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