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10/25/2011
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2011 Wichita Farm & Ranch Show November 8-10, 2011

November 8-10, 2011

Kansas Pavilions-Pavilion One/Sam Fulco Pavilion

Wichita Farm and Ranch Show organizers hope you reserve November 8h, 9th, and 10th to attend the 17th annual Farm Show. The show is again located at the Sam Fulco Pavilion located at the Kansas Pavilions. Doors open at 9:00 am daily with Tuesday night's close at 5:00 pm, Wednesday night's close at 8:00 pm and Thursday's wrap up at 4:00 pm.

Admission and Parking at the Wichita Farm and Ranch Show are free! "We try to add some new events every year, to keep the show fresh and give the producers a reason to keep coming back each year," said Steve Guenthner, show manager.

American AgCredit along with the Wichita Farm & Ranch Show will presented "Tailgate Talk" each day of the show. Chat Tuesday with Larry Steckline, Wednesday with Mitch Holthus and Thursday with Trent Loos. Stop by the American AgCredit display area and discuss current ag/sport issues off the bed of their restored 1952 Chevy pickup!

Featured at this year's farm show are a full line up sprayer manufacturers and once again a full lineup of livestock handling equipment. See the newest in grain and livestock trailers plus a full line of scales and accessories to complement the trailers. Check out several new additions to the squeeze chute demonstrations.

Guenthner encourages everybody to call KFRM Radio 550 AM at 888-550-5376 to reserve his or her free sandwich supper ticket and a chair at the 5th annual "Market Shoot-Out V" held opening day, Tuesday, Nov 8th. Who would have thought this year's market would be even more volatile than last year's? Speaking of volatility, the market analysts for KFRM will return for the shoot-out and provide insight to these illogical markets. The "Wall Street" affect, fund money, and world production will all certainly be discussed in an entertaining and educational format that will place Pete Loewen, Tom Leffler, Chris Havercamp and Mark Gold in the KFRM corral for the "Market Shoot-Out V". Last year the pistols came out blazing leaving some with a ringing in their ears, if the markets have your ears ringing don't miss the marketing event of the year. For tickets and information call KFRM at 888-550-5376.

See local horsemanship clinician Scott Daily twice daily as he works the horse training demos. The free clinic is held each day; Tuesday 10:00 am & 4:00 pm. Wednesday 11:30 am & 6:30 pm, Thursday 10:30 am and & 2:30 pm. Attend Scott Daily Horsemanship Clinics and register to win 10 twelve foot corral panels and a six by nine walk thru gate courtesy of Behlen Horse Country.

Are you looking to upgrade your current livestock handling facilities? Are your facilities in good shape; are they safe for your operators? These two questions can be answered by attending the daily squeeze chute and handling equipment demos at the show. KFTI FM 92.3 "Classic Country", Behlen Country, Central City Scale and Valley Vet Supply are sponsoring the cattle squeeze chute demos each day; Tuesday 12:00 & 3:00 PM, Wednesday 1:30 PM & 5:00 PM, and Thursday at 12:30. Dr. Preston Hickman-Valley Vet Supply-will be on hand at each demo administering the health supplies. Behlen Country is furnishing the crowding tub, chute panels and alleyway to correctly handle the cattle during the three days of cattle demos. Central City Scale will have their scale on hand recording weights. Visit the daily squeeze chute demos and have the chance to win a free sorting stick. Sam Howry, regional rodeo announcer, will mc the squeeze chutes demonstrations and offer his comments on the livestock industry.

Stop at the Information Desk and register for three $250.00 daily cash drawings plus a Thursday afternoon drawing for a Behlen Horse Country 40 foot Round Corral and a six by nine walk thru gate courtesy of the Wichita Farm & Ranch Show. (Must be 18 years of age or older).

Show hours:

Tuesday, November 8th; 9 AM - 5 PM


Wednesday, November 9th; 9 AM - 8 PM

Thursday, November 10th; 9 AM - 4 PM


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(Contact: Steve Guenthner, TRADEXPOS, Inc., 507-437-4697, steve@tradexpos.com; www.tradexpos.com)