Claas FarmPoint Signs Long-Term Lease for Hanson Dealership

Nov 02, 2023

Claas FarmPoint signed a 10-year lease on Friday, Oct. 27, for a permanent brick-and-mortar dealership in Hanson, Ky., just a few miles down the road from its temporary location in Madisonville. The dealership team plans to operate out of the temporary location in Madisonville until next summer. Construction will begin soon on the permanent location at Hopkins County Industry and Technology Park in Hanson, Ky.

While FarmPoint technicians and “parts runners” operate remotely, the new facility will serve as the hub for the company’s mobile-first, technology-driven parts and equipment service model.

“The FarmPoint dealership in Hopkins County will be home to our remote service support center that enables us to be proactive with customer equipment maintenance and service,” said Claas FarmPoint Commercial Development Head Patricio Frangella. “The permanent location will serve as a sort of ‘home base’ that will support our mobile resident technicians and parts runners. It’s a new concept that allows us to support customers and our own team in a different way, and it makes everyone more efficient.”

Source : Farm Equipment

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.