Illinois farmers that want to stay competitive with their South American counterparts have an opportunity to get an up close look this winter. Illinois Farm Bureau plans to organize an issues study tour to Argentina and Brazil starting in late January through early February. I-F-B Senior Director of Commodities, Tamara Nelsen, explains what the organization and Illinois farmers want to explore;

Illinois farmers that want to venture to the two South American countries must commit to doing some homework before and share what they’ve found when they return;

If you want to farm and want to participate in the Farm Bureau Issues Tour to Argentina and Brazil, contact your county Farm Bureau for details on how to apply. You have about two weeks. The deadline is November 14th.