Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Sixteen at-large farmers and two alternates were recently selected for IFB's 2012 Cuba Market Study Tour. Two IAA Directors and one alternate were also selected.
Because personal and commercial travel to Cuba is facilitated by the U.S. Department of State, Illinois Farm Bureau applied for a commercial license this week in order to lead an agricultural products marketing, sales, and sales servicing delegation to Cuba. Formal approval of the travel license is not expected before mid to late February, so a June 27 - July 2, 2012, timeframe for the tour is planned.
Due to the commercial nature of the travel license, the focus of the trip will be on farmers representing the products that they are interested in selling to Cuba. Products represented by farmers on the trip include: live animals, corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, pork, beef, fresh water shrimp, eggs, milk, dairy products, and vegetables.
The sixteen at-large farmers named to the trip include:
President Philip Nelson and IAA Director Steve Hosselton will also accompany the trip. IAA Director David Serven will serve as the Board alternate.
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