Acres Of Opportunity Agenda

Brent Johnson - President, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

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 AM

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