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World Ag Expo on Track for February Show
USAgNet - 06/17/2021
World Ag Expo will return live to the International Agri-Center showgrounds in Tulare, CA for the 2022 show. The COVID pandemic forced a transition to a digital format for the 2021 show year.
"We are excited to be back on track," said Jerry Sinift, International Agri-Center CEO. "The 2020 show was fantastic but was followed by COVID uncertainty. Our team did an amazing job creating a solid digital show for 2021 and now we're all happy to be
planning a live event for 2022."
Exhibitors have been renewing their spaces in droves since March with 68% of booth spaces already sold. Another 10% of spaces are pending as returning exhibitors are requesting expansion of existing space and new exhibitors are signing up for the first time.
Major manufacturers including John Deere, AGCO, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, and Kioti have all committed to the February event.
"We're getting a lot of positive feedback from exhibitors," said Lisa McCrea, Exhibitor Services Leader. "They are eager to be here with us in 2022 and are looking forward to a great show!"
The return of the live event is also an economic boon for the Central Valley and California. In 2020, World Ag Expo generated $52.3 million in economic output, supported 568 jobs, and contributed $20.3 million in labor income in California. Tulare County
saw the most benefit where spending totaled $30.9 million, supported 384 jobs, and contributed $12.6 million in labor income.
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