The Meals Committee is planning to fulfill our reputation for outstanding hospitality!

We hope you are as excited to join us in Iowa as we are to have you! The Meals Committee is planning to fulfill our reputation for outstanding hospitality! First, our conference hotels do not provide breakfast, so thanks to generous donations from Fairlife Milk and Quaker/Pepsico you will receive a couple bottles of shelf-stable…

Everyone is Welcome at the Annie’s Project 20th Anniversary Reception

All are welcome to attend an informal reception and short program to celebrate 20 years of Annie’s Project. The reception will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3-4 p.m. in rooms 302-304 at the Iowa Events Center. Enjoy fresh vegetable snacks, chips, lemonade and ice-tea while networking with extension colleagues. Annie’s Project is the agricultural…

What to Bring to Iowa

It can be a challenge to pack your bag for any trip you are taking. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. The conference attire is generally business casual. Keep in mind the Iowa Events Center is air conditioned and you may need an…

Custom Agenda, Prizes, Connections and More in the App

Have you downloaded the app yet? Get the Webex Events app now! When you open the app, search for “nacaa”, select our event and then use the code “NACAA2023” to join. The Webex Events app has many features but here are a few we wanted to share: You can build a customized agenda! When you…

Best NACAA Auction Ever

Hey all, we need your help! We want to hear auction go’ers say, “I’ve got to have that, and that was the best NACAA Auction ever!” Bring your best items to be included in either the live or the silent auction. We would like to showcase your state or region with the auction items. The…

Bring Your Water Bottles

Plan to bring a water cup or bottle with you to the conference. There are water refill stations located throughout the Iowa Events Center!

Transportation from the Airport

The conference hotels are offering courtesy shuttles from the airport. These shuttles are running about every 30 minutes. We recommend this shuttle to all incoming attendees as you depart the Des Moines International Airport and make your way to Downtown Des Moines. We realize there will be a large group of NACAA AM/PIC attendees arriving…

The Tours Committee Welcomes you to Iowa!

Yes, welcome to Iowa in August – where we ask the question – ‘is it the heat or the humidity?’ More on that later. We have some great tours for you. For example, some of you will visit iconic ag names like John Deere, Kinze and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Others of you will visit the…

Iowa: They’re Making Something Here!

There’s something about Iowa, it’s not just the source of great agricultural products or the home of true pioneers, it is where you make friends. Not only has it been true for me as I have had the opportunity to work with the great Iowa State University Extension and Outreach team as they planned the…

See You Soon in Iowa

In just a few short weeks, county agricultural agents and specialists from across the country will arrive in Des Moines, Iowa, for the annual meeting and professional improvement conference of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Aug. 13-17. This is the first time Iowa has hosted the annual conference, and the planning committee from…