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World Ag Expo Celebrates
45 Years of Excellence
Posted on
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
 World
Ag Expo will celebrate 45 years of excellence February
14-16, 2012 in Tulare, California. The largest annual
agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo touts
more than 1,400 exhibitors who display cutting-edge
agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million
square feet of show grounds. An estimated average of
100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend the Expo
each year to learn about the latest advances in
agriculture.
More than 40 seminars will be offered in beef, dairy,
hay and forage, international trade, irrigation and
general agriculture categories. Seminars presented by
professionals in the industry provide attendees with
valuable information to improve their operations.
"Not only do buyers and sellers come together at World
Ag Expo to do business, but agricultural producers also
attend the show to expand their knowledge of
agricultural issues, production methods and
international trade," said Jerry Sinift, World Ag Expo's
Chief Executive Officer.
For the second year, a 20,000 square foot pavilion will
be dedicated to the beef and livestock industries.
Producers in those fields are encouraged to visit
Pavilion D for beef and livestock seminars and live
cattle demonstrations. Equine first aid, cattle handling
and cow dog training are just a few of the topics to be
covered in Pavilion D.
Attendees can get the latest news, information and
updates about World Ag Expo by downloading the new for
2012 mobile app for iPhone and Android platforms. The
free app provides mobile access to the schedule of
events, an exhibitor directory, map of the show grounds
and other visitor resources. The app will be available
for download by visiting the iTunes store or Android
Marketplace, search for "World Ag Expo".
World Ag Expo's Entertainment Pavilion will provide
entertainment for exhibitors, attendees and the
community throughout the three-day span of the Expo. On
Tuesday, February 14, country music artist Trace Adkins
will headline Concerts for a Cause. Joining Trace is
Brett Eldredge and local country group, Chaparral.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit agricultural
education on a local, state and national level.
The Ag Warriors Gala on February 15 will feature
President George W. Bush and the 82nd Airborne
Division's All American Chorus. The Gala will help
returning veterans secure training and careers in the
agriculture industry. The International Agri-Center has
joined forces with California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo; California State
University, Fresno; College of the Sequoias and West
Hills College Coalinga to develop plans to assist
service-members seeking training in the agricultural
field.
On the final day of the show, Thursday, February 16, the
Airoso family will celebrate 100 years of dairying by
hosting a dairy cattle auction in the Entertainment
Pavilion. The auction will be the first animal sale in
the history of World Ag Expo. The Airosos will
commemorate the century milestone by showcasing 25 to 30
head of their registered Holstein breeding stock at the
auction. In addition to their own animals, there will be
another 70 guest consignments from throughout the United
States and Canada.
For a full schedule of events, more information about
the show, or to pre-register for World Ag Expo 2012,
visit
www.WorldAgExpo.com.
(Source: International Agri-Center
press release, Jan. 16, 2012)
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World
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