Registration
Annual Conference and Midwest Meat Summit
People make the PFI Annual Conference a rich knowledge-sharing event, and we believe everyone on the farm contributes to a farm’s success now, and in the future. We want our conference to be accessible to everyone, so we strive to keep our registration rates low and offer steep discounts for members.
Happening just ahead of Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Annual Conference, the inaugural Midwest Meat Summit brings together every part of the meat supply chain to learn, network and build community.
How to Register
Step 1: Create a login to register:
- Option 1: If you’ve interacted with PFI in the past (including e-newsletter lists, events or memberships), request an invitation code.
- Option 2: If you’re brand new to PFI, create a new account.
- Option 3: Not sure which option to choose? Use option 2. If it says your email address is taken, then you should use option 1!
Step 2: After creating your account, you’ll receive an email from PFI with your access code or verification. Use that email to log in and continue your registration.
To access member rates: If you aren’t a current member, add a membership to your basket to unlock the member rates for the conference.
Prefer to mail your registration form with a check? Use our printable form.
Dec. 6: Deadline for registrants to be entered into a drawing for two free nights at the Hilton during the conference.
Jan. 2: Deadline for all pre-registrations. After this date, registration rates increase and all registrations are walk-in only. No refunds will be given after Jan. 2. All refunds will be charged an $8 processing fee.
| Annual Conference Pricing Structure for PFI Membership Levels |
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| Ticket Type | Pre-Registration Rate per Day | Number of People per Ticket |
| Non-Member | $75 | 1 |
| Individual or Access Member | $55 | 1 |
| Farm & Household, Lifetime and Cost-Share Members | $55 | Up to 10 family or farm members |
| Organization Membership | $55 | Up to 5 employees of the organization |
| Student (membership not required) | $40 (2-day pass) | 1 |
| Click the “register today” button above to see pricing for short courses and Midwest Meat Summit. | ||
Individual or Access Memberships
PFI members who have an Individual membership ($50) or an Access membership ($25) may register themselves for a $20 discount each day.
Farm & Household or Lifetime Memberships
Members with a Farm & Household ($75), Lifetime or Cost-Share membership may register themselves and all individuals covered under their membership (their household and farm employees up to 10 people) with the purchase of just one ticket (yes, one ticket).
Organizational Memberships
Members with an Organizational membership may register up to five individuals covered under that membership with the purchase of just one ticket.
Not Sure About Your Membership Status?
Check the mailing label on any publication from PFI to find your membership expiration date. You may also call the PFI office at (515) 232-5661.
Other Registration Details
Annual Conference Scholarship Application
As our funding allows, we are pleased to offer scholarships, which include registration for both days of the conference, a Saturday meal ticket (breakfast and lunch), Friday dinner ticket (if needed), and a Friday night hotel room (if needed).
Anyone is welcome to apply for a scholarship. Priority will be given to applicants from underrepresented or historically marginalized groups in agriculture, beginning farmers with limited resources, and other applicants experiencing financial hardship.
After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming our receipt of your application. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2024. We will update you on the status of your application no later than Dec. 11, 2024.
Questions? Contact Katie Aupperle: katie.aupperle(at)practicalfarmers(dot)org or (515) 232-5661.
Are You a Student?
For individuals currently enrolled in coursework, we have a steeply discounted $40 ticket to attend both Friday and Saturday sessions. Membership is not required, but a valid student ID is required at check-in.
Don’t Forget Meals!
All meal tickets must be purchased per person, in addition to conference tickets. We strongly recommend purchasing meal tickets with your early registration. A limited number of meal tickets may be available for purchase on-site, but keep in mind that tickets sell out some years.
All meals at the PFI annual conference are made primarily with ingredients sourced from PFI member farms or local producers. (In accordance with venue policy, outside food may not be brought into the venue without explicit, prior permission from PFI.)
Accessibility Accommodations
We strive to make our conference accessible to everyone. Requests for accommodations should be made by Dec. 5, 2024. PFI will make every effort to secure services, but services are subject to availability.
Language Accessibility
A track of breakout sessions during the conference will be presented in Spanish (no English interpretation). Spanish speakers will also have free access to interpretive headsets during Storytelling, the keynote address and the business meeting. Farmers who speak Nepali, Kirundi or Swahili should inquire by the early-bird pre-registration deadline (Dec. 6) about opportunities for attending sessions with interpretation on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Disabilities
Persons with disabilities, including physical disabilities and hearing or vision impairment, who would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical access may contact Katie Aupperle at katie.aupperle(at)practicalfarmers(dot)org or (515) 232-5661.