Event Review
Brooke Rollins, the 33rd U. S. Department of Agriculture secretary, selected the National Farm Machinery Show for her first public appearance.
Where Innovation & Tradition Converge
By Brian Ethridge
As they always do, folks in the farming world came together at the National Farm Machinery Show( NFMS) in Louisville, Kentucky. This year marked the 59th anniversary of the show, and to no surprise, it was a testament to both cutting-edge technology and the enduring sense of community that defines the industry.
The show’ s success was evident in its sold-out exhibit halls, which featured more than 800 exhibitors, 95 % of whom returned from the previous year. This loyalty underscored the show’ s significance as a premier platform for agricultural innovation.
An estimated 300,000 attendees, including international visitors from Germany, Norway, England and elsewhere, attended the show, solidifying its status as a global event.
Beyond the show floor, NFMS generated an estimated $ 27.7 million in economic impact for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Louisville hotels experienced near-full occupancy, highlighting the event’ s contribution to the local economy. Recognizing the show’ s continued growth, Kentucky Venues unveiled plans for future expansions and renovations at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
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