We saw some beautiful countryside today on our tour outside of Graz. There were actually 3 different tours going on simultaneously. Mine focused on specialty crops (make that apples). Cindy went on one focused on biomass and there was one on mountain farming.

We left the hotel after lunch and just got back from our dinner a little while ago. The photo album is up to date with over 400 photos for your viewing pleasure. Cindy and I have interviews, more pictures and video clips to share but no time to edit them and post them. I would like to suggest that IFAJ add a couple of requirements to Congress organizers (including in the USA next year) that time is built into the schedule to allow us to be online to post stories and also ensure we have good internet access available.

Okay, so I was on the apple tour which included a stop at a fruit packing company and two different apple farms. At our first stop the farmer not only showed us his groves and discussed the various types of apples he grows but he also poured us a glass of wine made from apples. Later on he also poured some stronger apple liquor and even some elderberry wine!

Once we got back on our bus, it was time for a quick nap before the next stop.

IFAJ Congress 2008 Photo Album

AgWired coverage of IFAJ 2008 is sponsored by: and