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Western Farm Show highlights new technologies, rich tradition
The 2010 Western Farm Show brings exciting new features, like the Food and Fuel Forum, and still provides all the exhibits and features you have come to expect at the Midwest's first farm show of the year. Feb. 19 will mark the beginning of the 49th Western Farm Show, which will run through Feb. 21. The show will be held at the American Royal Complex, and the hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Western Farm Show has been a venue and a resource for Midwestern farmers and ranchers, regardless of size, crop or species of livestock, and has adapted to the needs of farmers and ranchers through the years. "Once again, improved technology will be a selling point of the Western Farm Show," says Jeff Flora, CEO of the SouthWestern Association that manages the Western Farm Show. "This will be the first opportunity for most Midwest farmers and ranchers to see some of the new innovations in agricultural machinery and equipment." Last year, the Western Farm Show featured more than 500 exhibitors, who occupied the entire American Royal Complex. That's more than 400,000 square feet of floor space, filled with the latest in everything from tractors to livestock equipment, feed, seed and more. There's something for everyone at the show, whether you are a full-time farmer, lifestyle farmer or resident of the city interested in learning about agriculture. "Because the show is located in the Kansas City-metro area, our exhibits cater to lifestyle farmers as well as those involved in production agriculture full-time," says Flora. "Urban residents can learn more about alternative sources of fuel and energy at our Food and Fuel Forum as well." The Food and Fuel Forum will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and again Feb. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will feature experts from the biomass, ethanol, and wind energy industries, as well as experts from agricultural companies and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There will be presentations, a panel discussion and opportunities for questions from attendees. Topics will include how U.S. farmers can provide fuel and energy in addition to food and what opportunities may exist for agriculture. Admission to the Western Farm Show is just $8, and coupons for $3 off admission are available by visiting your participating SouthWestern Association dealer. Children under 12 get in free. For more information visit www.westernfarmshow.com.
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