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See many of the fantastic landscapes of North America and most of the best cities in the US.

Join a group of like-minded and friendly Australian farmers as we soak up the city lights and the
rolling plains of North America.
Book now for the trip of a lifetime as we capture the best of what is available.

August 2010 Study Tour to North America:

Departing 1 August, Returning 29 August*

With Bill and Monique Crabtree on their fifth group tour to this fantastic continent.

Here is a chance to see many of the fantastic landscapes of North America and most of the best cities in the US.  During August 2010 a group of like-minded and friendly Australian farmers will soak up the city lights and the rolling plains of North America.  After taking four successful tour groups to this fantastic continent, Bill and Monique will make this tour a trip of a lifetime as they plan to capture the best of what is available from their experience. 

Tour cost

The tour will cost between $12,000 and $13,000 – depending on numbers and final budget. Don’t forget the trip is tax deductible – as long as you are a farmer! Below is a map of the planned program, this may change slightly through the planning. *Departure/return dates subject to minor changes.

Secure your place

Express your interest now to secure your place in the tour by emailing either [email protected] or [email protected]. Deposits will be requested in December and tourers will be kept up to date with any developments.

Where are we going?

Click on the map to see the full itinerary or download a pdf of the flyer.

 

Highlights

The trip highlights include:

  • The beaches and entertainment world of Los Angeles
  • Las Vegas lights, the Hoover Dam and the option of a Grand Canyon flight
  • New York – an amazing city of diversity
  • Chocolate factory town of Hershey
  • Niagara Falls – soaking up the Lady of the Mist
  • Chicago with its delightful foreshore and friendly atmosphere
  • John Deere tractor factory at Moline
  • Monsanto’s global headquarters – the latest in breeding advances for US crops
  • Time with some of the best no-till agricultural communicators
  • Contrast of scenery – deserts, snowy Rockies, lakes, canyons, rolling wheat plains
  • Great company, great stories, some jokes, fines and maybe a song or two
  • Friendly leadership in an inclusive style
  • Learning from each other – making great friends along the way
  • Billeting a night with friendly Canadian farmers
  • Touring some of the best and most relevant research stations
  • The gentle rolling Great Plains – seeing flowering GM canola ?
  • Banff – a unique beautiful town in the Canadian Rockies
  • Optional Cruise to Alaska
  • The magnificent sights of San Francisco
  • Museums of all sorts in numerous towns and cities
  • Ladies side-trips where possible to wherever Monique plans
  • 5 group evening meals with photograph highlights shared

More to follow!

Come back soon to see developments.