2024 Conference

Registration is OPEN | June 13th-14th in Iowa City, Iowa

Additional Conference Details are Linked HERE

This annual event is hosted by the Community Food Systems program and Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition. This year's theme is Rooted in Community: Growing Partnerships for Sustainable Food Systems. Join us for this unique, two-day event, celebrating food systems, farm to school and early care, and local food. 

Agenda | A full agenda will be available early April 2024

Thursday, June 13: Pre-Conference

Friday, June 14: Conference

  • Conference sessions at Graduate Iowa City

  • Plenaries, community food systems sessions, farm to school and early care sessions, exhibitor booths, networking, and more!

Lodging | Graduate Iowa City

Conference Room Block: April 1 - May 13, 2024

Graduate Iowa City is located in the Ped Mall, in the heart of downtown Iowa City. Find yourself immersed in local history, legends, and traditions, as creative interiors and college nostalgia come together for a state that's undeniably Iowa City. All conference sessions, Friday, June 14, will take place at Graduate Iowa City.

Reserve your room by May 13th

  • Booking dates: April 1 - May 13, 2024

  • Conference rate: $129/night

  • Reserve online: go.iastate.edu/FWWPDZ

  • Reserve by phone: 319.337.4058

    • Group code: 9018305

Additional Conference Details are Linked HERE

Questions? Email millerb@iastate.edu

Thanks for a great 2023 Conference!

The 2023 Iowa Farm to School and Early Care + Community Food System Conference took place June 15 - 17, 2023.

Thanks for a great 2022 Conference!

The 2022 Virtual Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference, took place June 17, 2022.

Thanks for a great 2021 Conference!

The 2021 Virtual Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference took place on June 11, 2021.

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