2023
August 29 – 31 | Galena, IL
Experience regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and a working dairy farm
Join us for a field trip
to Galena, Illinois and
its surrounding area.
Venue
DeSoto House
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (815) 777-0090 and providing our group code of 248322 or by asking for the US Agriculture block of rooms.
About the Area
The Driftless Area is unique to the Midwest due to its steep hills and river valleys. Galena is less than a 3-hour drive from Chicago and Milwaukee. Closer regional airports include Cedar Rapids, Madison, and Moline. We look forward to sharing this experience with you.
The current schedule is below (subject to change). Meals and transportation will be provided during the field trip.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 29
6:00 PM
DeSoto House
Welcome Reception
Guest Speaker on agriculture economy
Heavy hors d'oevres
Wednesday, August 30
Starts at 7:00 am
Hotel Breakfast
Provided and on your own
9:00 am
Bus departs for tours
9:30 - 11:30 am
Darlington Ridge
Experience a working dairy, learn about sustainable practices, and see a working biodigester
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Soil Health with
UW-Platteville
Discuss soil health partnership on soil test plots with UW-Platteville
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Outdoor Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 pm
Bus departs for cheese tour
1:15 - 2:30 pm
Tour Cheese Factory
2:30 pm
Bus departs for hotel
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Free time
Guests invited to catch up on work or relax
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Trolley Tour
Enjoy a tour of the local history Galena has to offer
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Dinner (restaurant TBD)
Guest speaker Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, will address topical themes in weather and atmospheric science
Thursday, August 31
Starts at 7:00 am
Hotel Breakfast
Provided and on your own
8:00 am
Bus departs for Tours
8:45 - 9:45 am
Tour Solar Farm
9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Moest Family Farm
Experience regenerative practices in the field with next generation farmers
12:00 pm
Lunch and Closing Comments