The Women of Food and Agriculture Network annual conference is on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20 and 21, in Des Moines. Organized by Leigh Adcock and the WFAN, the conference’s theme is “Women Transforming the Landscape,” highlighting women that have an influence in the sustainable agriculture field.

The two-day conference will include a wine tasting tour and a wine and chocolate reception with readings, artwork and live music. Saturday will be a day of networking, workshops and a local foods lunch.

Students interested in sustainable agriculture can take a lot from this conference, by getting the opportunity to network with many women already in this field as well as meeting organic farmer and Food Corps founder Debra Eschmeyer, the keynote speaker at the conference. Internship opportunities will also be announced throughout the afternoon on Saturday.

The conference is $45 for the whole weekend or $25 for just Saturday. Registration is held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon and at 8 a.m on Saturday. For more information and the full agenda, visit http://www.wfan.org/News/Entries/2012/1/1_Food_Corps_Founder_Debra_Eschmeyer_to_Keynote_WFAN_Conference.html