Farm Show to Feature Latest Technology

Jan 28, 2010

The lingering drought and recession haven't stalled registrations for next week's Colusa Farm Show in Northern California.

More than 260 exhibitors large and small will gather for the self-proclaimed "Granddaddy of Farm Shows" beginning Feb. 2 at the fairgrounds in Colusa, Calif.

Tractors and other large equipment will fill the parking lot and some lawn areas as smaller products will be peddled indoors during the three-day festival.

"They're still signing up," said Paulette Sterk, exhibits representative for the fairgrounds. "We always have a lot. This year we've got more in the barns than we had before. We ran out of indoor spots ... and all the outdoor spots have been taken. That was a way to get their foot in the door."

Held to acquaint farmers and ranchers with the latest equipment and techniques, the Colusa Farm Show has provided one-stop shopping for various farm services for 45 years.

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