Events / Webinars

2026 Hog Market Update and Outlook

May 13, 2026 11:00 AM 5/13/2026 11:00:00 AM

Join the Iowa Farm Bureau as we host economist Holly Cook Anderson from the National Pork Producers Council for a discussion on her insights and outlook for the 2026 hog market.

Young Farmer Ag Insights Tour

June 4, 2026 8:00 AM 6/4/2026 8:00:00 AM - June 5, 2026 4:30 PM 6/5/2026 4:30:00 PM

Held June 4-5, participants will visit ag-related spots in western Iowa and Nebraska.

Iowa Farm Bureau's 2026 Economic Summit

July 17, 2026 7:00 AM 7/17/2026 7:00:00 AM - July 17, 2026 4:30 PM 7/17/2026 4:30:00 PM

With global markets in flux and geopolitical tensions reshaping demand for U.S. agricultural commodities, Iowa Farm Bureau is bringing together internationally renowned trade and economic experts this summer to examine how farmers can position themselves for success in an uncertain environment.

Take Root: Growing Farms. Seeding Futures. West Des Moines

August 12, 2026 8:30 AM 8/12/2026 8:30:00 AM - August 13, 2026 12:30 PM 8/13/2026 12:30:00 PM

Take Root: Growing Farms. Seeding Futures. is an immersive summer workshop that builds on the foundation of past Take Root workshops in a deeper, more hands-on way. Families are encouraged to attend together, including multiple generations, spouses, and off-farm heirs.

Young Farmer Day at the Iowa State Fair

August 15, 2026 9:00 AM 8/15/2026 9:00:00 AM

Saturday, August 15 at the Iowa State Fair – Des Moines

Young Farmer Tailgate

September 5, 2026 9/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Saturday, September 5 at Iowa State University – Ames

2026 Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting & County Leadership Conference 

December 8, 2026 8:00 AM 12/8/2026 8:00:00 AM - December 9, 2026 12:00 PM 12/9/2026 12:00:00 PM

December 8-9, 2026

2027 Young Farmer Conference

January 22, 2027 12:00 PM 1/22/2027 12:00:00 PM - January 23, 2027 11:30 PM 1/23/2027 11:30:00 PM

January 22-23, 2027