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Registration is open for Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2025 Annual Conference, which will be held Jan. 10-11 in Des Moines, Iowa.
This year’s conference has over 70 sessions planned on a range of agricultural topics. Three pre-conference short courses and the inaugural Midwest Meat Summit will also take place on Jan. 9-10.
Our annual conference has been a keystone event for sharing knowledge, building connections and celebrating agriculture in Iowa. As our conference grows to 1,000+ attendees, we are please to offer three pre-conference short courses, 70-plus farmer-led sessions on a wide variety of agricultural topics, 80-plus exhibitors, locally sourced meals and a spirit of curiosity and community.
Midwest Meat Summit
Des Moines, IA
Short Course: Charting the Steps of Farm Succession
Des Moines, IA
Short Course: Extending the Rotation: Finding an Effective Third Crop
Des Moines, IA
Short Course: Strawberry Production in Iowa
Des Moines, IAPractical Farmers of Iowa works to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities. Our values include: welcoming everyone; farmers leading the exchange of experience and knowledge; curiosity, creativity, collaboration and community; resilient farms now and for future generations; and stewardship of land and resources. Our programs are guided by the interests and priorities of our members.
Kate Edwards
Iowa City, Iowa
Ralph Gauer
Silver City, New Mexico
Rory Van Wyk
Winterset, Iowa
Dave Schmidt
Exira, Iowa
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