The Iowa and Cornbelt chapters rounded out their 2017-2018 year with two great tours at Vermeer Corporation and Lely North America in Pella, Iowa on May 18. Mark Core, CMO and Vice President of Forage and Lifecycle Solutions at Vermeer, spoke to the group about Vermeer’s history as well as their business and marketing philosophies. Following his talk, the group received a guided tour of the company’s museum and Founders House.

After the Vermeer tour, the group then visited Lely’s North American headquarters. During this tour, Chad Huyser, Vice President of Lely North America, spoke to attendees about the company’s history and where they’re headed in the future. The group also received a tour of Lely’s automatic milker manufacturing facility. Following the tours, the group enjoyed refreshments at a local Pella pub.