Acres Of Opportunity Conference
March 28, 2020 - The Hotel at Kirkwood - Cedar Rapids, IA
- Get Directions -Acres of Opportunity is an Iowa Farm Bureau-inspired conference focusing on crop and livestock opportunities for new and small farmers and those interested in diversification. It is also
free for Farm Bureau members! To view the agenda,
click here.
During this one-day conference, farmers will have the opportunity to attend over a dozen breakout sessions to gather information, resources and tools that can help them explore potential new revenue streams for their farm in niche areas such as vegetable production, hops, grass-fed beef, meat goats, strawberries, mushrooms, pumpkins and more.
Attendees can connect with industry experts, including farmers who have successfully implemented alternative enterprises, and learn first-hand about new business models and revenue streams. There will also be business breakout sessions focused on building a business plan, risk management and loan programs to help new farmers get started.
Registration
Registration is
FREE for Farm Bureau Members and $55/per person for non-members.*
*For $55 or less, you can
join Farm Bureau and enjoy the many benefits of membership including free admission to this conference and more. Learn more
here.
For a guaranteed spot, register by March 24th. To register or view an agenda, click on the buttons below.
Don’t miss out on this farmer-to-farmer, peer-to-peer opportunity to explore new ideas for creating additional revenue for your farm.
