Revised January 17, 2008

Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program 2008 International Travel Seminar

Argentina/Chile January 19 –February 1, 2008

Itinerary Draft: Saturday 19 January Louisville, KY-DFW-Buenos Aires In-flight D 1:50 pm Depart from Louisville to Dallas on AA#3490. Arrive at 3:20 pm. 7:35 pm Depart from Dallas/Fort Worth on overnight flight AA #997 to Buenos Aires.

Sunday 20 January Arrive Buenos Aires B In-flight/L Arrive in Buenos Aires at 10:15 am. Upon arrival, meet your Argentina tour manager/escort, clear customs and receive a briefing on tour expectations followed by a welcome lunch in Puerto Madero at Puerto Cristal Restaurant. After lunch, check-in at your hotel. This afternoon receive a city sights/orientation tour. Retun to the hotel in the evening. Monday 21 January Buenos Aires B/L/D & Show Early morning departure for visit to Liniers Cattle Market, the largest of its kind in the world, where 11000 head are sold 4 days a week to supply mainly the city and suburbs. This gives a very accurate idea of the type of cattle of the country, since around 18 % of its total slaughter goes through it. We will be received by Liniers management staff member who will escort us through the facilities. Later participate in a short meeting/briefing. We then go to the suburbs to our hosts offices, for a briefing with the Foreign Agriculture Service and also a discussion on the current political and economic climate Lunch in La Bistecca restaurant (buffet, which includes cold cuts, grilled meats, and pasta). Afterwards, depart to the offices of the Secretary of Agriculture for discussions on Argentine agriculture from their perspective. Return to the Hotel. Depart this evening for a special dinner and also see local culture with a “Tango Show”.

Tuesday 22 January Buenos Aires-Pergamino B/L/D Start the day by traveling out of Buenos Aires towards the area of Pergamino, in the heart of Argentina’s corn belt. We make a first stop at a Thoroughbred horse stud (www.santapaula.com.ar), for a short inspection of the facilities. Later on, stop at “La Lucila” ranch which is dedicated to crops, such as corn, soybeans and wheat using no till agriculture which also has a polo pony breeding and training operation. Inspection of the facilities. Lunch at the ranch. Later, we continue to Pergamino Check into downtown hotel. We walk to dinner in town restaurant.

Wednesday 23 January Pergamino-Venado Tuerto B/L/D In the morning we leave town to visit a mixed production operation, dedicated to crops (approx. 2000 has. with leased land) which also has a small Angus herd, to produce commercial bulls, and fattening. We will talk with the manager who will discuss with us the farming practices, crop rotation, fertilization and herbicide management, commercial and financial aspects of the operation. We will of course have some time to inspect the crops. Visit Alejandro’s Calderon machinery shed in town, to get an idea of the type of technology which is used in the area, where most farmers don’t own large equipment, but hire heavy labor. Continue with lunch at the show grounds of the Sociedad Rural Argentina. After lunch, we make a short stop at a local grain elevator. Continue across the “Pampas” to Venado Tuerto and receive an agricultural briefing enroute per the interests of the group. Check into downtown hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Thursday 24 January Venado Tuerto-Villa Mercedes B/L/D In the morning, we visit a 200 ha. farm that is owned by the Gallo family. The Gallos are a typical example of a family owned operation which has gotten smaller by sub-division of land through inheritance, and are now struggling to keep the farm in the family. They are doing this through diversification with crops typical of the area, such as corn and soybeans, a small pedigree sheep operation, some poultry, and also lease some land. Lunch at the farm. We later depart to Villa Mercedes, in the province of San Luis, crossing the province of Cordoba, and also moving out of the main areas of the Pampas. Check into your hotel later that evening. Dinner at the hotel.

Friday 25 January Villa Mercedes -Mendoza B/L/D Today begin with a visit to “Cactus Feeders-Argentina”. Meet with the Manager for a tour and briefing of the feedlot and operations. We later leave Villa Mercedes and travel towards San Luis, stopping on the way to visit a 4000 hectare ranch dedicated to fattening in a pasture based system. Also meet with a private consultant, Diego Frias who advises the farm owner and helps in its management. We will do this in two smaller vehicles due to the possibly bad road conditions. Lunch in San Luis. Continue to Mendoza, crossing a very arid area, mainly devoted to cow-calf operations with very low stocking rate. We start seeing “oasis” as we get closer to the Andes, which allow irrigation to some areas. On arrival check into your hotel for a 2 night stay.

Saturday 26 January Mendoza B/L After proceed towards Tupungato, at the foot of the Andes, to visit a diverse operation produces fruit which applies modern technology. The operation also includes a winery. Learn about this important Argentine industry. Follow the wine production process and inspect the vineyards and orchards with the help of an agronomist. Participate in a tasting of Argentine wine followed by lunch. This afternoon and evening you will have the option to enjoy some free time. Dinner on your own.

Sunday 27 January Mendoza-Santiago B/L/D Early this morning depart Mendoza and begin your full day transfer from Argentina to Santiago, Chile. We are taken to the bus terminal where we hop on a regular bus line. The journey includes crossing the impressive Andes Mountains. The pass goes to 3,100 meters (or 10,000 feet). After crossing over the Andes meet our Chilean bus in the town of Los Andes. Stop for lunch at a rustic restaurant in the small village of Curimón within the Valley of the Aconcagua River. In the afternoon, we visit Oscar Marin, local fruit grower who also raises llamas. Along the way, receive a briefing on Chilean agriculture and economics. Arrive Santiago and check-in at your hotel followed by dinner.

Monday 28 January Santiago B/L This morning travel to the Haras de Pirque Horse Stud & Winery. Start with a tour of their Vineyard and Winery operation. At 11:30 am you will participate in a private wine tasting. Following the wine tasting enjoy lunch at their winery with a view overlooking the vineyards and mountains. Following lunch continue with a visit to their Horse Ranch. Here you will see their stallions and receive a tour of their training facilities. After departing the ranch visit to a local fruit grower/packer. After your visit depart back to Santiago where you will have the evening free. Your Chilean escort/guide can suggest unique venues for dinner on your own.

Tuesday 29 January Santiago B/L/D This full day starts with a 7:00 am visit to the Lo Valledor distribution market. Then a mid-morning visit to vegetable producers in Curacaví valley with the extension representative from the local farmers' co-op. Stop at Lomiton for a Chilean style lunch. After lunch visit the Port of Valparaíso.

Wednesday 30 January Santiago B/L/D & Show Begin the day with a morning briefing and discussion with the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service and other U.S. Embassy staff. Also a visit to the Kentucky State Trade Office and receive a briefing by Mr. Cornejo. Continue to the Catholic University Agronomy School in Santiago. Here discuss current issues regarding education. Have lunch at the university. After lunch meet with SNA (Sociedad Nacional de Agricultura), the equivalent of the Farm Bureau in the U.S. (pending confirmation). This evening, transfer to San Cristobal peak which overlooks the city of Santiago. Continue to a popular local restaurant to enjoy a “South American” Dinner including live traditional music.

Thursday 31 January Santiago-USA B/L/in Flight Meals This morning visit the Kentucky based company Alltech Chile and meet with country manager Gabriel Guaildoni. After lunch return to Santiago and continue with a city and sights tour including the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, San Francisco Church, La Moneda, etc. Later this afternoon you will have the opportunity for a class meeting, additional visits, shopping or free time. At about 8:00 pm re-group and transfer to the airport for check-in. Depart this evening at 11:25 pm on AA#940, an overnight flight back to the USA.

Friday 1 February Santiago 6:10 am Arrival in Dallas and proceed through customs and passport control. *Depart at 2:15 pm on continuing flight AA#1656 to Louisville arriving at 5:10 pm. (*The group will have the option to standby for earlier flights departing at 7:15 & 10:20 am.)

Itinerary, flights and technical visits are subject to change

Jorge Cazenave will be the escort/guide for Argentina (54) 9 11 5407 9977 (from USA) Erika Schmitt will be the escort/guide for Chile

Mobile # 15 5407 9977 (in country),

Mobile # (56) 9 9645 9983

Hotels List: Sun/Mon

20 & 21 January

Etoile

Buenos Aires www.etoile.com.ar

Roberto Ortiz 1835 (1113) Buenos Aires Tel: 54-11-4805-2626

Tuesday

22 January

Pergamino

Terrazas Hotel

http://www.terrazashotel.com.ar/

Av. H. Yrigoyen 980 • B2702FUW Pergamino Pcia. de Buenos Aires • Argentina Telefax: 54-2477 421597 / 432991 434138 / 434493 / 434588

Wednesday

23 January

Venado Tuerto

Hotel Riviera Belgrano y Alvear (2600) Tel/Fax: 54(3462) 42-1700

Thursday

24 January

Villa Mercedes

Amerian Palace Hotel

http://www.amerianpalacehotel.com.ar/

León Guillet 71 (5370) Villa Mercedes, San Luis Telephone: +54 2657 440 0000

Fri/Sat

25 & 26 January

NH Cordillara

Mendoza

http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/argentina/mendoza/nh-cordillera.html

Avda.España, 1324, M5500DWN Mendoza (Argentina) Tel.: +54.26.14416464

Sun-Weds

27-30 January

Santiago

Hotel Neruda Avenida Pedro de Valdivia 156 Providencia, Santiago, Chile Tel: 56 (2) 231 0010 Fax: 56 (2231 0007)