The 4th "Gathering of the Green" conference will be held on March 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2006 at the Holiday Inn Moline Airport, Moline, Illinois, the home of Deere & Company.

The conference, focusing on John Deere antique two-cylinder and and new generation tractors, is composed of 30+ technical workshops, 45-50 vendors from across the nation, three evening speakers, fun auction, tours of John Deere factories in the Quad Cities, Dubuque and Waterloo, tours and luncheons for spouses, an opening night reception and a final evening banquet with a keynote speaker.

See the "Gathering" web site at www.gatheringofthegreen.com for complete details.

Also, call the "Gathering" Information line at 815-246-4243 for information and to request registration materials. Also e-mail Ken Reese at kwreese@aol.com or call 815-578-8635.

"Harvest in the Heartland" is the 2006 theme and will focus on planters, shellers, combines, plows and corn pickers along with two-cylinder and new generation tractors.

This conference is a must for all two-cylinder enthusiasts. Talk to anyone who has attended in the past, they'll tell you not to miss it. Over 1500 people from 39 states and Canada attended the 2004 conference.[SIZE=1][COLOR=green]