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SUMMARY:2022 Credit Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that will be hosting the 2022 Credit Workshop on December 6! This workshop is aimed at cooperative staff and industry professionals involved in managing credit. \n\n\n\nThe agenda includes: \n·     Brown Winick \n\n Legal perspective credit and collections\nIt is crucial to have a good grasp of all of these should your cooperative ever end up on the wrong side of a transaction. You will be provided an in depth look from the credit side and help you think about your credit process.\n\n·     Roundtable Discussion \n\nOpen discussion among peers to share best practices\, lessons learned\, and more.\n\n·     Farm Credit Services \n\nJim Knuth will provide us a status update on the current status of credit in Agriculture and will take us through some trends Farm Credit Services is seeing in their members to help provide you with a perspective on the farmer.\n\n·     Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation\, ISU \n\nThe impact of ‘Quality Feeds’ case (See ISU CALT article)\nKitt Tovar Jensen\, will provide us an update on the ongoing ‘Quality Feeds’ case\, and share insight on impacts the ruling on this case might have on the industry.\n\nFor additional information and registration form click here.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-credit-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221202T230000
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SUMMARY:CHS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CHS Annual Meeting will be held in Minneapolis\, MN on Dec. 1 – 2\, 2022 \nCHS Annual Meeting web page
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/chs-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Industry|Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221129T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T230000
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SUMMARY:2022 Farmer Cooperatives Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 25th Annual Farmer Cooperatives Conference will be held in person for the first time in three years! We are thrilled to return to the Twin Cities\, November 29-30\, 2022. The Farmer Cooperatives Conference will highlight the latest strategic thinking on current cooperative issues and trends. Network and learn from your fellow agricultural cooperative peers. This event features content that applies across the agricultural cooperative community\, often featuring cooperative leaders sharing their insights and strategies for success. More information will be released as we get closer to the conference dates. Stay tuned for updates! \nFarmer Co-ops Conference Website
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-farmer-cooperatives-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221124
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SUMMARY:2022 IIC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in Ames\, IA for the 72nd Annual Iowa Institute for Cooperatives’ Annual Meeting. \nWe begin the day with a review and discussion of our policy resolutions\, followed by keynote speaker Jim Olson\, former Chief of Soviet Operations at the CIA. \nAfter lunch we will hold our annual business meeting and induct Dave Leiting and John T. Ward into the Iowa Cooperative Hall of Fame. \nThe afternoon sessions include presentations on Iowa’s electric grid\, autonomous technology in ag\, transportation challenges in ag and a 2023 economic update. \nAdditional information can be found in the agenda and letter below.  Please register through your local cooperative. \nIIC Annual Meeting Agenda \nIIC Annual Meeting Member Letter \nIIC Annual Meeting Registration Form \nDave LeitingFarmers Cooperative Elevator Co. \n  \n  \nJohn T. WardSullivan & Ward \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-iic-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221104T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:2022 Legislative Committee
DESCRIPTION:IIC legislative committee meets the first Friday of November to review current and proposed legislative policy resolutions to present to full membership at the IIC annual meeting.  All new policy resolutions must go through the legislative committee. Please contact the IIC office if you have questions on the policy resolution process.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-legislative-committee/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220829T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T080038Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate - Des Moines
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 29 in Des Moines to meet with legislative candidates from central Iowa. \nThank you to Landus Cooperative for hosting this event. \nClick here to register for this meeting.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/meet-the-candidate-des-moines-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220826T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate - Creston
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 26 in Creston to meet with legislative candidates from southwest Iowa. \nThank you for United Farmers Cooperative for hosting this event. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/meet-the-candidate-creston/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220825T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate - Ottumwa
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 25 in Ottumwa to meet with legislative candidates from southeast Iowa. \nThank you to Community First Credit Union for hosting this event. \n  \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/meet-the-candidate-ottumwa/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220824T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220825T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
CREATED:20230426T080038Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate - New Hampton
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 24 in New Hampton to meet with legislative candidates from northeast Iowa. \nThank you to Farm Credit Services of America for your sponsorship of this event.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/meet-the-candidate-new-hampton-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220824T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate - Marion
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 24 in Marion to meet with legislative candidates from eastern Iowa. \nThank you to Linn County REC for hosting this event. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/meet-the-candidate-marion-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220824T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220824T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Summit
DESCRIPTION:IIC has partnered with ACS for this one-day program that will cover the current landscape of cybersecurity\, discuss a member’s point of view and provide actionable advice on filling the skills gap and developing your incident response plan. \nThis program be held in Des Moines at The River Center and will include breakfast\, lunch buffet\, and closing happy hour. \nThank you to ACS for your sponsorship and partnership for this event. \nThank you to our 53 cooperative professionals for your participation in this event.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/cybersecurity-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220823T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate - Sibley
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 23 in Sibley to meet with legislative candidates from northwest Iowa. \nThank you to Cooperative Energy Company for hosting this event. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/meet-the-candidate-sibley/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220822T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
CREATED:20230426T080038Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate - Humboldt
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, August 22nd in Humboldt to meet with legislative candidates from north central Iowa. \nThank you to Corn Belt Power Cooperative for hosting us. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/meet-the-candidate-humboldt/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220809T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:DCP Phase I Sheldon
DESCRIPTION:Due to demand in NW Iowa\, IIC will be offer single-day sessions of DCP for our cooperative members.  In 2022\, we will begin with Phase I which focuses on: \n\nHistory and principles of cooperatives\nLegal aspects of serving on a board of directors\nBoard of directors’ responsibilities\n\nThis session will be held on August 9 from 9AM to 3PM at the Crossroads Pavilion Event Center in Sheldon. \nClick here for letter\, agenda and registration form.  \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/dcp-phase-i-sheldon/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220713T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220713T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 Board Officer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Board Officer Workshop is designed for board members who are officers or those members who would like to be an officer in the furture. \nThe first half of the day is highly interactive\, using hypothetical scenarios that focus on the requirements and responsibilities of the board president and secretary. \nThe afternoon session will focus on identifying skills needed in the board room\, what a Young Farm Program at your cooperative might look like\, and how to communicate the value of your cooperative. \nThank you to the 40 cooperative directors who participated in this event.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-board-officer-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220712T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:2022 HR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an update on topics and current issues impacting HR professionals; as well as\, the opportunity to network with other cooperative HR professionals. \nThank you to the 41 HR professionals who spent the day in Ames discussing employment issues in the cooperative industry.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-hr-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220630T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AT the Summer Workshop\, we host a variety of speakers who address issues of current importance and trends that aide in the decision making at the local cooperative level.  This year our agenda includes: \n\nUkraine\n\nDr. Eduardo Magalhaes\, Ruth Harp Chair of Political Science at Simpson College\nJake Moline\, StoneX\n\n\nProtecting Our Mental Health\n\nLyndsey Medders Fennelly\n\n\n2022 Legislative Recap\n\nIIC’s Rebecca Boyer\n\n\nSupply Chain\n\nDr. Bobby Martens\, IIC Endowed Economics Professor\n\n\nLessons Learned from the Derecho\n\nCEO/GM Panel\n\n\n\nThank you for your interest.  This event has passed.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-summer-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220525T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:CoBank Market Update & Risk Mangement Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Volatile markets\, and increasing interest rates\, are causing plenty of Cooperatives to re-evaluate their risk management\, and the options available to minimize financial risk. A good time for a Market Update and overview of products offered by the Derivatives team at CoBank \nClick here for additional information.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/cobank-market-update-risk-mangement-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:2022 Co-op Intern Day
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the day is to: \n\nFamiliarize your interns with what a cooperative is\nDiscuss why cooperatives matter\nDiscuss what makes cooperatives different from other business structures\nDiscuss why they should consider a cooperative as a career path\n\nThis event has passed.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-co-op-intern-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220518T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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UID:4465-1652886000-1652889600@iowainstitute.coop
SUMMARY:Migrant Worker Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, May 18 for a webinar with USA Farm Labor\, Inc.\, an agency that has specialized in migrant workforce for twenty years. Their agency currently provides custom applicators and is exploring CDL trucking opportunities. \nWe have asked the CEO Manuel Fick to provide: \n\nA broad overview of the H2A visa program\nDiscuss other programs of interest\nHow USA Farm Labor\, Inc can help your cooperative\n\nClick here for additional information and registration link. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/migrant-worker-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220320
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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UID:4444-1647493200-1647665999@iowainstitute.coop
SUMMARY:2022 CoBank Minnesota Customer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-cobank-minnesota-customer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220311T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220311T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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UID:4458-1647007200-1647039600@iowainstitute.coop
SUMMARY:IIC Board Meeting
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URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/iic-board-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220303T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:2022 Ag Credit Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Ag Credit Outlook meeting with NACM\, Heartland Affiliate. This year’s agenda includes: \n\nNACM Credit Review\nIowa Legislative Update\nRisk Management in Grain Contracting\nGrain Economic Outlook\n\nThis event has passed.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-ag-credit-outlook/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220305
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
CREATED:20230426T080036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T080036Z
UID:4438-1646028000-1646373599@iowainstitute.coop
SUMMARY:Land O Lakes Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/land-o-lakes-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220222T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
CREATED:20230426T080036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T080036Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Grain Accounting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for those accounting/bookkeeping or commercial staff new to the cooperative\, those who you would like to get a better understanding of grain accounting practices\, and those looking for a refresher. \nThe agenda includes: \nMeriwether Wilson \n\nMark to market accounting\nPreparing for your annual audit\nInventory procedures\n\nIDALS\, Grain Warehouse Bureau \n\nPreparing for your annual exam\nCredit sales contracts\nIowa grain warehouse laws\n\nIDALS\, Grain Warehouse Bureau \n\nBasis\n\nBasis\nSpread\nFutures reports\n\n\n\nThis event has passed \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-grain-accounting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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SUMMARY:2022 Co-op Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-co-op-day-at-the-capitol/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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UID:4443-1644991200-1645163999@iowainstitute.coop
SUMMARY:2022 CoBank Midwest Customer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-cobank-midwest-customer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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UID:4450-1644904800-1644991199@iowainstitute.coop
SUMMARY:2022 Board President's Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 15th for our Board Presidents’ Conference.  Our morning speakers include: \n\nChuck Conner\, CEO of NCFC with an update on events in Washington DC\nMary Funk\, attorney with Nyemaster Goode PC\, on labor unions\nDr. Chad Hart\, ISU extension economics professor\, on Renewable Diesel\n\nThe afternoon session is the always popular Presidents open forum. \nThis event has passed.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-board-presidents-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220128T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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UID:4449-1643378400-1643392800@iowainstitute.coop
SUMMARY:2022 DCP Phase II Board Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:DCP is an overview of the critical roles\, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective\, contributing board member.  It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members\, although all directors benefit from the information. \nPhase II \n\nThe Board Management Team\nEstablishing a Direction for Your Cooperative\nDirector’s Role in Corporate Planning\nConstructively Handling Opportunities and Problems – Situational Analysis\n\nThis event has passed.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-dcp-phase-ii-board-strategic-planning/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220128T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T222727
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T080036Z
UID:4448-1643310000-1643331600@iowainstitute.coop
SUMMARY:2022 DCP - Phase I History of Co-ops\, Board Legal Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:DCP is an overview of the critical roles\, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective\, contributing board member.  It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members\, although all directors benefit from the information. \nPhase I – This phase begins with an overview of co-op purposes and practices and the cooperative business structure. \n\nCooperative organizational structure\nHistorical perspective of cooperatives\nOverview of Iowa Cooperative Code\nLegal Responsibilities of Cooperative Directors\n\nThis event has passed. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-dcp-phase-i-history-of-co-ops-board-legal-responsibilities/
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