General Information

Date: Tuesday, December 8th - Thursday, December 10th

Location: West Des Moines Marriott, West Des Moines, Iowa

For a look at the schedule, speakers and more please click on “Register Here”

Hotel Booking:

  • Room Rate: $138/night

  • The last day to book is November 16th!

  • Link to book: Reservation-Link

Cost:

  • Allied Members: $140

  • Farmers/Processor/Consultant: $110

  • University/Student: $80

  • Speaker: $80

  • Non-Member: $240

  • Spouse/Guest: $80

Attire:

  • Tuesday: Business Casual

  • Wednesday: Business Casual

  • Banquet: Cowboy Christmas: A Night at the NFR

    • We are bringing the National Finals Rodeo to you. Wear your favorite western outfit. Think feathers, sequins, fringe, big belt buckles and of course cowboy hats and cowboy boots!

PAC Fundraiser:

  • Let’s raise funds for the Iowa Turkey Federation Political Action Committee (PAC)!

  • We will be auctioning items off, and so far we have:

    • Tequila directly from Tequila, Mexico

    • Blue metal turkey art

  • We are still collecting items! If you would like to donate an item, please reach out to Sheila (sheila@iowaturkey.org, 515-232-7492)

We want everyone to visit, enjoy each other’s company, and just have fun! We are delighted to bring the band Duff Ave (our Intern Jack is in the band!) to our hospitality.

Schedule

Monday, December 7th

4 PM: ITF/ITMC Board of Directors Meeting

  • Everyone is welcome to join the ITF/ITMC Board of Directors meeting; otherwise, the rest of the events will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 8th

9 AM - 5 PM: Registration Open

9 AM - 12 PM: Futures Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:45 PM: West Liberty Foods Meeting

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Ag State Meeting

4 PM - 12 AM: Hospitality

6 PM: Allied Dinner Out

Wednesday, December 10th

7 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Registration Open

8 AM - 12 PM: Education Session

12 PM - 1 PM: Lunch and Networking

1:15 PM - 4 PM: Education Session & Updates

5 PM - 6 PM: Hospitality

6 PM - 8 PM: Banquet

8 PM - 12 AM: Hospitality/Games

Thursday, December 11th

7 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast

9 AM: Meeting Adjourns