Registration closes Thursday, September 17 to ensure adequate space for interested participants.
Ideal For: Women who own farmland in Iowa, lease it to a farmer or farmers, and want to better understand conservation to engage more effectively with their tenants and take an active role in caring for their land.
Why Attend: Landowners will connect with peers and gain confidence to implement conservation strategies through planning and partnership with tenants.
What to Expect:
• You will be part of a cohort of women landowners learning how to care for your land by learning about soil health, regenerative agriculture, and accessing cost-share programs
• A farm tour that will demonstrate how conservation practices impact the land
• Participation includes one in-person workshop, followed by three virtual sessions
• These gatherings foster community, connection, and confidence among women landowners interested in engaging more deeply in the care of their land
General Agenda (Subject to change)
• 8:30 AM – Check-in – coffee and breakfast provided
• 9:00 AM – Welcome
• 11:00 AM – Interactive Women Caring for the Land© activity
• 11:45 AM – Lunch (provided)
• 12:30 PM – Guided conservation farm tour
• 2:30 PM – Farm tour reflection
• 3:00 PM – Adjourn
Virtual Follow-Ups
• Following the in-person gathering, participants will join three virtual sessions designed to continue the conversation, strengthen community connections, and support you in taking the next steps on your conservation journey.
Virtual Session Topics | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Held via Zoom and topics may be subject to change):
• Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 – Creating Conservation Plans
• Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 – Incentives & Cost-Share Resources
• Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 – Land Succession Planning
Refund & Weather Policy
• We understand plans can change. Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the Women Landowners Leading Regeneration event will receive a full refund.
• These events often fill quickly and may have a waitlist, so timely cancellations allow another participant to attend.
• If weather conditions are unsafe or unsuitable, we will notify participants as soon as possible. Events canceled due to weather will receive a full refund.