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Big Iron Farm Show

Attend the annual Big Iron Farm Show and International Visitors Program Sept. 8-11, 2008 to find the most advanced technologies and agriculture production education available. Big Iron, held in West Fargo, North Dakota, features more than 800 exhibitors and attracts more than 70,000 national and international visitors each year.

North Dakota’s manufacturers and distributors of agricultural equipment help farmers throughout the world overcome production challenges and increase yields. Their engineering expertise and innovation are rooted in the rich agricultural heritage of a state that leads the nation in the production of 14 major crops.

The Big Iron International Visitors Program offers free benefits and accommodations exclusive to foreign guests. Attend Big Iron and you will receive: 

  • Free admission to farm management workshops presented by nationally recognized agricultural scientists from North Dakota State University,
  • Exclusive access to the Big Iron Farm Show’s International Guest Pavilion complete with Internet access, refreshments and meeting space,
  • Farm tours and daily equipment demonstrations, 
  • A North Dakota Governor’s luncheon, receptions and other events exclusive to international guests,
  • Free meals and local transportation to Big Iron and other events,
  • Daily translation services,
  • An invitation to an international guest reception hosted by North Dakota Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple, 
  • Tours of leading equipment manufacturing plants, equipment dealerships and an equipment training and service center

Please visit their webite www.bigironfarmshow.com for more information on this show please contact: Denvor Julies on 011 778 4818 or email: Denvor.Julies@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .