Humanity in the Food Web will repeat its trip to the Fair Oaks Farm this spring. A great agenda is coming together, including a presentation from WILL‘s Todd Gleason! It is always a pleasure to hear that voice, and it will be a unique opportunity to have him touring the farm with us throughout the day.
6:30 a.m.-6:45 Check in and boarding
- Meet along West Pennsylvania Ave near the Agricultural Engineering Sciences Building (see details below)
7:00 Departure for the Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Indiana
9:00 Arrival
- Enjoy breakfast buffet featuring Fair Oaks Farms products and
- Presentation by Todd Gleason
10:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Visit the Fair Oaks Farm
- Organized tours,
- Lunch on your own (bring a sack lunch or purchase from restaurants onsite), and
- Free time for browsing of exhibits
2:45 Check in for return at buses
3:00 Departure for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
5:00 Arrival
Students should arrive between 6:30 a.m. and 6:45. We will meet along West Pennsylvania Avenue near the Agricultural Engineering Sciences Building. The Agricultural Engineering Sciences Building (AESB) is on the east edge of the south quad, near the ACES Library. Pennsylvania Avenue runs along the southern edge of the building. You’ll find the busses parked in the street.
This is a required class event and attendance will be taken.