Kansas City, Mo. – The Western Farm Show will celebrate its 51st anniversary with the addition of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s “Stockmanship & Stewardship” Low-Stress Livestock Handling Demonstration. The one-hour sessions, co-sponsored by MFA, Inc., will be held at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 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 Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24-26, 2012.
Returning to lead the livestock sessions is Dr. Ron Gill, Texas AgriLife Extension Specialist. Dr. 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, Inc. who is helping to support and promote the Livestock Demonstration during our Farm Show,” says Ken Dean, Manager of the Western Farm Show. “Everyone at MFA, Inc. 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.
Admission to the Western Farm Show is just $8, and coupons for $3 off admission are available by visiting your participating SouthWestern Association dealer. Children under 12 get in free. For more information, visit www.westernfarmshow.com.