WV Farm Bureau Magazine February 2013 | Page 2

bytes Experience Agriculture in New Zealand Join West Virginia farmers and Farm Bureau members for an exciting tour of farms and agribusinesses in New Zealand in 2013. New Zealand is a global leader in beef and sheep production, and New Zealand farmers practice some of the most impressive conservation methods on the planet. This tour will take participants to both New Zealand islands and showcase beef and sheep production, commercial deer farming, natural resource conservation practices, and agricultural marketing strategies used in New Zealand. It will also give participants an opportunity to tour Auckland, the capital city of New Zealand, and spend a day with a farmer selected for each participant. Tour dates and final tour price remain subject to change until deposits have been paid, but the tentative dates for the tour are November 25 December 6, 2013. The cost per participant is approximately $6700.00, which includes airfare, hotels, all transportation, all admission fees, and most meals during the trip. It also includes a traditional New Zealand Thanksgiving Dinner prepared especially for our group. To make reservations or to get more information about the tout, visit the WVFB homepage at www.wvfb.org and click on “New Zealand Agriculture Tour 2013” or contact Roger Hanshaw at rogerhanshaw@gmail. com or (304) 587-9947. 2 West Virginia Farm Bureau News Hedgesville, West Virginia 1-800-842-0276 40+ Years Experience Residential, Commercial & Agricultural www.timberlinebuildings.com Articles for NewsBytes must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Time-sensitive announcements must be submitted no less than 8 weeks prior to the date of the event. Electronic submissions, including photos, are preferred. Send to [email protected].