Finance with Focus
The Iowa Extension Council Association is bringing the Extension Council Conference on the road in 2026.
Funding is a critical tool to advance our extension mission – providing education to everyday Iowans to improve their lives, businesses, farms, and communities.
Join us at this mini-conference to…
- deepen your understanding of the extension budget,
- sharpen your financial literacy,
- and build confidence to discuss funding priorities with the taxpayers in your county.
Each mini-conference will be held from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. including dinner, practical workshop sessions, and time to network with County Services leadership and other council members.
Download a flyer to share with your extension council.
Registration
Register today to save your seat! The registration fee is $15 per person and partially covers the cost of dinner and materials. The remaining expenses will be supported by IECA annual membership dues.
Agenda
5:00 | Registration & Meal
5:45 | Welcome, Setting the Stage
6:00 | Iowa Legislative Update – Jennifer Vit, IECA Executive Director
6:10 | The Iowa Economy & County Extension – Dr. Jason Henderson, Vice President for Extension and Outreach
6:30 | The Extension Levy – Jennifer Vit, IECA Executive Director
6:45 | Achieving the Extension Mission through Budget Allocation
- Calculating Your County’s Fiscal Health – Directors of Field Operations Janet Smith and RaeAnn Gordon; Andrea Welchans, Assistant Vice President for County Services
- Fund analysis – Directors of Field Operations Janet Smith and RaeAnn Gordon
- Program vs administration costs – Andrea Welchans, Assistant Vice President for County Services
- Talking with Stakeholders about County Extension Funding – Jennifer Vit, IECA Executive Director
8:00 | Stewardship of public dollars - Julie Baumler, IECA Program Assistant
8:30 | Adjourn
Nine Locations Across Iowa
