Illinois and Iowa
August 26 to 30, 2007

The Farm Progress show is located in Iowa, in the heart of America’s top corn and soybean production area. It features the latest technology, science and systems available. You will learn from experts at daily seminars, and see up close the latest that the agriculture industry has to offer.
A full day of technical farm visits and seminars with agricultural experts is included in the program. You will learn directly from growers at their farms, and from the experts at the DeKalb Agriculture center. An intense, but very productive six days!

Day 1,
Arrive Chicago, Illinois the capital of the US Midwest. Airport reception by Angaltin ltd. Depart to DeKalb, Illinois, one of the most important agricultural communities in the US. Welcome dinner and introduction to the agriculture of the US midwest. Overnight DeKalb

Day 2,
Breakfast. Guided tour of the agriculture center operated by the Illinois Farm Bureau Federation. Workshop with agricultural experts including the latest economic, technical and social factors in midwest agriculture, and growers major challenges. Group lunch. Guided technical visit to a soybean, corn and wheat farm. Interview owner. Guided technical visit to typical corn and livestock ranch. Interview owner. Guided visit to a soybean and corn processing plant. Discussion with manager regarding trends and challenges. Evening free. Overnight DeKalb

Day 3,
Breakfast. Depart to Amana, Iowa, home of the Farm Progress Show. Group lunch. Enrollment in the Farm Progress Show. Participate in the seminars and exhibitions including the latest agriculture technology and science, and antique farm machinery. Transfer to hotel. Evening free. Overnight Iowa City

Day 4,
Breakfast. Transfer to the Farm Progress Show. Participate in the seminars and exhibitions including the latest agriculture technology and science, and antique farm machinery. Transfer to hotel. Evening free. Overnight Iowa City

Day 5,
Breakfast.  Participate in the seminars and exhibitions including the Latest agriculture technology and science, and antique farm machinery. Group lunch. Transfer to Chicago. Walking orientation of city center. Evening free. Overnight Chicago

Day 6,
Breakfast. Tour of the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). Seminar with CBOT administrators. City tour including the Navy Pier, the Loop, and the Miracle Mile. Transfer to O’Hare airport. Flight home. End of services.

Services included
Five nights accommodation, double occupancy, tourist class
Five breakfasts
Three lunches
Two dinners
Ground transportation in air conditioned van
Bi-lingual technical guide
Thirteen technical visits
Eleven workshops and seminars
All services reconfirmed

Services not included
Alcoholic beverages
Beverages or meals not included in the program
Transportation or admissions for leisure time activities not included in the program
Airport skycap, bus driver or guide gratuity
Incidental hotel charges such as telephone, laundry, internet, pay-per-view movies, laundry, mini-bar or room service
Medical expenses
Replacement of damaged property
Recovery of lost or stolen property