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August 3-4, 2023

Manning/Audubon, Iowa

$150/Person | After June 15 – $175
Optional Overnight Hotel Stay & Day 2 Tours: $150/room

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THE HEARTLAND

The seeds have been planted. Businesses are taking root. The prairie is evolving. Are you ready for what’s next? 

The American dream has never been more alive than it is right now in rural Iowa. Investments and advancements are happening in schools, hospitals, tourist attractions, businesses, and even on Main Streets. The Evolution of the Heartland tour is designed to showcase what’s happening in rural Iowa today and highlight how agriculture has been a catalyst for entrepreneurs who believe in growing their dreams and contributing to the greater common good. 

This experience intends to leave you with a changed impression of what rural Iowa and agriculture are all about.

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”I enjoyed the multiple tours offered. Each one was unique and yet not so long that it got monotonous. The meals were delicious also!”
/ 2022 Attendee
”The ostrich farm tour was so cute and fascinating! The farmers were very knowledgeable and they taught us a lot of new things!”
/ 2022 Attendee
”I really enjoyed the fish farm tour, I’ve never thought about pond management before, it was also a good example of environmental stewardship.”
/ 2022 Attendee
”I actually enjoyed the Brinkman Ag Solutions tour the most. It was full of interesting facts. They are involved in so many things, and seem very passionate about each of them.”
/ 2022 Attendee
”I found all the inventions that PigEasy has created absolutely fascinating!”
/ 2022 Attendee
”The fish hatchery, ostrich, and yak farms were all excellent tours. I loved being able to sample and touch the animals, feathers, and yarn. I was even able to purchase the meat! Excellent presentations.”
/ 2022 Attendee
”There were so many opportunities to network with different people. I liked having the FFA kids attend so I could learn about their program and aspirations.”
/ 2022 Attendee
”I enjoyed getting a closer view of the towns and their people as we visited Manning and Audubon on our shopping tour. I like visiting and exploring rural Iowa towns.”
/ 2022 Attendee
“If you eat, you have a connection to agriculture at least three times a day. Why not immerse yourself in all things rural by experiencing Evolution of the Heartland?"
/ Darcy Maulsby, 2022 Evolution of the Heartland Influencer
"Rural Iowa has a lot to offer in terms of unique farms! This was an amazing agritourism event in Western Iowa. I was able to help promote agriculture, small businesses, and opportunities in the smaller towns west of I-35."
/ The Farm Babe, 2022 Evolution of the Heartland Influencer
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