Western Farm Show returns for 60th season

After canceling last year due to the pandemic, the Western Farm Show returns for its 60th edition as a live event at the American Royal in Kansas City. Scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Feb. 25-27, the pop­ular show will once again feature the latest agricultural equipment and other attractions for farmers, ranchers and their families.

“Attendees can browse 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, all under one roof, with aisles and aisles of equipment and other agricultural products and services,” said Jami Applegate, Western Farm Show manager.

MFA will have a prominent presence with several booths at the show as well as spon­soring the Stockmanship and Stewardship low-stress livestock-handling demonstration, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Scott Pavilion. The demon­strations will be led by Ron Gill, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialist.

Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25-26, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27. Tickets are available on­line for $10 in advance or can be purchased at the door. For advance purchases, a $3 off coupon is available by filling out a survey on the show’s website or visiting a participating MFA or Western Equipment Dealers Associ­ation member. Children ages 12 and under are free. On Sunday, veterans and active-duty military personnel will be admitted free.

For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit westernfarmshow.com.