Success StoryGateway to The West & More - Cattlemen's Tour
Gateway to The West & More - Cattlemen's Tour
Author: Gary Hamilton
Planning Unit: Montgomery County CES
Major Program: Beef
Plan of Work: Production and Economic Challenges Facing Livestock Producers
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
The Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Association is a very active commodity group that is supported by the Extension Service. 18 of its 193 members conducted a very enjoyable and educational tour entitled "Gateway to the West and More. On this tour they visited the 3D Valley Farm in Depauw, Indiana ; The Budweiser Brewery; Gateway Arch National Park; Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum, The College of the Ozarks; Branson Auto and Farm Museum, a Branson Show; Graceland Tour; Beale Street; Loretta Lynn Ranch and Home; The Hermitage and the Bryant Brothers Family Farm in Springfield, TN. Along with many other sites. 100% of the group thoroughly enjoyed the tour, seeing and learning many things.
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