Travel Schedule
June 14–19, 2026 · Altoona & Ames, Iowa
Hotel
Prairie Meadows Hotel & Casino
1 Prairie Meadows Dr.
Altoona, IA 50009
Altoona, IA 50009
⏰ Check-In Note
Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 PM. If you arrive and your room is not ready yet, the hotel can hold your luggage at the front desk, or we can store it in one of the vehicles until after the Awards and Recognition event.
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Please make sure you are at the Gallagher Private Tent (Pavilion by Race Track) at the back of hotel by 4:00 PM.
Sunday, June 14 — Early Arrivals
Lee Ellsworth
FlightSouthwest #1771
Arrives11:25 AM · Sun 6/14
Departs4:40 PM · Thu 6/18
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Michele Marcoux
FlightDelta #DL5490
Arrives2:05 PM · Sun 6/14
Departs6:03 PM · Thu 6/18
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Josh Skinner
FlightAmerican #AA1763
Arrives12:52 PM · Sun 6/14
Departs3:22 PM · Thu 6/18
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Justin James
FlightDelta #5253
Arrives9:17 PM · Sun 6/14
Departs5:35 PM · Thu 6/18
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Monday, June 15 — Main Arrivals
Group 1James · Heather · Chris · Trey
Group 2Hugh · Steve · Aaron · Bill
Group 3Randy · Barrett · Jennifer · Austin
James Clark
FlightUnited Airlines
Arrives10:27 AM · Mon 6/15
Departs6:00 AM · Fri 6/19
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Shuttle
Group 1
Heather Gooden
FlightSouthwest #1771
Arrives11:30 AM · Mon 6/15
Departs5:10 AM · Fri 6/19
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Gluten FreeShuttle
Group 1
Chris Moses
FlightSouthwest #1771
Arrives11:30 AM · Mon 6/15
Departs4:40 PM · Thu 6/18
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Shuttle
Group 1
Trey Young
FlightSouthwest #1771
Arrives11:30 AM · Mon 6/15
Departs4:40 PM · Thu 6/18
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Shuttle
Group 1
Hugh Beckham
FlightUnited #247
Arrives12:30 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs7:02 PM · Thu 6/18
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Shuttle
Group 2
Steve Robinson
FlightUnited #596
Arrives12:36 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs5:17 AM · Thu 6/18
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Shuttle
Group 2
Aaron Furrer
FlightUnited #596
Arrives12:36 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs6:03 PM · Thu 6/18
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Shuttle
Group 2
Bill Soden
FlightSouthwest #1524
Arrives12:50 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs4:40 PM · Thu 6/18
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Shuttle
Group 2
Randy Bailey
FlightDelta
Arrives2:05 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs10:54 AM · Fri 6/19
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Shuttle
Group 3
Barrett Hill
FlightDelta #5490
Arrives2:07 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs6:50 AM · Fri 6/19
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Shuttle
Group 3
Jennifer Annette
FlightDelta #5490
Arrives2:07 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs5:17 PM · Thu 6/18
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Shuttle
Group 3
Austin Manley
FlightDelta
Arrives2:09 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs2:45 PM · Thu 6/18
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Shuttle
Group 3
Driving
Nick Chism
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C36
Rod Schoenbine
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C3A
Burke Suckow
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C34
Rusty Rice
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C3D
Brad Cochran
DrivingRobbie Johnson
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C32
Robert Fields
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C33
Tracy Jonas
Driving (TBC)CONF: RPMC29C35
Colin Straight
DrivingErin Harves
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C3E
Payten Cole
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C3F
Jeff Wilcox
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C40
Doug Jones
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C42
Stephanie Bowers
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C44
Kinsey Freemen
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C45
Ray Williams
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C41
Michael Koronis
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C23
Scott Majors
DrivingCONF: RPMC29C3B
Monday, June 15
Travel Day & Arrival · Altoona, IA
Early PM
Arrive in Altoona, IA
Hotel — Altoona, IA
4:00–9:30 PM
Dinner & Horse Races
Prairie Meadows / Race Track — Located at Hotel
Private Tent / Gallagher NA
6:00 PM
Awards & Recognition
Prairie Meadows — Private Tent
Tuesday, June 16
Wes's Farm · Station Rotations
STATION ROTATION DAY
All four groups rotate through four hands-on stations. Tap your group below to see your personal day sequence.
View by Group
Permanent Fence
Josh & Michael
8:00–9:45
TM-1
10:00–11:45
TM-2
1:00–2:45
TM-3
3:00–4:45
TM-3A
Temporary Fence
Michele & Brad
8:00–9:45
TM-2
10:00–11:45
TM-3
1:00–2:45
TM-3A
3:00–4:45
TM-1
I-Series Energizers
Lee & Jeff
8:00–9:45
TM-3
10:00–11:45
TM-3A
1:00–2:45
TM-1
3:00–4:45
TM-2
AP&T
Wes
8:00–9:45
TM-3A
10:00–11:45
TM-1
1:00–2:45
TM-2
3:00–4:45
TM-3
TM-1 · TUESDAY
8:00–9:45
Permanent Fence
Josh & Michael
10:00–11:45
AP&T
Wes
11:45–1:00
Lunch + Show & Tell
Box Lunch · Wes's Farm
1:00–2:45
I-Series Energizers
Lee & Jeff
3:00–4:45
Temporary Fence
Michele & Brad
5:00 PM+
Dinner + Show & Tell
Steak & Sides · Wes's Farm
TM-2 · TUESDAY
8:00–9:45
Temporary Fence
Michele & Brad
10:00–11:45
Permanent Fence
Josh & Michael
11:45–1:00
Lunch + Show & Tell
Box Lunch · Wes's Farm
1:00–2:45
AP&T
Wes
3:00–4:45
I-Series Energizers
Lee & Jeff
5:00 PM+
Dinner + Show & Tell
Steak & Sides · Wes's Farm
TM-3 · TUESDAY
8:00–9:45
I-Series Energizers
Lee & Jeff
10:00–11:45
Temporary Fence
Michele & Brad
11:45–1:00
Lunch + Show & Tell
Box Lunch · Wes's Farm
1:00–2:45
Permanent Fence
Josh & Michael
3:00–4:45
AP&T
Wes
5:00 PM+
Dinner + Show & Tell
Steak & Sides · Wes's Farm
TM-3A · TUESDAY
8:00–9:45
AP&T
Wes
10:00–11:45
I-Series Energizers
Lee & Jeff
11:45–1:00
Lunch + Show & Tell
Box Lunch · Wes's Farm
1:00–2:45
Temporary Fence
Michele & Brad
3:00–4:45
Permanent Fence
Josh & Michael
5:00 PM+
Dinner + Show & Tell
Steak & Sides · Wes's Farm
🗺️ Tap to Open Grazing Planner
Wes's Farm — Monroe, IA
Google Maps satellite view · 9411 W 56th St South, Monroe IA 50170 · Used for Tuesday station rotations and Wednesday grazing session.
Real Satellite Map
Search any US or Canadian farm address. GPS-accurate measurements in feet and acres.
Fence Types
Perimeter, electrified perimeter, and cross fences. Draws directly on the satellite map.
Electrification
Cross fences turn red when connected to an energizer or electrified perimeter.
Drag Energizers
Place and drag solar or mains energizers anywhere on the map. Reconnects automatically.
Fence Calculator
Every cross fence length, total perimeter, live footage, wire rolls, and post counts.
Shopping List
Build a project list from the Gallagher catalog. Export to CSV or PDF with pricing.
During the session: open the Grazing Planner, search the farm address, and draw your rotational paddock design directly on the satellite map. When finished, tap ↓ Save PNG to download your design with all measurements.
Wednesday, June 17
Multi-Location Day
8:30–10:30
12:30–1:30
Afternoon — Split Sessions @ Wes's Farm
Wes's Farm
9411 W 56th St South, Monroe, IA 50170
2:00–2:55
Goodnature
Wes's Farm
Jeff & Scott leading
2:00–2:55
Tank Level Monitor / Philmac / Grazing
Wes's Farm
Ray & Lee leading
3:00–4:00
Teams Call
Rob Clayton · Chief Executive, Animal Management
Virtual · All participants join together
4:10–5:10
Goodnature
Wes's Farm
Jeff & Scott leading
4:10–5:10
Tank Level Monitor / Philmac / Grazing
Wes's Farm
Ray & Lee leading
5:15–6:00
Discussions / Show & Tell
Wes's Farm
Thursday, June 18
Miraco & Departure
8:00 AM — Split by Group
8:00–8:45
Miraco Tour
Miraco Facility
8:00–8:45
Miraco Lineup
Miraco Facility
9:00 AM — Groups Swap
9:00–9:45
Miraco Tour
Miraco Facility
9:00–9:45
Miraco Lineup
Miraco Facility
Afternoon
12:00–1:30
Miraco Install
Wes's Farm
2:00 PM
DEPART
Participant Groups
June 2026 · TM Training
TM-1
7 Members
RobbieRandyRobertJamesDougRaySteve
TM-2
7 Members
BillColinRodNickHeatherJustinRusty
TM-3
8 Members
TreyBurkeHughJenniferPeytonAaronAustin
TM-3A
7 Members
ErinTracyBarrettChrisStephanieKinsey
Facilitators & Float
Instructors, Support & Absent
LeeScott MajorsBrad CJoshJake JonesMicheleWesJeffMichaelRay
Group Color Key
TM-1TM-2TM-3TM-3AAll Groups
Resources
Product Docs & Training Guides
Tap View to read all pages in the app. Tap ↓ Save to download to your device.
Fencing — Facilitator Guides
Temporary Fence Setup — Facilitator Guide
Conductor selection, Poly vs Turbo, setup sequence, common mistakes & teach-back prompts.
Permanent Fence Install — Facilitator Guide
Product selection, install sequence, grounding rules, common mistakes & reinforcement cadence.
I-Series Energizers
I-Series Product Playbook
Full I-Series lineup — features, positioning, and dealer selling guidance.
AP&T
HR0 Handheld EID Tag Reader — Sales Presenter
Benefits, connectivity, use cases, HR range comparison, and full spec sheet.
Animal Performance & Traceability — Part 1: Ecosystem & Equipment
Connected solutions ecosystem, the "why," scale heads (W-0, W-1, TW series), load bars & EID readers.
Animal Performance & Traceability — Part 2: Hardware, Subscriptions & Auto Weigher
Load bars, EID reader range, data & pedigree views, subscription tiers, multi-farm dashboard, and the Auto Weigher.
Animal Performance & Traceability — Part 3: Software, Use Cases & Sales Scenarios
Mobile & web app data views, session trends, individual records, and sales-by-scenario customer profiles.
AP&T Cattle Bundle Guide — Right Operation, Right Bundle
Qualify producers with five questions, then match cow-calf to feedlot operations to the right weighing + EID setup with Good / Better / Best picks and an at-a-glance starting-point table.
Tank Level Monitoring
Tank Level Monitor — Sales Presenter
Product overview, installation, alarms, dual connectivity plans, and technical specs.
Goodnature
Goodnature 2024 Range Presenter & Training Guide
Full range overview, how it works, trap comparisons, setup guides, and Mouse Trap product trainer.
Marketing
GNA Marketing Collateral Guide — North America
FY27 collateral catalog: store reset & retail displays, shelf wobblers, branded merchandise, event materials, product guides & catalogs, ordering process, and marketing resources.
Show & Tell — Random Draw