Conference Bookstore
Friday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9 during conference hours | Boardroom 2
The conference bookstore is provided by Beaverdale Books.
Beaverdale Books supports and represents over 500 local authors, and hosts events, book clubs and writers groups at their store in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines.
Conversation Coop
Friday, Jan. 8 | Saturday, Jan. 9 | Room 333
Are there any lessons your work has taught you? What do you hope for the future of your farm? Has someone had a big influence on your life? What is your favorite PFI memory?
Inspired by StoryCorps, this PFI project is building community through preserving and sharing the stories of our members. Come with a partner or by yourself to record an interview to share with PFI, the larger community and future generations.
If you’d like to share your story but don’t have anyone to join you, PFI staff and volunteers will be on hand to help. No need to have a story prepared!
Legacy Lounge
Sponsored by NextEra Energy Resources
Friday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9 during conference hours.
Need a spot to rest your weary feet? Take a break in the Legacy Lounge! Chat with PFI staff and other attendees or browse the Practical Farmer magazine and other PFI publications.
Consultation Room
Friday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Saturday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Room 332
Do you have a technical question about your operation? Noodling on a new practice or enterprise? Starting to think about farm transition? Our staff is here to talk with you!
PFI’s technical assistance staff will be available during the conference to provide consultations on topics like land transfer, holistic farm management, farm business, soil fertility and more. Appointments are limited, so please sign up outside of the consultation room to secure your spot. PFI staff also offer consults throughout the year; call our office at (515) 232-5661.
*Note from staff: If you want to discuss holistic farm management, soil fertility or other farm management practices at the conference, please consider bringing farm maps or aerial imagery to support conversations. Appointments at the conference will be limited. Please call the office if you need timely support.
PFI Supper
Friday, Jan. 8 | 5:45-9 p.m. | Ballroom A
Keep the conversations rolling - join us for the PFI Supper! Featuring local ingredients, and with tickets costing just $20, the PFI Supper is the best value in town. If you missed purchasing a ticket with your registration, additional tickets may be available to buy at the registration desk.
We are excited to have Matt Woods perform during our cocktail hour and supper on Friday evening! Matt Woods is an Iowa native who performs at over 100 local, regional and national venues per year.
From traditional Delta and Hill Country music to urban electric blues, gospel, country and folk, Matt is well-versed in a range of American musical styles. Since 2002, Matt has released five independent albums and captured many nominations and awards. Join us on Friday for a fun and entertaining evening of fellowship, good food and music.
