GUTHRIE COUNTY QUALITY MEATS

Guthrie Center, IA 
gcqualitymeats.com

Guthrie Quality Meats is a locally owned, community-driven meat processing business founded by Brett Rowley and Grant Sheeder. With deep agricultural roots in Guthrie County, Brett brings hands-on packing plant experience while Grant contributes generations of on-farm and food processing expertise. Formed in response to growing demand for reliable, local beef, their partnership delivers high-quality custom and state-inspected butchering with a commitment to service, integrity, and the local food system.

TEMPLETON RYE DISTILLERY

Templeton, IA
templetonamericanwhiskey.com

Templeton Rye Distillery offers an immersive look into one of America’s most legendary rye whiskey stories. Located in the small town of Templeton, Iowa, the distillery blends Midwestern grit with modern craftsmanship, bringing to life the bold spirit that earned Templeton Rye its Prohibition era reputation as “The Good Stuff.”

Guests will tour the beautifully designed distillery, explore the whiskey making process from grain to glass, and hear the captivating history of bootleggers, resilience, and revival that put Templeton on the whiskey map. The experience is topped off with guided tastings that showcase the distinctive character and smooth spice of Templeton Rye—making this stop equal parts history, hospitality, and high quality whiskey.

FEED MILL RESTAURANT (Lunch Stop)

Audubon, IA
Wapsytruckstop.com

Our lunch stop highlights a local success story rooted in agriculture and family values. Longtime Audubon area farmer Lawrence “Waspy” Handlos saw an opportunity to serve both his community and the thousands of travelers moving through rural Iowa each day. Along with his wife, Doris, he transformed that vision into Waspy’s—a family developed truck stop that quickly grew beyond its original purpose. Built on hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to service, the Audubon location has evolved into a full hospitality destination. Today, it is home to The Feed Mill Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch and experience firsthand how a farmer’s idea grew into a regional gathering place.

DUNCANS POULTRY

Missouri Valley, IA
Duncanspoultry.com
Duncan’s Poultry LLC got its start in 1987 at the original processing plant, when two brothers—Wade, age 17, and Matt, age 13—decided they were done walking beans. “We’d rather clean chickens,” they declared. With the encouragement and support of their parents, Ron and Connie, that simple idea quickly took flight, and Duncan’s Poultry LLC was born.

Over the years, Duncan’s Poultry has grown to offer an expanding range of products and services to meet the needs of poultry owners at every stage. Today, we provide a wide variety of baby chicks for backyard flocks, including carefully selected laying hens as well as meat bird broilers. Our offerings also include turkeys, geese, and ducks, along with the feed and accessories needed to raise a healthy, successful flock. When your birds are fully grown, Custom Exempt Processing services are available as well.

Proudly located in the Loess Hills of Iowa, this family run business is committed to sustainability. In 2015, solar panels were installed to help power the operation and reduce its environmental footprint.

At Duncan’s Poultry, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you—and your flock

OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS: MAGNOLIA HOTEL

165 Howard Street, Omaha NE.
magnoliahotels.com

EVENING RECEPTION – OLIVE & IRA’S – MAGNOLIA HOTEL

Kansas City, KS
oliveandiras.com

Chic and elegant, Olive & Ira’s—the Magnolia Hotel’s on-site bar and restaurant—is often described by guests as even more comfortable than their own living room. A favorite gathering place in downtown Omaha, it welcomes travelers to mingle, indulge in thoughtfully crafted cuisine, sip signature cocktails, and unwind in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Attendees will enjoy an evening reception featuring food and drinks, offering the perfect setting to connect and relax before heading out to explore the energy, culture, and nightlife of Old Market, Omaha just steps away.

Old Market – Omaha

LONG WALK FARM

Council Bluffs, IA
longwalkfarm.com

Long Walk Farm is a community rooted operation founded by Tiffiny Clifton and Matt Johnson, whose Midwestern farm backgrounds eventually drew them back to the land. In the midst of the 2020 pandemic, they took a leap—purchasing a small farm east of Council Bluffs and building their vision from the ground up through hands on learning and collaboration.

In just five years, Long Walk Farm has grown from a two person endeavor into a thriving business with a dedicated year round and seasonal team. Farming with nature in mind, the farm is in organic transition, using organic, non GMO seeds and avoiding synthetic inputs. Through low till practices, cover cropping, composting, and mindful resource use, they focus on building healthy soil, protecting ecosystems, and creating a financially sustainable farm that supports fair wages and year round employment—all while feeding their local community.

MILK UNLIMITED DAIRY FARM

Atlantic, IA

Milk Unlimited is an Atlantic-based dairy producing nearly 11 million pounds of milk each year—enough to supply more than 160,000 people annually. Each cow averages 88 pounds of milk per day, showcasing a strong commitment to animal care and efficiency.

The operation is led by Kelly and Christy Cunningham, who became partners and moved to Atlantic in 2000. Kelly, a PhD-trained specialist in Animal and Nutritional Science, oversees daily operations, while Christy manages the business and administrative functions.

Technology and nutrition drive success at Milk Unlimited. Cows receive a scientifically balanced ration, supported by robotics, RFID tracking, and automated sanitation systems that enhance cow health, milk quality, and efficiency. Milking occurs 24/7, year-round, with milk rapidly cooled and transferred directly into tanker trucks. Four tankers deliver fresh milk daily to processors, highlighting innovation and stewardship in today’s dairy industry.

Lunch Prepared on site at Milk Unlimited by the Cass County Cattlemen

HAWKEYE BREEDERS

Adel, IA
hawkeyebreeders.com

Hawkeye Breeders, established in 1969 by Lloyd and Doris Jungmann, is a premier semen collection and export facility, shipping elite genetics to markets around the world. The operation provides comprehensive reproductive services, with each bull evaluated individually and placed into a customized collection program designed to maximize performance and export success.

Using advanced facilities, specialized equipment, and tailored housing and semen buffering protocols, Hawkeye Breeders ensures consistent, high quality results while helping producers fully capitalize on their most valuable genetics.