Much of what Farmfest is today – from the annual gathering with agricultural products on display to the educational forums – is thanks to the vision of one man: Marlyn Buss of Lake Crystal, Minnesota.
Marlyn Buss, left, talks with patrons at a 1980s Farmfest.
A busy day at an early Farmfest.
A large crowd gathers at a 1980s Farmfest.
People are also reading…
The Farmfest grounds from the 1980s are seen from the air.
Crowds stroll the streets of Farmfest in the early days.
A crowd gathers for a tractor pull at a Farmfest in the 1980s.
Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.
Janelle Atyeo
Editor
