NFL Star Narrates For Monsanto

On Friday morning the first thing I did upon waking up and getting ready is I stopped by the Monsanto booth. I decided that I wanted to go through the Mobile Technology Unit they had on display.

The Mobile Technology Unit is, a unique traveling exhibit showcasing Monsanto’s advances in plant breeding, biotechnology and new product innovations focused on corn, soybean and cotton that support farmer success. Monsanto’s official research headquarters are located at the Chesterfield Laboratories and on averages receives 10,000 visitors per year. However, do to location and time constraints this research center is not feasible for everyone to see, and that is why the Mobile Technology Unit was created.

The Mobile Technology Unit is 53 feet long and has 1,000 square feet of exhibit space. This unit has traveled over 28,000 miles in a mere 8 months and had over 8,000 people tour it. It truly is an impressive sight to see.

I personally had the opportunity to go on the guided tour and was extremely impressed. The tour begins with a 14 minute video narrated by Kurt Warner. The video discusses Monsanto’s research tactics and gives many interesting facts. For example, on average it takes 8 to 10 years and investments of $50 million to $100 million to develop and introduce a single new trait. After the video is completed, you actually get the opportunity to see some of the research equipment and get led on a tour through the rest of the mobile unit.

Overall, it was an extremely impressive site and I highly encourage anyone that gets an opportunity to tour this unit to do so. I know my tour was definitely one of my major highlights on my CLASSIC ADVENTURE.