Farmers are invited to attend one of our FREE upcoming "Winning the Game" workshops for practical advice to help write and execute a post-harvest marketing plan. Learn market signals that help in making marketing decisions after harvest. These workshops will be led by Iowa Farm Bureau's Commodity Services Manager and an Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Specialist. Register below right now (to receive reminder e-mails) or register at the door.

Topics: 

  • How to write your post-harvest marketing plan
  • Post-harvest exit strategies
  • What is a “carry” and why it’s important
  • Evaluate risk of storing unpriced crops
  • Market simulation included at the workshop

Dates/Locations:

11/29/18 - Marion, IA


Workshop completed

 

12/10/18 - Williamsburg, IA 


Workshop completed

 

12/12/18 - Bancroft, IA


Workshop completed

 

12/12/18 - Osage, IA


Workshop completed

 

1/14/19 - Fairfield, IA 


Workshop completed

 

1/23/19 - Gowrie, IA 


Workshop completed

 

LAUNCH YOUR 2019 PRE-HARVEST MARKETING PLAN

Getting the confidence to sell a crop before harvest can be key to long-term farm success. Learn pre-harvest selling using price & time objectives determined by the farmer. These workshops will be led by an Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Specialist and Iowa Farm Bureau's Commodity Services Manager. Pre-register below (to receive reminder e-mails) or register at the door. 

Topics include:
• Useful seasonal price trends in crops
• Target dates in marketing plan
• Setting price objective ranges
• Learn marketing tools advantages

Dates/Locations:

2/05/19 - Parkersburg, IA 

Legend Trail Golf Club
1403 IA-57, Parkersburg, IA 50665  

5:30 pm Registration, 6:30 pm Workshop

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Workshop completed

2/11/19 - Donnellson, IA 

Learning Center at the Lee County Fairgrounds
1100 N Main Street, Donnellson, IA 52625  

5:30 pm Registration, 6:00 pm Workshop

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Workshop completed

2/13/19 - Armstrong, IA 

Armstrong Community Center
519 S 6th St., Armstrong, IA 50514   

12:30 pm Registration, 1:00 pm Workshop

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Workshop completed

2/27/19 - Creston, IA 

Southwestern Community College
1501 W. Townline St., Instructional Building, Room 180   

5:30 meal, 6:30 pm Workshop

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Workshop completed

3/4/19 - Sigourney, IA 

Keokuk County Extension Office
400 220th Ave, Sigourney, IA 52591  

6:30 pm Registration, 7:00 pm Workshop

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Workshop completed

3/5/19 - Wyoming, IA 

Memorial Hall / Wyoming Senior Dining
130 W. Main Street, Wyoming, IA 52362  

8:30 am Registration, 9:00 am Workshop

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Workshop completed

Don't see a workshop near you? Check back later for additional workshop locations or contact Iowa Farm Bureau Commodity Service Manager Ed Kordick at  ekordick@ifbf.org.