International Programs for Agriculture

2009 Study Tour / May 11 (after final exams) -- cost approx. $3,000. per student (airfare, lodging, meals, and transportation in France). Student will receive 3 credit hours for the mandatory Spring orientation.

4-week internship after 2-week study tour. Host family will provide room and board. Student can earn 3 credit hours for internship.

If you are interested in the France tour/internship program please E-mail or stop by the office.

For additional information contact:
     UK Office of International Programs for Agriculture
     302 Charles E. Barnhart Building
     Lexington, KY 40546-0276
     Dr. Michael Reed, 257-7259, E-mail: mrreed@uky.edu
     Anita Hill, 257-1711, E-mail: anita.hill@uky.edu

From left: Professor Steve Isaacs-Team Leader, Laura Powers-Ag Economics, Stephen Coleman-Biotechnology, Jessica Jones-Biotechnology, Renee Saunier-Ag Economics, Beth Bloom-Biotechnology,Elizabeth Hardesty-Biotechnology, and Erin Vachon-Natural Resources and Conservation Management.

From Left: Elizabeth Hardesty, Stephen Coleman, Paul Wechman, Renee Saunier, Laura Powers, Beth Bloom, Jessica Jones, and Erin Vachon

From left: Harold Salsbery III, Professor John Hartman-Team Leader, Ashlee Puckett, Denny Vogt, Nikki Inman, Conley Chaney, Kent Chaney

Spring Study Tour 2003

Tuesday, May 13 Pick the group at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, to Dijon.
04:30 p.m.    Welcome meeting at ENESAD
07:00 p.m.    Dinner with ENESAD students

Wednesday, May 14
09:00 a.m.     Introduction to Historic Burgundy and guided tour of downtown Dijon
02:00 p.m.    General introduction to Burgundy
03:30 p.m.    Tour of a "small red fruit" farm at Concoeur
05:30 p.m.    Reception at the City Hall of Dijon (Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy)

Thursday, May 15
10:00 a.m.     Tour of the Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay (11^th Century)
12:30 p.m.    Lunch at the farmer restaurant of Flavigny - fortified middle age city
03:00 p.m.    Overview of agricultural landscapes and tour of a cereal farm
08:00 p.m.    BBQ with students

Friday, May 16
08:30 a.m.     Presentation of the Comte cheese processing and tour of a factory
11:00 a.m.     Tour of a Montbeliarde caw dairy farm
02:00 p.m.    Aging at Cheese Cellars at Fort St Antoine
04:30 p.m.    Tour of a "lapidaire" factory

Saturday, May 17
On your own for visiting Dijon (market, museum)
Optional tour at Château de Bussy-Rabutin in the afternoon

Sunday, May 18 (300 miles)
09:00 a.m.     Tour of a "truffe" farm at Grignan
11:00 p.m.    A lavender distillery at Nyons
03:00 p.m.    Visit of the Roman theater at Orange
08:00 p.m.    Dinner and night at Saintes Maries de la Mer

Monday, May 19 (30 miles)
Relax, visit of the city, abrivado at 11:00 a.m., lunch on your own, Tour of a Fighting bull farm. Riding and dinner at 5:00 p.m.

09:00 a.m.     Tour of an organic rice farm
11:00 a.m.     Tour of an olive tree farm and an oil factory at Nimes
03:00 p.m.    Stop and cross Pont du Gard Roman aqueduc

Wednesday, May 21 (120 miles)
09:00 a.m.     Presentation of the wines of Burgundy
11:00 p.m.    Visit of the Hospices de Beaune
02:00 p.m.    Tour at Domaine Latour at Aloxe Corton: vineyard and cellars
08:00 p.m.    Great BBQ party

Thursday, May 22 (60 miles)
09:00 a.m.     Introduction and tour of a slauter
11:00 a.m.     Tour of a Charolais breeding farm
03:00 p.m.    Tour of a Bresse Capon farm
05:30 p.m.       Tour of a Montbeliarde dairy farm

Friday, May 23 (100 miles)
09:00 a.m.     Visit of the European Taste Institute and conference on new consumer's taste
02:00 p.m.    Conference and final discussion on changes in agriculture policy (EU, USA)
08:00 p.m.    Dinner with ENESAD students

Saturday, May 24
Depart for Paris at 09:00 a.m. Hôtel BVJ, Downtown Paris (Metro LOUVRES)

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