Registration
Annual Conference
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.
Dec. 5: Deadline for registrants to be entered into a drawing for two free nights at the Hilton during the conference.
Dec. 23: Deadline for all preregistrations. After this date, registration rates increase and all registrations are walk-in only. No refunds will be given after Dec. 23. All refunds will be charged an $8 processing fee.
| Annual Conference Pricing Structure for PFI Membership Levels | ||||||
| PFI Member Level | Preregistration Rates (Closes Dec. 23) (Preregister and save!) |
Walk-in Rates (Onsite Registration) | ||||
| Single Day Conference (Friday or Saturday) | 2-Day Conference (Friday & Saturday) | Short Course (Thursday) | Single Day Conference (Friday or Saturday) | 2-Day Conference (Friday & Saturday) | Short Course (Thursday) | |
| Individual ($50) or Access ($25) Membership |
$95/person | $170/person | $70/person | $130/person | $240/person | $100/person |
| Farm & Household ($75), Lifetime ($1,200) and Cost-Share Membership | $95 for the first registrant; up to 9 additional attendees at $35/person/day | $170 for the first registrant; up to 9 additional attendees at $35/person/day | $70/person | $130 for the first registrant; up to 9 additional attendees at $45/person/day | $240 for the first registrant; up to 9 additional attendees at $45/person/day | $100/person |
| Organization ($150) Membership | $95 for the first registrant; up to 4 additional attendees at $35/person/day | $170 for the first registrant; up to 4 additional attendees at $35/person/day | $70/person | $130 for the first registrant; up to 4 additional attendees at $45/person/day | $240 for the first registrant; up to 4 additional attendees at $45/person/day | $100/person |
| Non-Member | $175/person | $350/person | $145/person | $210/person | $420/person | $175/person |
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.
If you have a current membership, you should have received an email from PFI on Oct. 21 with your membership expiration date and member registration code.
Become a Member and Save
Members save $80 for a one-day pass and $180 for a two-day pass. Become a member to receive these discounts and gain access to the many benefits of PFI membership. Learn more about member benefits.
For non-members and lapsed members, you may join or renew at any membership level on your conference registration form, and make one payment!
How to Join or Renew
The quickest way to start or renew a membership in Practical Farmers is to pay by credit card using our secure online system. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
If you are joining or renewing your membership to receive a member discount for the PFI annual conference, you can do that on the conference registration form and make one payment! Add a PFI membership to your conference registration.
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 PFI Supper ticket (if needed) and a Friday night hotel room (if needed).
Anyone is welcome to apply for a scholarship. Priority will be given to applications from historically underserved farmers, 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 Nov. 30, 2025. We will update you on the status of your application no later than Dec. 10, 2025.
Questions? Contact Katie Aupperle: katie.aupperle@practicalfarmers.org or (515) 232-5661. Para español, llame a Valeria Cano Camacho Tidemann al (515) 232-5661.
Don’t Forget Meals!
New at the 2026 conference, all meals – excluding Friday supper – are included with every registration. We strongly recommend purchasing a Friday PFI supper ticket for $20 with your early registration. A limited number of Friday PFI supper tickets may be available for purchase on-site, but keep in mind that tickets sell out some years. If you have already registered and need to add a Friday PFI Supper ticket, please call the PFI office at (515) 232-5661.
Children aged seven and younger eat free when registered in the Family Lounge.
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, 2025. 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 with 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 of Dec. 5 about opportunities for attending sessions with interpretation on Saturday, Jan. 10.
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.