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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, continues to thrive as the state’s premier trade show for the 15 th consecutive year. Reaching over a 100 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. When agriculture does well, the rest of the communities in the state do well.”
The New Mexico Ag Expo has proven to be successful for both the exhibitors and the attendees with a promising year ahead in 2007. 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 the winner must be at least 18 years old. There is no admission charge to the show.
“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 is working with Dr. Robert Hagevoort, New Mexico State University Extension Dairy Specialist, to schedule seminars to be presented in English and Spanish to dairy owners and workers.
With the continuing dominance of the agricultural industry throughout the state, over 400 vendors will fill more than 160 booths with products, technological advancements and services. Portales will host the 15 th Annual New Mexico Agricultural Expo on Feb. 27-28.
Exhibitor booth spaces are still available for the Expo. Inside booths are $375 for a 10-by-10 foot space; outside spaces are $400 for a 20-by-30 foot space or $425 for a 30-by-80 foot space.
For more information regarding an exhibitor booth or attendance information, contact Sharon King by calling (800) 635-8036 or email the Expo at chamber@portales.com. Application forms may also be printed from the Ag Expo web site at www.nmagexpo.com.