The American Soybean Association invites soybean farmers to attend a new event designed to help them evaluate the many conservation incentive programs available to them—and to connect with the organizations and ASA industry partners offering these opportunities. The ASA Farmer Forum: Building Your Conservation Program and Profit Potential will be August 26 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa, the day before the annual Farm Progress Show.

The ASA event will offer a deep dive into conservation programs, consumer perspectives and farm-level decision making. Conservation technicians and crop advisors from several organizations and companies will be available to answer questions and help farmers identify the best conservation program for their unique farm situations. These informational sessions will take place 1:00 - 5:45 p.m., followed by a reception from 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. All farmers who register by August 20 will receive a free one-day admission to the Farm Progress Show in nearby Boone, Iowa. The Farm Progress Show, Aug. 27-29, is one of the largest outdoor farm shows in the country, attracting thousands of attendees from more than 30 countries.

“Farmers are always looking for ways to improve their operations while remaining good stewards of the environment and protecting our natural resources,” said ASA President Josh Gackle, a soybean farmer from North Dakota. “It’s exciting to see so many companies and organizations coming forward with financial incentives to adopt conservation practices, but it can also be a challenge to figure out what program makes sense for your individual farm. I’m thrilled to see ASA offer this event as a new resource to help farmers navigate these opportunities.”

Lead sponsors of the ASA Farmer Forum event include the United Soybean Board/Our Soy Checkoff, PepsiCo and Nutrien. During an afternoon break and evening reception in the FFA Enrichment Center Atrium, attendees will have time to visit sponsor exhibits and engage in discussions with other farmers, industry representatives and conservation experts while enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

The event agenda and registration link are available by clicking here.