Denver	The tour will again begin in Denver with a comprehensive overview of the industry. The group will learn about NCBA and current industry issues.
Kansas	Upon leaving Colorado, the group will travel to western Kansas to Grant County Feedyard, one of the nation's largest cattle feeding operations.
Nebraska	From there the tour will continue to Sioux City, Nebraska to tour IBP one of the largest beef packing and processing plants in the world. The visit is a proven favorite among tour participants, providing insight on the processing sector of the beef business
Chicago	Then the group will travel to Chicago to visit the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Bruss Company.
Washington, D.C.	The participants will end their tour with a visit to our nation's capitol where they will have a reception and presentation hosted by John Deere. In addition, they will have the opportunity to meet with their congressmen and senators. Furthermore, the group will visit with a number of U.S. agencies involved in agriculture production. Joining the tour in Washington, D.C., will be members of NCBA's Washington staff.