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Sept 9 (Reuters) – A suburban Chicago farm that boasts the “world’s largest corn maze” is celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the world’s most well-known fictional secret service agent, James Bond.
The intricate maze, set to open Saturday, options over 10 miles (16 kilometers) of trails and sits on 28 acres (11 hectares) in Spring Grove, Illinois, north of Chicago.
Common view of the “world’s largest corn maze” celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of James Bond, in Spring Grove, Illinois, September 8, 2022. U.S. REUTERS/Eric Cox
“It is a completely different theme yearly,” stated George Richardson, co-owner of Richardson Journey Farm. “We’re highlighting 60 years of James Bond this 12 months, a really enjoyable theme for us.”
Richardson says the maze is made through the use of high-tech corn planter tractors outfitted with GPS and particular shutoffs. Because the tractor travels throughout the sector, corn seed is dropped to plant the maze’s sample, right down to the tiny particulars of their chosen design.
“It is a reasonably large course of,” stated Richardson. “It’s totally pleasurable and to see the outcomes, it is actually wonderful.”
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Reporting by Eric Cox; Modifying by Diane Craft
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