| Livestock at the Western Farm Show |
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| Written by Steve Fairchild |
| Wednesday, 01 February 2012 21:45 |
MFA co-sponsor of Dr. Ron Gill for livestock demonstrations
Returning to lead the livestock sessions is Ron Gill, Ph.D., Texas AgriLife Extension Specialist. Gill has been providing technical expertise to livestock producers in beef cattle nutrition, management and livestock handling techniques for over 20 years. Ranchers can learn how to incorporate the economic benefits of improved livestock handling through reduced sickness and labor, and improved weight gains. “We are extremely excited to be working with MFA Incorporated which is helping to support and promote the livestock demonstration during our Farm Show,” said Ken Dean, manager of the Western Farm Show. “Everyone at MFA is helping to make this a must-attend event for ranchers—regardless of the size of their operation.” The 2011 Western Farm Show featured more than 500 exhibitors and occupied the entire American Royal Complex. That’s more than 400,000 square feet of floor space, filled with the latest in everything for agriculture from tractors to livestock equipment, feed, seed and more. The Family Living Center and Health-and-Safety Roundup Area provide information for the whole family.
Now in its 51st year, the Western Farm Show, owned and sponsored by the SouthWestern Association, will not only feature the livestock demonstration, but also will bring back the tractor pull and many of the same exhibits you’ve come to expect from the Western Farm Show. The SouthWestern Association represents nearly 1,800 farm, construction, industrial and outdoor power equipment dealers, as well as 2,400 hardware retailers. Led by CEO Jeffrey H. Flora, CAE, the association spans eight states: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Make sure to check the show program to see all the MFA booths. Stop by to find out the latest from your cooperative. |
MFA and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are set to help The Western Farm Show bolster its livestock offerings again this year with the Low-Stress Livestock Handling Demonstration. The one-hour sessions will be at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2012, at Scott Pavilion, adjacent to the American Royal Building, site of the Western Farm Show in Kansas City, Mo. The livestock demonstrations are free to paid Farm Show attendees. The Farm Show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 24 and 25 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2012.