Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference

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Date
Jan 8 - 10, 2026
Venue
Community Choice Convention Center
On Sale
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Thursday | Jan. 8 9:00 AM Buy Tickets
Friday | Jan. 9 9:00 AM Buy Tickets
Saturday | Jan. 10 9:00 AM Buy Tickets

Event Details

Join us and over 1,000 attendees to hear creative solutions and ideas from fellow farmers; share in good conversation; make new connections; and enjoy hearty meals. Whether you farm, work in an adjacent industry, or are just curious about innovative agriculture and farmland in Iowa, you are welcome at the conference.

Preconference Short Courses Jan. 8:

Farm Transition: Taxes and Estate Planning
Field Crops Research Highlights
Wholesale-Ready: Preparing Your Farm and Evaluating Opportunities
Poultry Pathways: The Business of Raising Birds for Meat and Eggs

Over 70 breakout sessions on Jan. 9-10 feature:

Field crops focused sessions on integrating cover crops, reducing N, extended rotations with small grains, drone applications and more.
Livestock session topics warm-season grazing, virtual fencing, solar grazing logistics, meat aggregators and more.
Horticulture session topics include vegetable disease management, crop succession planning, strawberry production, social media tips and more.
The conference also includes sessions on farmland habitat and conservation practices, beginning farmer resources, farmer storytelling and a Keynote address by Amber Lambke, CEO of Maine Grains LLC

Know Before You Go

Parking at the Iowa Events Center

Parking is available at the Iowa Events Center with entrances off 3rd Street and 5th Avenue. Learn more about parking at the Iowa Events Center.

Plan your stay

With 13,000+ sleeping rooms, Greater Des Moines offers hotels and bed and breakfasts with top-notch amenities to make for a restful night during your stay. Whether you’re staying downtown or making a short trip from one of our surrounding areas, you’re sure to have a comfortable experience. To book your stay, visit the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau.

About Des Moines

Des Moines is centrally located, in the heart of Iowa. It is a city that makes it easy to see, do, and experience more. Whether you’re visiting for an amazing concert or learning the tricks of the trade at a national convention, there is so much to do while you’re here. For more information about Des Moines, visit the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Additional Ticket Information

Early registration available online until Dec. 23; after that date, walk-in only and prices increase. See the Registration page for more information.