The 12th Annual International PFD Conference: In-Person Highlights and On-Demand Opportunities

02/25/25 • 25 min

Hosts, Jaclyn Pederson and Hayley Estrem reflect on the 12th Annual International PFD Conference to discuss their key takeaways, favorite moments and what to look forward to in the on-demand conference offering.

More information on the 2025 on-demand conference: https://www.feedingmatters.org/conference/2025-registration/

More information on the 2025 on-demand conference: https://www.feedingmatters.org/conference/2025-registration/

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