Thank you to Greg Lamp for pointing out that you can attend post IFAJ/AMS tours this year even if you’re not a member of AAEA, LPC or IFAJ. So how about some NAFB’ers joining in the fun?
Looking for a whole new way of seeing the U.S.A. this summer? Look no further. The Ag Media Summit in conjunction with the International Federation of Ag Journalists is offering three post tours immediately after the Summit. What an opportunity to see more of Texas than just Fort Worth, and be able to get photos and stories along the way.
There’s no early sign-up discount for these tours so you can mull it over for awhile before you decide. Also, if you want to bring a friend or family member along, there are no restrictions. You don’t have to be an AAEA, LPC or IFAJ member to join this inquisitive group of Texas travelers.
For details on the three tours, log on to www.agmediasummit.com or www.ifaj2009.com. In the meantime, here’s a quick recap of the Texas tours planned for you this summer.
West Texas: A four-day West Texas tour that includes Lubbock, Hereford and Amarillo with stops at cotton and corn farms, wineries, cattle ranches and even ethanol operations. Cost for this tour is $750 per person double occupancy, $950 as a single.
South Texas: The four-day South Texas tour includes San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Kingsville with stops at cattle ranches, a brewery, a port, Texas A&M Kingsville and the King Ranch. Cost for this tour is also $750 per person double occupancy, $950 as a single.
Central Texas: The three-day Central Texas tour travels to Bryan, College Station and Austin with stops at Texas A&M College Station, a cattle/cotton/grain farm, a wildlife ranch and the HEB Central Market. Cost for this shorter tour is $550 per person double occupancy, $700 as a single.
So keep your bags packed a little longer and join fellow ag journalists from the U.S. and abroad as you explore the sights and sounds of the largest state in the lower 48.
Saddle up and catch the cowboy spirit.