Travel Schedule
June 14–19, 2026 · Altoona & Ames, Iowa
Sunday, June 14 — Early Arrivals
Lee Ellsworth
FlightSouthwest #1771
Arrives11:25 AM · Sun 6/14
Departs4:40 PM · Thu 6/18
Michele Marcoux
FlightDelta #DL5490
Arrives2:05 PM · Sun 6/14
Departs6:03 PM · Thu 6/18
Josh Skinner
FlightAmerican #AA1763
Arrives12:52 PM · Sun 6/14
Departs3:22 PM · Thu 6/18
Monday, June 15 — Main Arrivals
Heather Gooden
FlightSouthwest #1771
Arrives11:30 AM · Mon 6/15
Departs5:10 AM · Fri 6/19
Gluten FreeChris Moses
FlightSouthwest #1771
Arrives11:30 AM · Mon 6/15
Departs4:40 PM · Thu 6/18
Trey Young
FlightSouthwest #1771
Arrives11:30 AM · Mon 6/15
Departs4:40 PM · Thu 6/18
Hugh Beckham
FlightUnited #247
Arrives12:30 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs7:02 PM · Thu 6/18
Steve Robinson
FlightUnited #596
Arrives12:36 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs~5:17 AM · Thu 6/18
Aaron Furrer
FlightUnited #596
Arrives12:36 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs6:03 PM · Thu 6/18
Bill Soden
FlightSouthwest #1524
Arrives12:50 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs4:40 PM · Thu 6/18
Randy Bailey
FlightDelta
Arrives2:05 PM · Mon 6/15
Departs10:54 AM · Fri 6/19
Driving
Nick Chism
DrivingRod Schoenbine
DrivingBurke Suckow
DrivingRusty Rice
DrivingBrad Cochran
DrivingRobbie Johnson
DrivingRobert Fields
DrivingTracy Jonas
Driving (TBC)Monday, June 15
Travel Day & Arrival · Altoona, IA
Early PM
Arrive in Altoona, IA
Hotel — Altoona, IA
4:00 PM
Horse Races
Prairie Meadows — Altoona, IA
After Races
Dinner
Altoona, IA
Evening
Check-in / Free Time
Hotel
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 — TURTLES · 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 INTERNATIONAL · 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
Wednesday, June 17
Multi-Location Day
8:30–10:30
Iowa State Farm Visit
Ames, IA
11:00–12:30
eShepherd Farm Visit
Nevada, IA
Afternoon — Split Sessions @ Wes's Farm
2:30–3:30
Goodnature
Wes's Farm
Jeff & Scott leading
2:30–3:30
SLMS / Philmac / Grazing
Wes's Farm
Ray & Lee leading
3:45–4:45
Goodnature
Wes's Farm
Jeff & Scott leading
3:45–4:45
SLMS / Philmac / Grazing
Wes's Farm
Ray & Lee leading
5:00–6:00
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 — Turtles
7 Members
RobbieRandyRobertJamesDougRaySteve
TM-2 — International
7 Members + 1 Open
BillColinRodNickHeatherJustinRustyPNW — Open
TM-3
7 Members + 1 Open
TreyBurkeHughJenniferPeytonCheyenneAaronCAN — Open
TM-3A
7 Members
ErinTracyBarrettChrisThomasStephanieKinsey
Facilitators & Float
Instructors, Support & Absent
LeeScott MajorsBrad CJoshMicheleWesJeffMichaelRayJared (Vacation)Monica (Leave)
Group Color Key
TM-1 TurtlesTM-2 IntlTM-3TM-3AAll Groups
Product Resources
Documentation, Guides & Reference
Quick Access Hub — Tap any card to open the resource. Update links before the event by editing the
href on each card.
Fencing Systems
Permanent Fence Setup Guide
Installation standards, post spacing, wire specs, and connection best practices.
Temporary Fence Quick-Start
Step-by-step setup, stake placement, netting configuration, and teardown tips.
Fencing Troubleshooting Reference
Common fault codes, voltage drop diagnosis, and repair field checklist.
I-Series Energizers
I-Series Product Overview
Full lineup comparison — i12, i32, i65, i128 — with joule output, range, and ideal use cases.
Energizer Installation & Setup
Grounding requirements, power connections, solar configuration, and commissioning checklist.
Energizer Selling Conversation Guide
Key questions, value statements, and objection responses for customer-facing conversations.
AP&T & eShepherd
AP&T System Overview
Animal Performance & Tracking — hardware overview, connectivity setup, and data interpretation.
eShepherd Virtual Fencing Guide
Collar setup, zone configuration, grazing management, and troubleshooting common issues.
eShepherd App User Manual
Mobile app walkthrough — creating zones, monitoring livestock, and reading alerts.
Grazing, SLMS & Water
Grazing Systems Overview
Rotational grazing frameworks, paddock planning, and how Gallagher solutions integrate.
Philmac Water Products Guide
Fittings, pressure regulators, and livestock water delivery components — selection & install.
SLMS Reference Sheet
Stock Livestock Management System — key features, setup notes, and field application tips.
Goodnature
Goodnature Product Overview
Self-resetting trap lineup, placement best practices, and pest species targeting guide.
Goodnature Dealer Conversation Guide
Customer qualifying questions, common objections, and positioning vs. conventional trapping.
Miraco Water Systems
Miraco Product Line Overview
Tank and trough lineup — capacities, materials, and livestock suitability by species.
Miraco Installation Reference
Site prep, float valve setup, connection specs, and winterization recommendations.
General Resources
Gallagher Website
Full product catalog, dealer locator, and brand resources at gallagher.com.
Gallagher Learning Hub (LMS)
Online training modules, product certifications, and course completions.
Dealer Portal & Order Resources
Pricing, stock availability, order placement, and dealer support documentation.
Product Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side comparison of all major product lines to support dealer recommendations.