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HATFIELD 7 DAIRY Phone 740-893-2223
e-mail tours@mooschool.com 6582 Bennington Chapel Rd., Centerburg, Ohio
Seven generation 1,000 cow dairy , specializes in education- al experiences including focus on environmental stewardship, hand on action and feed ra- tions. Only 20 miles form Route 70 and 12 miles from I-71 and Route 36, north of Columbus.
Welcomes FFA members to visit a production dairy and experi- ence the science and advance- ments in today’s dairy industry.
HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST (BROWNSTOWN RD)
www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier 812-275-5987
811 Constitution Ave.
Bedford, Ind.
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Learn about the cleaning, processing and packaging of dried beans while visiting the NK Hurst Co. Attendees will dis- cuss growing regions, nutrition and understand the marketing process for dried beans. We are not open to the public, please call for tour reservation.
Open: Mon–Fri., must call for reservation
Groups: 5 to 30 Cost: Free
INDIANA MEDICAL HISTORY MUSEUM
www.imhm.org 317-635-7329 3045 W Vermont St., Indianapolis
Travel time from Convention Center: 15 minutes
This pathology building was described as the most modern lab in the world when it opened in 1896. The museum repre- sents the beginning of scientific psychiatry and modern medi- cine while the building itself is the oldest surviving pathology facility in the nation and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum maintains a collection of scientific artifacts from the nineteenth and twen-
Groups: 2 to 20
Cost: Tour is free with $1 FFA Museum Admission
INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART GARDEN TOUR
www.ima-art.org 317-920-2679 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis
Travel time from Convention Center: 30 minutes
Stroll through the historical landscape of the Oldfields es- tate. The 26-acre estate land- scape was designed in the 1920’s by the famous Olmsted Brothers firm. Some features include the Formal and Ravine gardens that contrast the natural and structured plantings. The tour includes 26 more acres of award-winning contemporary gardens. Admission to the Art Museum is free.
Open for tours: Tues - Fri., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.;
Closed Monday Groups: 50 or less Cost: 1-25 person - $25;
26-50 person - $50 tieth centuries in a completely
authentic setting.
Open: Wed-Sat., 10 a.m. with last tour at 3 p.m.
Groups: 5-50 Cost: $1 per person
INDIANA STATE MUSEUM www.indianamuseum.org 317-232-1637
650 W Washington St., Indianapolis
Travel time to Convention Center: 5 minutes
On October 24-27, we will offer a “behind the scenes” tour of the museum. This is a curator led tour that will take the FFA students to places in the mu- seum rarely seen by the general public. This is limited to 20 peo- ple per tour and is available on a first come, first served basis.
Other tours may be available during the week. Sign up can be done at the ticket desk upon arrival or in advance beginning September 1, 2007 by calling 317-232-1637.
Open: Behind the Scenes tour available Oct. 24-27 at 2 and 4 p.m. each day.
Museum hours are Mon-Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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INDIANAPOLIS ZOO www.indianapoliszoo.com 1200 W Washington St., Indianapolis
Travel time from Convention Center: 5 minutes
Check out the educational opportunities on www.india- napoliszoo.com and book your tours directly on the web. All educational tours need a two- week notice. White River Gar- dens are included in the tour admission.
Hours: Check the website for the latest information.
Cost: $6 per person
INTEGRITY BIOFUELS www.integritybiofuels.com 765-763-6020
780 Industrial Dr., Morristown, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 45 minutes
Students will learn the pro- cess of taking soybean oil and converting it to biodiesel. We will discuss the biodiesel indus- try and its projected path for the future. The plant tour will show the processor used for produc- tion and the load-out facility used for distribution. Students will have a chance to see how
KELSAY FARMS www.kelsayfarms.com 317-535-4136
6848 N 250 E Whiteland, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 25 minutes
Come and visit the 1970 Star Farmer of America’s dairy farm!
Kelsay Farms, a sixth genera- tion family farm operating since 1837, milks 500 cows 3 times a day. The tour focuses on the milk- ing system, feed management, manure management, and the benefits and challenges of farm- ing within miles of a large city.
Other highlights include infor- mation on dairy foods and nu- trition, a dairy snack and a com- plimentary gift. New in 2007 – a cow corn maze! FFA has been an important part of our family’s history and we hope to see you during the convention!
Open: Everyday 9 a.m. - noon, 3 – 6 p.m. Call for a tour reservation.
Groups: 10-100 Cost: $5 per person we can reduce our dependence
on petroleum oil and capture fuel from our fields.
Open: Mon-Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please schedule in advance.
Groups: 5 to 30 Cost: Free
KEETON ELK FARM www.elkfarm.com 317-852-8960 7838 US 231, Bainbridge, Ind.
Travel time from the Convention Center: 1 hour
See our 200 elk herd on 175 acres including calves and bulls with antlers. Learn about our handling equipment while viewing and petting our bottle calves. Plenty of time for ques- tions! We are not open to the public so please call to arrange your tour.
Open: Oct. 19, 20, 27 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Groups: 15-55 Cost: Free
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LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY / LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 7225 Winton Drive #128 Indianapolis
1-800-554-4465
From its beginnings as Lin- coln Technical Institute in 1946 to its current status as one of the nation’s leading providers of career education and training, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (“Lincoln”) is com- mitted to providing students with the quality, hands-on skills and training they need to succeed in an ever-changing employment landscape. In Indianapolis, the Lincoln College of Technology has been in its new location since 2004, and was founded in Indy in the early 1960’s.
Open: Thurs., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Groups: 5 to 300 Cost: Free
MONTGOMERY FARMS www.montgomery-farms.com 812-752-2300
1122 Radio Tower Rd., Underwood, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 1 hour, 30 minutes
See how a determined farm family has carved out a niche market by converting a farming operation into a playground for urban folk to experience a farm- ing environment and a taste of the country life. Starting with a corn maze in 2000, Montgom- ery Farms has expanded into over twenty activities includ- ing a gift shop, pumpkins, fall flowers, Indian corn, corn cob
PURDUE UNIVERSITY www.purdue.edu/goinag 765-494-8470
615 W State St., W Lafayette, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Learn about Purdue Universi- ty! Tour the campus with Purdue students and see the beautiful sites of our campus. Enjoy hear- ing about Purdue from admis- sions representatives and cur- rent students.
Open: Oct. 23 and 24
Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
each day
Groups: 120 and less Cost: Free
SOUTHSIDE LANDFILL / CROSSROADS GREENHOUSE dyoung@ssidelandfill.com 317-247-6808
2561 Kentucky Ave., Indianapolis
Travel time from Convention Center: 15 minutes
Operating since 1971, more than 100 methane gas wells have been inserted directly into the solid waste of the landfill, pulling the methane gas out and transferring it to Crossroads Greenhouse, one of the largest methane gas controlled green- houses in the nation.
Open: Everyday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Groups: 10-65 Cost: Free cannons, barn loft swings, pet-
ting zoo, straw pyramids, cow trains and many other products.
All scheduled FFA tour partici- pants will participate in a short seminar discussion and will re- ceive a complimentary pass to the corn forest/maze and forest hayride.
Open: Mon-Sat., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Groups: 5 - 300 Cost: Free
POE HAMPSHIRES www.poehamps.com 317-738-0863 2213 West SR 144, Franklin, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 30 minutes
This sheep farm was estab- lished in 1945 and continues to be at the forefront of purebred Hampshire genetics. Experience a fall tour of the operation’s 400 brood ewes, learn about artifi- cial insemination, and see our modern facilities, including a full lambing group.
E-mail poehamps@yahoo.com to schedule tour.
Open: Oct. 22-26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Groups: 5-30 Cost: $5 per person
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Visit the National FFA Center
TRADERS POINT CREAMERY www.traderspointcreamery.
com
317-733-1700 ext. 31 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 30 minutes
Take a walking tour of this beautiful working farm. We’ll take you past grazing pastures and through the entire milking operation ending with a deli- cious taste of chocolate milk and yogurt.
Open: Mon., Tues., Thurs., (afternoon), Fri., (afternoon), Call for available tour times.
Wed., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., FFA Day at the Farm, see website for details.
Groups: 5-30 Cost: $3 per person
TUTTLE ORCHARDS
www.tuttleorchards.com 317-326-2278
5717 N 300 W, Greenfield, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 35 minutes
See a broadly diversified hor- ticulture business growing ap- ples, vegetables and greenhouse crops. Apple tour focuses on ex- planation of apple production including observation of bee- hive, apple storage, sorting and cider production. Each person will pick an apple and receive a free glass of cider. Pumpkin tours available. Farm market is on site.
our produce farm with a retail outlet offering in-season pro- duce. Experience our Fall Har- vest Festival and take a narrated tour-guided hayride through the farm fields. See interpretive dis- plays on the festival grounds and hands-on activities involving grains, farm animals and farm equipment. We are a “Farm in the City” operating inside In- dianapolis city limits while exemplifying Indiana farming tradition as it is adapting to the ever-changing urban environ- ment.
Open: Everyday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Groups: 5-100 Cost: $3 per person
WOLF PARK www.wolfpark.org 765-567-2265 4004 E 800 N, Battleground, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 1 hour, 20 minutes
View socialized gray wolves in a semi-natural setting, and learn about their behavior and ecology. Also see and learn about our coyotes, foxes and bison.
Open: Tues-Sun., 1-5 p.m. and Fri-Sat., 7:30-9 p.m. for Howl Night
Groups: Private tours for groups of 15+, call appointment Cost: $5-$8 depending on age and group size
Open: Tours must be reserved.
Market hours Mon-Wed., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thurs-Sat., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Closed Sundays Groups: 10-30, can accommo- date multiple groups
Cost: $2.50 per person
TWINROCKER HANDMADE PAPER www.twinrocker.com 765-563-3119
100 E Third St., Brookston, Ind.
Travel time from Convention Center: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Learn about the history and practice of the ancient craft of paper making and watch a mas- ter papermaker forming sheets by hand. Also, each person will receive a sample of Twinrocker handmade paper.
Open: Mon-Fri., beginning at 9 a.m. Call for more extensive tour options and prices.
Groups: 13-50 Cost: $4 per person
WATERMAN’S FARM MARKET
www.watermansfarmmarket.
com
317-357-2989
7010 E Raymond St., Indianapolis
Travel time from Convention Center: 20 minutes
See a Hoosier Homestead farm incorporating agritourism as a means to keep the family farm operating profitably. Tour
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Ple ase Don’t Forge t!
While in Indianapolis, be sure to stop by the National FFA Center and National FFA Merchandise Center for a tour!
Visit the National FFA Center
A. NATIONAL FFA CENTER
Tour the recently remodeled National FFA Cen- ter! Items of interest include: the FFA gardens, the past national officer gallery, Dr. Larry Case’s office and FFA memorabilia.
Visit the convention website at www.ffa.org for driv- ing directions and additional tour information.
B. NATIONAL FFA MERCHANDISE CENTER
Stop by the newly constructed National FFA Merchan- dise Center for a brief tour! Located within a few miles of the National FFA Center and built as the new home of the FFA Supply Service, the Merchandise Center allows a glimpse into the behind the scenes operations including the engraving of over a million letters a year on plaques and awards.
Visit the convention website at www.ffa.org for driv- ing directions and additional tour information.
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C. SHUTTLE TO THE FFA CENTER TOURS
Looking to avoid the hassle of directions and park- ing? A shuttle will run from the Indiana Conven- tion Center downtown to both FFA Centers and re- turn downtown for only $10/person. The shuttle will run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the national FFA convention. Shuttle times and tickets are available through online convention registration.
Tour Times for Both Locations:
Monday, Oct. 22 1 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 23 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 24 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 25 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 26 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 27 9 a.m. - noon