North American Farm & Power Show begins Thursday, March 19th

Mar 16, 2015

Will continue until Saturday, March 21st

As the weather slowly starts to transition from winter to spring and summer, farmers will surely be on the lookout for new technology, products and ideas on how to maximize their yields and profits for this year and going forward.

The North American Farm & Power Show which kicks off Thursday, March 19th and runs until Saturday, March 21^st will give farmers an opportunity to network with fellow farmers and interact with many industry experts about all things farm and power.

The show, being held in Owatonna, Minnesota at the 4 Seasons Center will feature more than 100 exhibitors and their products including Central Advantage and their precision ag data analysis programs, Hutton Drainage & Excavating with their farm drainage and excavating equipment and Sunflower Manufacturing showcasing some of their tillage equipment.

The North American Farm & Power Show will also feature various speakers talking about the latest personal and professional challenges and innovations in agriculture.

Leah R. Gilbert will make a presentation on Thursday, March 19^th about the importance of succession planning and some of the obstacles that families may face.

On the morning of Saturday, March 21^st, Joshua Stamper, an Irrigation Extension Specialist will talk about how soil water fluctuation can affect seasonal management and how using soil moisture data can help make better decisions.

If the seminars aren’t enough to get you there, this might be.

There will be a grand prize draw with the winner receiving a John Deere D110 riding mower.

Join the conversation. Are you going to attend the North American Farm & Power Show? If you do, send us some photos and let us know how you enjoyed it.

Don’t forget to check out the Farms.com calendar page for other farm shows around the United States.

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