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2012 Next Generation Retreat
Network with Beginning Farmers

10 AM, November 30 - 3 PM, December 1, 2012
Newton Christian Conference Center
Newton, Iowa

Practical Farmers of Iowa welcomes you to attend The 2012 Next Generation Retreat - The Fifth annual gathering of beginning farmers who share good food, network together, and swap stories of their beginning farms. 

This year we will feature:

• Peer-to-peer learning (farms with all types of crops, production systems, and marketing strategies welcome to attend)
• Structured and unstructured networking opportunities
• Excellent food from Practical Farmers of Iowa member farms

Gather to discuss agriculture opportunities and beginning farmer challenges in Iowa. Discuss efficient production, marketing, distribution, of crops and livestock. Share your plans and experiences developing infrastructure for new enterprises. Learn from other farms and get new ideas for next year. BRING a dish - Friday night beginning farmer potluck. Comfortable accommodations in a recently constructed retreat lodge.

Detailed workshop agenda to be released this Fall.

Cost

• Registration is $10.00 per person for members of Practical Farmers of Iowa, or $35.00 for non-members.
• Lodging is available on-site, $65 for a hotel style room with two double beds and a private bathroom. Linens, pillows, and towels are provided.
• Bring a potluck dish to share for Friday night's meal.

To register: Contact Luke Gran at luke@practicalfarmers.org or 515.232.5661 by November 15 or register online.

Time and place: The workshop will be held 10 AM November 30th, 2012 to 3 PM December 1st, 2012 at the Christian Conference Center near Newton, 5064 Lincoln Street, Newton, IA 50208.