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New Mexico Agricultural Expo Beneficial to Ag Industry
Portales, NM—With the strong impact of agriculture on the economy of the state, the New Mexico Agricultural Expo, sponsored by Plateau Wireless and Hamilton Automotive Group (GM Country, Big Country Ford), continues to thrive as the state's premier trade show for the 13th consecutive year. With a reach of over a hundred-mile radius, thousands of dairymen, ranchers and farmers attend the trade show to view the latest technological and industrial advancements.
"We have one of the most intense and prime locations for an agricultural trade show," said New Mexico State University County Extension Agricultural Agent Floyd McAlister. "The expo brings in the latest technology and services so those in attendance can utilize them in their operations."
In previous years, this trade show has been known to preview the newest advancements in various industries. Two years ago a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feed box was flown in from Italy to be previewed at the California and Idaho farm shows and then at the New Mexico Agricultural Expo.
"When agriculture does well, the rest of the communities in the state do well," McAlister added. "This year has been better than the past couple of years as there was more rain during the summer months to lead to more overall production."
The New Mexico Agricultural Expo has proven to be successful for both the exhibitors and the attendees with a promising year ahead in 2005. Spectators at this year's show will have an opportunity to win a brand new 16' stock trailer. Registration for the drawing will be available at the show and is free to the public. Must be at least 18 years old and present to register.
"The exhibitors tell us that they sell more here per number of attendees than any other show they go to," McAlister stated.
McAlister is responsible for scheduling the seminars and demonstrations and this year's schedule promises to offer the latest in educational seminars and continuing educational units.
With the continuing dominance of the agricultural industry throughout the state, over 400 vendors will fill their booths with products, technological advancements and services. Portales will host the 13th Annual New Mexico Agricultural Expo on Feb. 22-23. Attendance for the 2005 show is expected to be in the range of 9,000 agricultural buyers.
Exhibitor booth spaces are still available for the Expo. Inside booths are $325 for a 10-by-10 foot space. Outside spaces are $350 for a 20-by-30 foot space or $375 for a 30-by-80 foot space.
For more information regarding an exhibitor booth or attendance information, contact Pat Willis at the Expo office by calling (800) 635-8036 or e-mail the expo at chamber@portales.com.