The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program Announces:

The 8th Annual Iowa Organic Conference
November 24, 2008
Iowa State University, Scheman Building

The United States market for organic products reached $17 billion in 2007. The demand for organic grains and produce continues to exceed supply and growers everywhere are encouraged to consider the potential for organic production. Come hear from experts in the field!

This year's Iowa Organic Conference will include sessions on:

• Transitioning to Organic Farming
• Organic Vegetable Production
• Marketing Organic Products
• Making the Farm Bill Work for You

This year will also continue our "Local Organic" campaign. Local organic foods will be highlighted, including information on getting more local, organic foods into schools and food services.

A trade show of organic products and services will be held during the conference with time for visiting. Our all-organic, four-course lunch will include delicious organic products from Iowa and the Midwest.

For more information on the Organic Agriculture program at Iowa State University, please check out our website here.

Conference Partners:
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Iowa State University Extension
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Midwest Organic and Sustainable Educational Services
Organic Valley/Organic Prairie
Practical Farmers of Iowa

Contact information: Program Content - kdelate@iastate.edu
Conference/registration details - ucs-info@iastate.edu