The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program Announces:
The 11th Annual Iowa Organic Conference
NOVEMBER 20-21, 2011
Iowa State University, Scheman Building
The World market for organic products reached $54 billion in 2010. The demand for organic grains and produce continues to exceed supply and growers everywhere are encouraged to consider the potential for organic production. Come hear from experts in the field!
This year's Iowa Organic Conference will feature:
- How to Transition to Organic Farming
- Marketing Innovations
- Organic Grains, Fruit and Vegetables in the Local Food System
- Organic Livestock and the New Pasture Rule
- Marketing Skills & Incentives
- Organic Crop Insurance - What's Changed & What's Not
- Iowa Organic Association Meeting
- Over 35 vendors and educational displays
Agenda
Sunday November 20
| 5:00 -7:00 pm | Exhibitor set-up and reception |
Monday November 21 | 7:30 am | Registration |
| 7:30 am | Registration |
| 8:30 am | Welcome |
| 8:35-9:30 am | Keynote |
| 9:30-10:30 am | Trade Show |
| 10:00-11:30 am | Breakout Session 1 |
| 11:30am-12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30-1:30 pm | Trade Show |
| 1:30-3:00 pm | Breakout Session 2 |
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Trade Show and Refreshment |
| 4:00-5:15 pm | Breakout Session3 |
For more information on the Organic Agriculture program at Iowa State University, please visit our website.
Conference Partners:
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Midwest Organic and Sustainable Educational Services
Organic Valley
