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Saturday, June 7 - Depart Des Moines for your flight to Chicago and onward overnight flight to Brussels, Belgium.
Day 1 - Sunday, JUNE 8
Saturday, June 7 - Depart Des Moines for your flight to Chicago and onward overnight flight to Brussels, Belgium.
Day 1 - Sunday, JUNE 8
- Morning arrival in Brussels.
- Panoramic drive to discover the different faces of the capital: the amazing Atomium, the Cinquantenaire Park with its Triumphal Arch, the Royal residence and the European Institutions District of Brussels.
- Lunch in Brussels.
- Afternoon walking tour of the city.
- Overnight stay in Brussels.
Day 2 – Monday, JUNE 9
- Morning visit with EU Parliament professionals.
- Visit to the Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Travel to hotel in Leidseplein, Amsterdam.
Day 3 - Tuesday, June 10
- Morning visit to a dairy farm – followed by a discussion with a dairy association member.
- Lunch near the farm.
- Afternoon visit to another livestock farm in the area.
Day 4 – Wednesday, June 11
- Morning visit to the Royal FloraHolland - the world’s largest flower auction.
- Visit with USDA FAS, Dutch Ministry of Ag, and Ag Associations to discuss EU policy with a focus on the livestock sector.
- Visit Keringhuis water management system for a tour and overview of how the Dutch have been leading innovators in keeping themselves above sea level for hundreds of years.
Day 5 – Thursday, June 12
- Full day at GreenTech - one of the largest horticulture focused shows in Holland.
Day 6 – Friday, June 13
- Full day of technical visits (i.e. swine, dairy, cattle, etc.).
Day 7 – Saturday, June 14
- Morning Amsterdam walking city tour.
- Lunch and free time to enjoy city on your own.
- Evening farewell dinner.
Day 8 – Sunday, June 15
- Hotel checkout and transfer to international airport for your flight back to the U.S.
This itinerary is subject to change without prior approval. Please note that if a last-minute cancellation occurs, a replacement technical visit will be arranged. If insufficient interest is demonstrated for this Market Study Tour, Iowa Farm Bureau reserves the right to make alternate plans.