REKINDLING THE LIGHT WITHIN: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ORGANIC FARMING

14th Annual Iowa Organic Conference

Join us for these sessions and learn the latest techniques for transitioning to oganic farming, or for improving your current organic operation.

Monday’s lunch will feature local and organic produce, meats, and dairy products prepared as a gourmet meal by University of Iowa award-winning executive chef Barry Greenberg.

NOVEMBER 16–17, 2014 MEMORIAL UNION, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Keynote Speaker

Mary BerryExecutive Director, The Berry Center

Rekindling the Light Within: The Art and Science of Organic Farming

Conference ScheduleSunday, November 165:00–7:00 p.m. Vendor Set-up and Reception 7:00 p.m. Movie: “Fresh” celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are reinventing our food system. 8:30 p.m. Music: The Slow Draws Band

Monday, November 177:30–8:00 a.m. Breakfast8:00–8:30 a.m. Welcome8:30–9:30 a.m. Keynote Address9:30–10:30 a.m. Vendor Visits10:30 a.m.– Noon Breakout Session INoon–12:45 p.m. Organic Lunch12:45–1:30 p.m. Vendor Visits1:30–3:00 p.m. Breakout Session II3:00–3:30 p.m. Break: Vendor Visits3:30–5:00 p.m. Breakout Session III

Conference Partners • Iowa State University Extension and Outreach • University of Iowa Office of Sustainability • New Pioneer Food Co-op • Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship • Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture • Organic Valley • Practical Farmers of Iowa

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Sunday, November 165:00–7:00 p.m. Vendor Set-up: Main Lounge and East Commons, Iowa Memorial Union6:30 p.m. Reception in Second Floor Ballroom7:00 p.m. Movie: “Fresh” celebrates the farmers, thinkers, and business people across America who are reinventing our food system.8:30 p.m. Music: The Slow Draws Band “Old school countrified honkytonk” music

Monday, November 177:30–8:00 a.m. Continental breakfast and vendor visits Hubbard Commons

8:00–8:30 a.m. Welcome: Main Lounge Speakers: Officials from Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

8:30–9:30 a.m. Keynote Address: Mary Berry Executive Director of the Berry Center Rekindling the Light Within: The Art and Science of Organic Farming

9:30–10:30 a.m. Break: Vendor visits

10:30 a.m.–Noon Breakout Session I 1. Jason Grimm, Earl Hafner, Gene Mealhow, Penny Brown Huber, Kyle Sieck (Local Burrito) Local Organic Entrepreneurs: Expanding Local and Organic in Iowa

2. Robert Yoder and Janette Ryan-Busch Organic Small Ruminants and Their Value Added Products

3. Warren McKenna, Barry Shear, and State Sen. Rob Hogg Getting Off the Grid: Employing the Power of Nature

4. Michael O’Gorman Veterans Returning to Farm: National and Local Support

5. Angela Shaw, Iowa State University Food Safety: Increasing the Value of Your Operations

Noon–12:45 p.m. Lunch: Main Lounge Speaker: Doug Darrow, Rapid Creek Ranch Closing the Circle with Livestock on the Farm

12:45–1:30 p.m. Vendor visits

1:30–3:00 p.m. Breakout Session II 1. Jerry Youngbear, Meskwaki tribe Native American Agriculture and Community Gardens

2. George McCrory, Demetri Hadjis (Green RU), Scott Koepke, Jen Jordan, City of Iowa City Composting Big and Small

3. Tom Frantzen, Jay Franzen, Andy and Melissa Dunham Tips for Transitioning to Organic Farming

4. Brad Heins, University of Minnesota Improving Organic Dairy Systems 5. Mark Gutierrez, USDA-RMA Crop Insurance for Organic Farmers 3:00–3:30 p.m. Break: Vendor visits

3:30–5:00 p.m. Breakout Session III 1. Neil Hamilton Policies Supporting Organic Production: Water Quality and Soil Conservation 2. Gary McDonald Weed Management in Organic Systems

3. Dave Baker Iowa State University Beginning Farmer Center, and David Rosmann Beginning Farmers: Getting Started and Getting Going 4. Jon Fogarty Organic Check-Off Funds: Supporting Organic Research through Organic Sales 5. Kathleen Delate, ISU Extension and Outreach, Cindy Cambardella, USDA, and Tim Ennis, OFARM Organic Grain Update: What Happened to the Nitrogen, Big Prices, and Other Tales from 2014

More InformationDirections and ParkingEastbound & Westbound on I-80Take exit 244 (Dubuque St.). Turn South on North Dubuque St. Go for about 2 miles then turn right on West Market Street. Turn left on North Madison; the Memorial Union will be on your right. The main event parking facility, the Iowa Memorial Union Parking Ramp is accessible from West Market Street before reaching North Madison.

Parking is available at the Iowa Memorial Union Parking Ramp and is accessible from West Market Street just before it termi-nates at North Madison. The standard rate is $1.10/hour, unless your conference registration includes parking or you are booked at the Iowa House Hotel at the conference site. Additional parking is available at the North Campus Parking Ramp located at the north end of North Madison.

Hotel InformationThe Iowa House Hotel: http://imu.uiowa.edu/reservations/ has blocked rooms for the conference. Please make your reservation by phone (319-335-3513) to ensure your place with the Iowa Organic Conference Block. Standard rooms are $70 and include parking. We encourage all exhibitors and attendees who expect to spend the night of Sunday, November 16, in Iowa City to book a room at the Iowa House Hotel.

Student Registration InformationStudents can register for the conference for $35 with proof of student status. Scholarships for the event may be obtained for providing assistance on the day of the conference; for more information please email kdelate@iastate.edu.

Change in PlansSubstitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations made on or before November 11, 2014, will be refunded less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be processed after November 11, 2014. Cancellations or substitutions may be made by contacting kdelate@iastate.edu.

Further InformationQuestions on program content and registration can be directed to Kathleen Delate, kdelate@iastate.edu or (515) 294-7069.

www.sustainability.uiowa.edu/2014-iowa-organic-conference/

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

Registration: Iowa Organic ConferenceWE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER ONLINE: www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/102901

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Please circle which breakout sessions you will attendSession I: 1 2 3 4 5Session II: 1 2 3 4 5Session III: 1 2 3 4 5

Iowa State University requests this information to preregister you in a conference. No one outside the university, with the exception of participants in this conference, is routinely provided this information. If you fail to provide the required information, we cannot promise accurate registration. (Reference: Iowa Code, Chapter 22.11; Iowa Fair Information Practices Act)

Online: www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/102901Mail: Kathleen Delate, 106 Horticulture Hall, Iowa StateUniversity, Ames, IA 50011Fax: (515) 294-0730

Registration FeesEarly Registration (on or before Nov. 7, 2014) $95Early Registration with parking $105Late Registration (after Nov. 7, 2013) $115Late Registration with parking $125Make check payable to Iowa State University

To Register

Organic Ag Program, Depts. of Horticulture & Agronomy106 Horticulture HallIowa State UniversityAmes, IA 50011

November 16–17, 2014Memorial Union, University of Iowa, Iowa City

14th AnnualIowa Organic Conference

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