"If you've ever been out swimming by yourself, treading water, frustrated, and not able to get improvements for your clients, this conference can really help. Getting an opportunity to meet with other professionals in this field - bouncing ideas around and meeting the right people - is very valuable. This conference has been extremely helpful for me."
-David Weinand, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
-David Weinand, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Registration Fees
• Early Bird Full Conference Registration: $265 (discount expires 8/15/2019)
• Full Conference Registration: $300 (after 8/15/2019)
• Single Day Registration: $150
Scholarships
We are encouraging individuals who know they will need financial support to fill out the Scholarship Application Form. We also suggest that attendees seek funding from other sources such as employers, donors, or funders; you may use this letter as a tool for seeking support to attend.
Speaker Discount: Workshop organizers and plenary speakers will be offered a registration discount and will receive a discount code to register. For questions about organizing a workshop, contact viability@vhcb.org.
• Early Bird Full Conference Registration: $265 (discount expires 8/15/2019)
• Full Conference Registration: $300 (after 8/15/2019)
• Single Day Registration: $150
Scholarships
We are encouraging individuals who know they will need financial support to fill out the Scholarship Application Form. We also suggest that attendees seek funding from other sources such as employers, donors, or funders; you may use this letter as a tool for seeking support to attend.
Speaker Discount: Workshop organizers and plenary speakers will be offered a registration discount and will receive a discount code to register. For questions about organizing a workshop, contact viability@vhcb.org.
Location
The 2019 conference will be held at the St. James Hotel in historic Red Wing, Minnesota, located on the shores of the Mississippi River about an hour south of the Twin Cities. Red Wing is known for its beautiful bluffs, outdoor activities, historic sites, world famous boots and pottery manufacturers. Mid October is a popular time for viewing stunning fall colors around Red Wing, so we recommend securing lodging early. You can find information on the city and activities here: redwing.org.
Travel
The conference is under an hours drive from both the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (MSP) and Rochester International Airport (RST) We have set up a carpool sign-up website for those looking to share a ride. Note: The driver location indicates where the driver is leaving from to get to Red Wing and to where they will be returning.
Accommodations
St. James Hotel - Conference Venue
406 Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (800) 252-1875
Rates starting at $129/night. Make reservations online: Click Here
Room block expires 9/22
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
1919 Old West Main Street, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (651) 327-2225
Group Rate $120/night. Room block expires 8/15
Call for reservations with code NFV
Country Inn and Suites
4275 Highway 61 West, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (651) 388-9000
Group Rate $119/night. Room block expires 9/22
Call for reservations. Ask for National Farm Viability Conference block.
AmericInn of Red Wing
1819 Old W Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (651) 385-9060
Group Rate $129/night. Room block expires 9/22
Call for reservations. Ask for National Farm Viability Conference block.
Best Western Rivertown Hotel and Suites
752 Withers Harbor Dr, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (651) 388-1577
Mention National Farm Viability Conference when booking to receive a 10% discount
Find additional accommodations here: redwing.org/hotels
The 2019 conference will be held at the St. James Hotel in historic Red Wing, Minnesota, located on the shores of the Mississippi River about an hour south of the Twin Cities. Red Wing is known for its beautiful bluffs, outdoor activities, historic sites, world famous boots and pottery manufacturers. Mid October is a popular time for viewing stunning fall colors around Red Wing, so we recommend securing lodging early. You can find information on the city and activities here: redwing.org.
Travel
The conference is under an hours drive from both the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (MSP) and Rochester International Airport (RST) We have set up a carpool sign-up website for those looking to share a ride. Note: The driver location indicates where the driver is leaving from to get to Red Wing and to where they will be returning.
Accommodations
St. James Hotel - Conference Venue
406 Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (800) 252-1875
Rates starting at $129/night. Make reservations online: Click Here
Room block expires 9/22
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
1919 Old West Main Street, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (651) 327-2225
Group Rate $120/night. Room block expires 8/15
Call for reservations with code NFV
Country Inn and Suites
4275 Highway 61 West, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (651) 388-9000
Group Rate $119/night. Room block expires 9/22
Call for reservations. Ask for National Farm Viability Conference block.
AmericInn of Red Wing
1819 Old W Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (651) 385-9060
Group Rate $129/night. Room block expires 9/22
Call for reservations. Ask for National Farm Viability Conference block.
Best Western Rivertown Hotel and Suites
752 Withers Harbor Dr, Red Wing, MN 55066 | (651) 388-1577
Mention National Farm Viability Conference when booking to receive a 10% discount
Find additional accommodations here: redwing.org/hotels