Acres Of Opportunity Agenda

           Acres Of Opportunity >> Acres Of Opportunity Agenda  
           

7:30 AM
Check In / Registration Open

8:30 AM
Welcome

Brent Johnson - President, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

8:45 AM

Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture (invited)

9:15 am and 10:30 am
Morning Breakout Session

  1. Whole Farm Insurance Policy
    Jeff Van Genderen - Crop Business Center Director, Farm Bureau Financial Services

  2. Choose Iowa Brand and Grant Opportunities
    Beth Romer - Choose Iowa Program Director, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

11:45 PM

Lunch

Natalie Kovarik - 4th generation cattle farmer & social entrepreneur 
Fortune Favors the Brave: Harvesting Success Through Acts of Bravery

Natalie is a 4th generation cattle rancher turned social entrepreneur who weaves together western culture and urban living to showcase agriculture in a unique and welcoming way online. In 5 years, Natalie has created an online community of over 145K, co-founded the top ranked food podcast Discover Ag, created an apparel line and has spoken on Ag stages across the nation.

1:15 PM and 2:30 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions

  1. Developing the Market
    Laura Cunningham - Skyview Beef

  2. Ask a Farm Lawyer: Your Legal Questions Asked and Answered
    Erin Herbold-Swalwell - Senior Counsel Advanced Markets, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

3:45 PM
Closing

Jerry Caroll - Farmer, national comedian and co-host of Amazing America
From Fields to Fortune: Reinventing the Family Farm for Lasting Success

Jerry Carroll is a farmer, TV co-host and national comedian who performs for various audiences across the U.S. and Canada. His hilarious stories about farm life, family, and music are guaranteed to crack up the most hard-to-please crowds.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Networking and Hors d’oeuvres


Register now back