Acres of Opportunity
Schedule
Sat Feb 21 2026 at 08:30 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Clay County Regional Events Center | Spencer, IA
About this Event
Acres of Opportunity is an Iowa Farm Bureau-inspired conference designed to help both new and experienced farmers explore crop, livestock, and business diversification.
This one-day event features dynamic breakout sessions focused on uncovering new revenue streams and tapping into niche markets.
Attendees will connect with industry experts and innovative farmers who have successfully embraced alternative enterprises. Gain practical insights into creative business models and strategies for generating additional income on your farm. Plus, dive into essential business topics like marketing, technology tools, and available grant opportunities.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome
Host: Brent Johnson, IFBF President
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions
Info: Tech Made Simple for Small Businesses, Managing Meat Goats and Sheep on Your Farm, The Power of Compost and more to come!
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions (Repeated)
Info: Tech Made Simple for Small Businesses, Managing Meat Goats and Sheep on Your Farm, The Power of Compost and more to come!
🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Keynote
Info: PepperHarrow Farm, Adam and Jen O'Neal
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Info: Agritourism, GPS Collars, Berry Growing, Choose Iowa Grant, and more!
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Repeated)
Info: Agritourism, GPS Collars, Berry Growing, Choose Iowa Grant, and more!
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Session
Host: 3 Farm Daughters
🕑: 04:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking & Hors D'oeuvres
Where is it happening?
Clay County Regional Events Center, 800 West 18th Street, Spencer, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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