Farm Progress Show 2016 Near Boone, Iowa Next Week

Aug 26, 2016

By Joe Dales, Farms.com

Ames, Iowa – Farmers and agri business professionals from around the world are preparing for an important gathering in a field near Boone, Iowa next week. The Annual Farm Progress Show begins on Tuesday August 30 and runs Wednesday and ends Thursday, September 1. Organizers report that even with lower commodity prices the show is sold out as far as exhibitors wanting to be there.

For information on the 2016 Farm Progress Show visit http://www.FarmProgressShow.com

One of the favorite farmer must see events during the Farm Progress Show is the Harvest Demonstrations. All of the new combines and technology is on display in a real corn field.

The Farm Progress Show is also the event where many manufacturers and companies unveil new products and have the latest equipment available on display with senior company representatives to explain new innovations.

The Farms.com will be exhibiting in the Varied Industries tent at booth number VIT9405.

“We always have a terrific time at the Farm Progress Show,” says Andrew Bawden, Manager with Farms.com. “This is one of the best farm shows for a number of reasons, all of the major companies exhibit with many of their best displays and people combine that with the large number of farmers from across the world attend and you have a winning combination.

For more information on the Farm Progress Show visit the website at www.FarmProgressShow.com

More details on the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa.

Aug 30,31, & Sept 1, 2016

Admission: $15 per Adult

At the Gate: Students ages 13-17 - $8

Kids 12 and under Free

Show Hours:

Tuesday & Wednesday – 8 am to 5 pm

Thursday – 8 am to 4 pm

Address:

1827 217th Street; Boone, IA 50036

Here is video of some of the highlights from our trip to the Farm Progress Show in 2014 when it was last held near Boone, Iowa.

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