LITTLE ROCK — The 40th annual Arkansas Farm Show, with more than 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest in farm and ranch equipment, will be held Feb. 1-2 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock.
The show is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Admission and parking are free. Additionally, the Arkansas Farm Toy Show runs concurrently, and has a $2 admission charge for persons 12 and older.
“This is a time of year when a lot of producers are making farm-related plans for the coming season,” said Farm Show manager Bruce Tencleve, “so it’s the perfect time to showcase the latest in equipment and technology.
“Those who attend will see the latest equipment and on display in more than 70,000 square feet of enclosed, heated space. Really, everything you could ask for in an agricultural show is available, all at one site. There is no better, or more profitable, way for someone to spend a day at this time of year than visiting the one-stop Arkansas Farm Show.”
Once again, the show will feature vintage antique tractors, the mini-tractor weight-pulling contest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
The latest in farm technology will be featured, including a wide variety of equipment, including;
- Tractors of all sizes
- Land-preparation equipment
- Grain-handling and storage systems
- Irrigation equipment
- Farm computers and services
- Cattle-handling equipment
- Precision-leveling equipment
- Specialized service and maintenance equipment
- Farm building
- Feed-handling and storage systems
- Livestock feeders
- Agricultural services
- Hay cutting, bailing and handling equipment
- Small engine equipment
The Arkansas Farm Show is sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau, the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas State Fair.
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