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Farmfest offers the opportunity to learn more about farm issues in 2015 and beyond.

Three full days of forums are planned for Aug. 4-6 at the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center, located at Gilfillan Estates between Morgan and Redwood Falls.

If you’ve never seen Orion Samuelson in person, here’s your opportunity at Farmfest 2015.

Samuelson will participate in radio broadcasts and forums on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center.

Morton, Minn. – If you’ve never seen a grain bin entrapment rescue, here’s your chance to see something you will likely never forget.

Every farmer and family member needs to know the risks associated with getting in a grain bin, and they need to know how to save someone who is trapped. Grain can quickly entrap, immobilize and suffocate someone.

When August rolls around, it’s time for Farmfest – Minnesota’s biggest outdoor farm show.

Here’s your chance to see what’s new in agriculture equipment and services and hear news that matters to farmers and farm families.

GILFILLAN, Minn. – For some nice natural air conditioning, consider a trip over to Gilfillan Estates during Farmfest, Aug. 4-6.

Beautiful and tall trees provide shade and there’s often a breeze coming through the boulevard and grassy mall next the Gilfillan outbuildings and home.

Tuesday, Aug. 4 – Farmfest Rural Broadband Day

8 a.m. -- First day of show opens!

Two important trauma advisory groups are increasing their presence at Farmfest 2015.

Regional Trauma Advisory Committees from Southern Minnesota and Southwest Minnesota have partnered to present demonstrations and activities at their 20- by 30-foot tent (Lot 69), located between the DNR Tent and the Craft Tent in the southeast corner of the Farmfest grounds.

SHAKOPEE, Minn. – The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) will once again have a major presence at this year’s Farmfest, scheduled for Aug. 4-6 at Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Falls.

At noon on Thursday, Aug. 6, Farmfest attendees can get a free cob of delicious sweet corn courtesy of MCGA inside the main forum building. This is the first year that Minnesota’s corn farmers are sponsoring a free sweet corn feed at Farmfest.

In a noisy world where sound bites and social media clicks fight for attention, getting the message out about agriculture is a challenge, and portraying an accurate picture can be even more difficult.

One panel discussion at Farmfest will focus on “The Changing Public Perception of Agriculture and What Can be Done About It.” The session takes place at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center.

ST. PAUL (July 24, 2015) – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) will join hundreds of farmers and ag industry leaders at this year’s Farmfest.

Farmfest is held at Gilfillan Estate outside Redwood Falls, Minnesota on Tuesday, August 4 - Thursday, August 6.

MORGAN – The Minnesota FFA Foundation will receive an AT&T donation to support a career exploration program that encourages underserved high school students to learn more about agricultural careers during Farmfest.

The event will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 8:50 a.m. in the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center (Gilfillan Estate) during the free Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.