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Registration open for 2026 Farm Transitions Conference

Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026

Nathan Woehr and his wife, Amber, with baby Stetson — Nathan Woehr and his wife, Amber, farm in central Missouri. They have a son, Stetson, and Woehr said he wants to be a good steward of his farm for future generations.
Photo courtesy of Nathan Woehr

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AMES, Iowa — The 2026 Farm Transitions Conference hosted by the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State University will be Feb. 5-6 in Ankeny.

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