ABOUT FARM PROGRESS SHOWFarm Progress Show, the nation’s largest outdoor farm event, annually hosts nearly 600 exhibitors displaying new farm equipment, seed and crop protection products and many additional supplies and services. Producers from the U.S. and around the world attend this key agricultural event which alternates locations between Boone, Iowa (even years), and Decatur, Illinois (odd years). With many eld demonstrations and seminars, it is an excellent learning opportunity for producers to keep up-to-date on the newest ag equipment, products, services and technologies. (Late August)

DAY 2Start your day with breakfast before in your meeting with an industry professionalgroup’s area of interest. Then visit a that utilizes today’s latest grain farmtechnologies. Enjoy dinner and your overnight accommodations in the Quad Cities with many entertainment options.

DAY 3After breakfast you’ll journey to the John Deere Pavilion for an unforgettable interactive experience, and then make your next grain farm technical visit. Enjoy a unique dinner and overnight near Decatur, Illinois (odd years), or Boone, Iowa (even years).

DAY 4Gear up for the Farm Progress Show with an early breakfast. Enjoy a full day at the show, lunch voucher included, and then reminisce on your favorite displays and new technologies over dinner.

DAY 5Feed your quest for knowledge! Meet with experts at the local university’s agricultural program to learn about their practices and ongoing research (Iowa State University or University of Illinois).

DAY 6Begin the day with breakfast before a technical visit to a grain farm/facility on the way back to Chicago. Enjoy a mouth-watering steak dinner and your overnight accommodations in/near Chicago.

DAY 7Following breakfast at your leisure, enjoy a full day of sightseeing, shopping and adventure in Chicago and its surrounding areas (many customizable options are available!) End the evening with a delicious dinner together.

All tours are fullycustomizable, including:

Number of people

Free-of-charge packages

Gateway airports

Included meals & attractions

About Star Destinations

Located in Carroll, Iowa, Star Destinations is a custom tour operator with deep roots in the heart of the Midwestern United States’ agricultural scene. For more than 35 years we’ve honed our ability to connect agriculture professionals and students around the globe to unique industry experiences, whether on the farm or in the research lab. From ights and hotels to meals and site visits, Star Destinations is here to arrange all the details so you can focus solely on learning and networking in your eld.

1903 US Hwy 71 N | PO Box 456

Carroll, IA 51401

800.284.4440

jen@stardestinations.com

www.stardestinations.com

DAY 1Welcome to , known as the Windy City! Settle in with a relaxing dinner Chicago, Illinoisand overnight accommodation in/near Chicago.

Star Destinations’ itineraries honor the USDA & U.S. Department of Agriculture’s biosecurity recommendation of a ve-day wait period for international travelers upon arrival in the U.S. before exposure to U.S. livestock (animals or poultry).

DAY 8Further your tour by adding additional days in Chicago, or transfer to a second customize destination for leisure travel (New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, etc). Transfer to the airport for your journey home (or elsewhere) with fond memories of food, fun and farming.