Agweek Farm Show to return to Rochester in March

Agweek merger celebration.jpg — From left, AgweekTV Anchor Michelle Rook, Agweek Publisher and General Manager Katie Pinke and Rochester Post Bulletin Publisher Chris Blade on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, participated in a celebration of the merger of Agweek with Agri News and announce an expansion of AgweekTV into the Rochester, Minnesota, market. The celebration occurred during the annual Agweek Farm Show, slated to return to Rochester March 8-9, 2022. Noah Fish / Agweek

By Agweek Staff Report and Jenny Schlecht

December 21, 2021 at 4:31 AM

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — The 40th annual Agweek Farm Show will return to the Graham Arenas at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds on March 8-9, 2022.

The show, at 1570 Fairgrounds Ave. SE, will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9. The arenas are located just south of the intersection of U.S. Highways 14 and 63. Free parking is available on the fairgrounds and the show is free for visitors.

The farm show was held virtually in 2021 and featured educational programming in an online setting. This year, Agweek plans to host panel discussions on four hot-topic issues in agriculture: ag in a carbon neutral world, cybersecurity in agriculture, animal ag policies, and urban agriculture.

Show manager Eric Olson said he’s excited to see the live show return to Rochester.

“Having a venue for farmers to connect directly with a variety of agriculture suppliers, services and vendors is key to maintaining our local farms and food supply. A live show brings excitement and innovations that can only be found when different aspects of the industry are together in one place,” he said.

Agweek merger celebration2.jpg — AgweekTV recorded at the Agri News Farm Show in Rochester, Minn., on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. From left are AgweekTV executive producer Trevor Peterson, Agweek editor Jenny Schlecht and AgweekTV anchor Michelle Rook. Noah Fish / Agweek

Olson also is excited for the expertise and programming that AgweekTV provides for the event.

“It's going to be a can't-miss opportunity for farmers and ag leaders in the region,” Olson said.

Any businesses seeking to showcase their products and services at the 40th annual Agweek Farm Show can email ads@agweek.com or call 888-239-4089.