Acres Of Opportunity Agenda

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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
    Angie Horn, Shelby Oetting and Zach Hyland - Farm Bureau Financial Services

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

  3. Raising Meat Goats: Best Practices and Proven Strategies
    Traci Brayton -

  4. Marketing Your Farm: Attracting Tourists to Rural Destinations
    Chris Bass - Farmer/Owner, Bass Family Farms

  5. Growing Your Brand: Social Media Management for Farms and Small Businesses
    Alex Monaghan - Fusion Forward

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. Chestnuts: Are they a viable option?
    Roger Smith - Prairie Grove Chestnut Growers

  4. Sweet Success: Expert Tips for Iowa Raspberry Growers
    Beth and Rick McGeough - Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm, LLC.

  5. Pork: Making the Most of Your Pasture
    Jamie Reichert - Iowa Farm Fresh Meats

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


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