Western Farm Show gathers latest equipment, education

Benjamin Herrold
Feb 19, 2024
Feb 19, 2024

2022 Western Farm Show — Attendees look at farm equipment and displays at last year’s Western Farm Show in Kansas City, Mo.
Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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At the Western Farm Show, farmers and ranchers can not only see the latest equipment and technology, they can also talk with people about farm finance, watch a livestock handling demonstration, or attend farmer development sessions on a variety of topics.

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