Come to the Table: Iowa Supply Chain Summit
Mark your calendars and register for the Come to the Table: Iowa Supply Chain Summit November 17th & 18th at Hotel Millwright in Amana & Fireside Winery in Marengo. Come to build new relationships and explore opportunities to buy, sell, collaborate, and strengthen Iowa’s food system
The summit will include two days of connection, learning, and collaboration focused on strengthening Iowa’s local and regional food supply chain. The Summit will bring together Iowa food and farm businesses, RFSI grant awardees, buyers, food hubs, institutions, restaurants, grocers, schools, and other partners from across the state.
Tuesday Evening Keynote Speaker - Danna Larson from Rural Revival
Danna Larson, as founder and host of Rural Revival champions the entrepreneurs revitalizing rural communities with passion and purpose. Her recent book, Small Town Dreamer, celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of rural dreamers, sharing stories of courage and creativity that redefine what’s possible.
Enjoy Danna’s message with a locally produced plated dinner at Hotel Millwright in the Historic Amana Colonies. Danna’s message will inspire you about rural revitalization and the role of agriculture and Iowa’s local and regional food economies.
Tuesday - November 17th at Fireside Winery - 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Hear from RFSI awardees about innovative projects, infrastructure investments, and lessons learned. Learn about Iowa’s growing hub-to-hub aggregation and distribution network. Connect directly with Iowa farmers, food businesses, buyers, and supply chain partners during a local food vendor showcase
Tuesday evening gather around the table for a local food dinner and Danna Larson’s keynote message at Hotel Millwright at 5:30 PM.
Wednesday - November 18th at Hotel Millwright in Amana - 8:30 AM - Noon
Participate in practical breakout sessions on topics such as costing and profitability, wholesale packaging and merchandising, pitching to retail buyers, and resources for value-added businesses.
Lodging at Hotel Millwright
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at Hotel Millwright for Tuesday evening. Call the front desk at (319)838-5015 to book your room or go online at: www.hotelmillwright.com > Select the "Book Now!" button on the top right hand side of the screen > Select your dates > select "Have a Promo Code? Enter it Now" > under "GROUP CODE" enter "3106"