Farm Progress Show, the nation’s largest outdoor farm event.  Annually hosts more than 600 exhibitors and averages attendance from producers in 46 states and round the world.

Farm Progress Show, www.farmprogressshow.com, the nation’s largest outdoor farm event, annually hosts more than 600 exhibitors displaying new farm equipment, tractors, combines and farm implements; seed and crop protection products; and many additional farm supplies and services.

• The show rotates between its two permanent sites. Location in even numbered years: Boone, Iowa. Location in odd numbered years: Decatur, Illinois.

Farm Progress Show is rated No. 1 (co-ranked with Husker Harvest Days, a Farm Progress event) on the Trade Show News Network’s list of the nation’s largest trade shows.

Producers from the U.S. and around the world attend this industry-leading annual agricultural event. Ag manufacturers and suppliers from across the country and around the world are exhibitors. Field demonstrations are a show mainstay. Field demos include side-by-side tillage techniques, GPS and precision equipment, and tractor and combine performance comparisons, when weather allows. Live cattle-handling demonstrations include the newest cattle chutes, equipment, animal health products and work techniques. Additionally, the show features restored antique machinery and entertainment.

The Decatur show site has been expanded many times from its original inception to accommodate more exhibitors, visitor services and comfort features.

The show is an excellent learning opportunity for producers and includes a wide variety of learning opportunities presented by exhibitors.