Registration is open for the 15th annual Women in Agriculture Conference in Ankeny on Aug. 5. This year’s event is to be held at the FFA Enrichment Center with a theme of “Conserving Ag’s Future Together.” Attendees will explore an array of challenges posed by agriculture’s current economic and environmental climate that includes market strategies, climate resilience, global trade agreements, risk management, ag advocacy, cover crops, soil and water quality initiatives and more. Landus Cooperative Business Unit Leader and former Iowa Farm Service Agency Executive Director, Amanda De Jong will be the keynote speaker. CEO of AG and Investment Services, Inc. and Iowa Public Broadcast’s Market to Market commentator, Sue Martin, will share her perspective and insights on the challenges of today’s marketing environment and Indiana State Climatologist, Dr. Beth Hall, will talk about climate trends, outlooks and their impact on ag. Early bird registration is $50 until Aug. 2. This will be raised to $70 after that date. The fee includes a pre-conference tour, welcome reception, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Registration can be done through the link included below. Those wishing to reserve a room in the block held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny must do so by July 14.
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Registration for Women in Agriculture Conference: http://iowawomeninag.org/annual-conference/registration/
More information on the pre-conference tour, contact Madeline Schultz: 515-294-0588
Conference information, contact IWIA President, Cheryl Tevis at 515-353-4425 or log on to www.iowawomeninag.org.