Agriculture
has long been the backbone of our community and surrounding area. From the very early frontier where it
provided sustenance to our pioneer families to today where it is the leading
economic engine that drives our central Illinois economy.
Today's
agriculture is a mix of yesterday's lessons learned from the generations, which
came before us, to the adoption of today's many new technologies. Whether it is global satellite
positioning, genetically modified seed or instantaneous communication between
buyer and seller, modern agriculture changes daily. And central Illinois is in the forefront of many of these
new innovations.
We
hope to showcase today's agriculture when you visit in July for the Founders
Day Celebration with several ag tours on Friday and Saturday July 1st
and 2nd. Machinery,
agronomics and field demonstrations will be highlighted.
Our
farm tours will take place on the Northwest side of Mt. Pulaski adjacent to the
Mt. Pulaski cemetery. Access to
the site will be from Elkhart blacktop.
The
tour will include talks on seed genetics, machinery technology, advancements in
fertilization and discussions on how our central Illinois grain is handled and
processed.
Corn
and soybeans plots will be on site along with some machinery exhibits.
Following
is tour information:
Tour times:
Friday, July 1st, 2:00 to 4:00
Saturday, July 2nd, 12:00 to 3:00
Shuttles will leave from the information tent on the town square on the hour
and 1/2 hour beginning 1/2 hour before the tours start each day. You may also drive to the site and park yourself. Tours are ongoing between the hours posted.
For information call Tom Martin @ 217-737-6417
Ag Tour Committee:
Derek Martin
Todd Farris
Dustin Cross
Tom Harms
Austin Ehle
