It was my first trip there. It was a little overwhelming as far as size. I think the site is about 1600 acres including the demonstration crops and hayfields. The exhibit area is about 130 acres. About 10 barns/buildings with many inside exhibitors plus all the equipment and exhibits outside. About every major and minor farm equipment manufacturer has exhibits. Lots of cattle handling equipment, cattle demo's, trailers, skid steers, fencing equipment, drones for spraying, chicken house equipment in addition to the crop and hay equipment. We arrived at the 8:30 opening and started walking. At 12:30 we stopped for lunch. I don't know how far we walked, but too many miles - for old folks on statin drugs at least.
One of our missing members Farm Fence Solutions had an exhibit with 2 of the Protech post drivers and other fencing materials and equipment.
John Deere probably had the largest exhibit. Brands you have heard of, but probably not seen much of like Fendt and the modern version of Deutz. Then brands you probably never knew existed like Pottinger hay equipment. Lots to see and do if a person has the endurance. Only $10 admission and free parking. Hotel costs during the event were very expensive. But a very nice and well organized event.
