Women in Agriculture Conference is scheduled

     Iowa Women in Agriculture invite you to join us for the 11th annual Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on Aug. 1.

     The 2017 Conference will deliver a full menu of decision-making ingredients for success in today’s difficult economic climate: the latest outlook for ag trade, marketing strategies for low commodity prices, financial risk management tactics, transition and estate-planning tips, and ideas for generating new income and adding value. Our keynote speakers will highlight the unique challenges of women’s roles, offer opportunities to laugh and learn, and to celebrate agriculture.

     The one-day Conference runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Krysta Harden, former USDA deputy secretary and current vice-president of public policy and chief sustainability officer for DuPont-Pioneer, will open the conference with a video message highlighting the ag outlook for 2018. Harden also will share her experiences as an ag leader, and encourage women to pursue active roles in agricultural associations and agribusinesses.

     Keynote speaker Ambassador Darci Vetter, a strategic consultant on international trade, food and agriculture issues, will address the ag trade outlook, and share her insights on the intersections between the current trade agenda, and the proposed budget and policy priorities regarding rural development and farm programs.

     Elaine Kub, author of “Mastering the Grain Markets: How Profits Are Really Made,” DTN analyst, and frequent guest on Iowa Public Television’s Market-to-Market, will tackle the challenges of today’s markets. Angie Treptow, regional vice-president, Farm Credit Services of America will wrap up the morning sessions with a deep dive into lender expectations for 2018.

     Luncheon keynoter Natalina Sents, an Iowa native, will share her experiences and observations gleaned from meeting farmers during her recently-completed 50-state Why I Farm Road Trip tour.

     Several afternoon breakout sessions will be held as well.

     Registration for the conference is $50 until July 22, and $70 after that date. Registration includes the pre-conference tour, evening welcome reception, continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Register online, or from 7:15 a.m.-8:00 a.m. on the day of the conference.

     All early-bird paid Conference registrants are eligible to win a FREE mini Ipad. (No registration refunds will be possible.)

     For more Conference information, contact IWIA president Cheryl Tevis at 515-353-4425 or visit our IWIA web site www.iowawomeninag.org for a full Conference agenda and registration details.

 

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