[Communications] {AUA} Fwd: Time is running out to register for the 2024 Organic Grain Conference

Fri Jan 26 18:30:27 CST 2024

Have You Registered for the 2024 Organic Grain Conference?

There is still time to register to attend the premier event in Illinois for
grain farmers interested in learning more about organic farming,
conservation practices, transitioning, cover crops, and much more.
Register now!
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2024 Conference Updates:

New Partnerships Bring Unique Educational Tracks to 2024 Organic Grain
Conference and Trade Show

The Land Connection is pleased to offer five unique educational grain
related tracks at the upcoming Organic Grain Conference thanks to a new
partnership with the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS)
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, Artisan Grain Collaborative (AGC)
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and
The Land Connection program Illinois FarmLink
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2024 conference educational tracks will encompass the following:

   - Grain commodities
   - Grains for human consumption
   - Farmland access
   - Agronomy training for professionals
   - Current research from the NCR SARE farmers forum
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   - ...and more!

Learn About Farming and Farmland at 2024 Organic Grain Conference

Now there’s even more reasons to plan to attend. This year Illinois FarmLink
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a program of The Land Connection, has organized a presentation track of
content specifically focused on farmland access topics for both farmers and
farmland owners.

Farmland Access Track topics will include the following:

   - A Landowner and An Organic Farmer’s Unique 25-year Farmland Transfer
   - A Family Farm Business Goes Organic on a Big Scale with its Farmer
   Partners
   - Values-Based Succession Planning & Tips on Non-Family Transitions
   - The Present & Future of Farmland Investing for Organic/Regenerative Ag
   - Buying Farmland in 2024 & Other Land Access Options
   - Factoring Soil Health into Land Valuation

“If you’re interested in organic grain farming and sustainable farmland
stewardship as a farmer or a landowner,” says Nathan Aaberg, Illinois
FarmLink Director
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“this will be a valuable conference for you to attend. And that’s not even
mentioning the chance to network with other farmers and farmland owners and
to hear pioneering farmer Bob Quinn as the keynote speaker.”

2024 Organic Grain Conference and Trade Show Agenda-at-a-Glance

Day 1 of the conference will feature  presentation sessions, a plenary
session, a half day trade show, and will close with a mixer at Rigg’s Beer
Company
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Day 2 of the conference will feature presentation sessions, roundtable
discussions, a keynote address, and a full day trade show. Day 2 will
include a light breakfast, full lunch, and refreshments throughout the day.
Don’t miss 2024’s keynote! Farmer, scientist, entrepreneur and leader in
sustainable ag and renewable energy, Bob Quinn!

Ready to see more? Check out our Session Schedule here
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2 Conferences for the Price of 1!

The Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural
Appraisers (ASFMRA) will be hosting their annual meeting at iHotel during
the Organic Grain Conference. Both The Land Connection and ASFMRA have
decided that we will open up Thursday sessions at each conference to paid
attendees to either. Here is their Event Flyer
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 with their agenda.

Register Now!

Registration for a single day is $90 or $150 for both days.

Snacks will be provided throughout Day 1. Lunch and a light breakfast are
included on Day 2.
Register now!
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