Acres Of Opportunity Agenda

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7:30 AM
Check In/Registration Open (Pre function area)

8:30 AM
Welcome

Brent Johnson - President, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (Room D)

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


  1. From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Tech Made Simple for Small Businesses
    Lashonda Brown - Bootstrap Biz Advice

  2. Profitable Practices: Managing Meat Goats and Sheep on Your Farm
    Greg Christiansen - Grandview Livestock (Kansas farmer)

  3. The Power of Compost: Boosting Yields and Soil Health
    Abe Sanquist - Natural Fertilizer

11:45 AM (Room D)

Lunch

  • Blossoming Futures: The Journey of Pepperharrow Farm
    Adam and Jenn O’Neal - Pepperharrow Farm

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

    1. Cultivating Experiences: Agritourism at Its Best
      Adam & Jenn O’Neal - Pepperharrow Farm

    2. Tech Meets Tradition: GPS Collars for Grazing Systems
      Matt Vermeersch - No Fence
      3. Discover how cutting-edge technology is transforming traditional grazing practices. In this session, Matt Vermeersch from No Fence will introduce GPS collar systems that allow farmers to manage livestock without physical fences. Learn how virtual fencing can improve pasture utilization, reduce labor, and support rotational grazing strategies. Whether you’re looking to increase efficiency, enhance animal welfare, or embrace innovative tools, this presentation will show you how GPS technology can revolutionize your grazing management.

    3. Berry Growing 101: Starting and Thriving on a Small Scale
      John Sieser - Treasures Acres Farm

    4. Unlocking Opportunities Through Choose Iowa
      Beth Romer - Choose Iowa, IDALS

    3:45 PM
    Closing

    Growing Together: Insights from the Farm 
    Mollie Ficocello, Annie Gorder, & Grace Lunski - 3 Farm Daughters

    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Networking and Hors d’oeuvres


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