The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will again join with local sponsoring groups to host 14 free crop fairs across Iowa this winter.

“Our crop fairs are an established tradition for many growers,” said Don Mason, ICGA/ICPB director of grower services.  “They make top experts available at local gatherings where farmers can ask questions and tap into the latest information on issues that affect their profitability.”

Mason especially thanked local sponsoring groups and businesses for making the crop fair program possible: “We would not have been able to offer up-to-date information to thousands of farmers without the support of our sponsors. “ 

Dates and locations for this year’s crop fair schedule include:

Jan. 5 in Shenandoah
Jan. 5 and 6. in Cedar Rapids
Jan. 7 in Guthrie Center
Jan. 8 in Burlington
Jan. 18 in Marshalltown
Jan. 22 in Bassett
Jan. 27 in Missouri Valley
Jan. 28 in Promise City
Feb. 2 in Fayette
Feb. 3 in Paullina
Feb. 17 in Elkader
Feb. 18 in Fort Dodge
Feb. 22 in Wall Lake
Mar. 2 in Orient
Mar. 3 in Fairfield

For full program details on individual crop fairs, go to www.iowacorn.org or call 515-225-9242.

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The ICPB directs the investment of Iowa corn checkoff funds to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products.  The ICGA is a membership organization, lobbying on agricultural issues on behalf of its 6,000 members