Indiana Farmfest.New in 2005 is the Indiana Farmfest, a farm show dedicated to all of Indiana's producers. Produced by Cygnus Trade Shows, the inaugural event will be held September 13-15 in Tipton, Ind. The three-day event three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. includes 140 acres of field demonstrations, private demonstration areas, livestock handling and horse training demos by Van Hargis, educational seminars, entertainment, a toy and craft tent and more. In addition, Show Manager Darren Winfield estimates that 350 companies will display their products during the farm show. Winfield says the Indiana Farmfest will be an excellent opportunity for agriculture marketers to showcase their products. For exhibitors who need "elbow room elbow room Noun sufficient scope to move or to function Noun 1. elbow room - space for movement; "room to pass"; "make way for"; "hardly enough elbow room to turn around" room, way ," the farm show offers jumbo display areas, measuring 250' wide by 150' deep. "In the jumbo space, a potential buyer can take a test drive and kick the tires without ever leaving a company's booth," says Winfield. This must be an attractive feature for marketers as Winfield says all of the show's jumbo display areas are sold out. In addition to large outdoor display areas, Indiana Farmfest offers 10' by 10' display areas in an air-conditioned building, which is quite a luxury at farm shows. However, the Indiana Farmfest is more than just a one-stop shop-ping trip for area producers. The show is teaming up with the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Institute and Indiana Agri-News to produce a conference on Sept. 15 called "Indiana Farmfest Ag Matters Day." The conference will focus on the newly formed Indiana State Department of Agriculture and will feature several key government officials including the newly appointed Director of Agriculture Andy Miller Andy Miller may be:
Winfield says a biofuels panel is also on the agenda, featuring many industry leaders such as Mike Jack son, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Ag Business Group; Phil Lambert with the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition; Charlie Smith, CEO of CountryMark Co-op; and Tom Verry with the National Biodiesel Board The National Biodiesel Board, headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, was created in 1992 by America's soybean interests with the express purpose of getting biodiesel accepted into America's fuel mix. and Renewable Fuels Association The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is an American lobbying organization which promotes policies, regulations, and research and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of ethanol fuel. . USDA USDA, n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture. Secretary Mike Johanns also has been invited to attend the event. "We want the show to really focus on Indiana agriculture and prove that the Indiana Farmfest is a great venue to promote not only agriculture products but also the national and state farm policy agendas," Winfield concludes. For more information on attending or exhibiting at the 2005 event, visit www.farmshows.com, or call 800/827-8007. |
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