Ag Expo 2020 – January 31-February 1
POPLAR BLUFF, MO.
Ag Expo, one of the largest ag trade shows in the region, will once again kick off on January 31 and February 1 at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The event will be held Friday, January 31 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission will be $2 for adults and free for all college students and youth. This trade show is sponsored by Butler County University of Missouri Extension Council and the Ag Club of Three Rivers College.
There will be over 100 booths available to visit and learn first-hand about agriculture and natural resources and its impact on the area’s economy. The expo will also feature outdoor exhibits. The two days are packed with activities for the whole family. Activities include entertainment; agriculture seminars; beauty pageants; tractor driving contests for FFA members; petting farm; old time auction; milking contest; and toy tractor pedal pull for youth ages 4 to 9. This year the Pesticide Applicator Training for private re-certification will be held at the Expo on Friday. The Master Gardeners will provide Garden Adventures for Kids Saturday morning from 10 to 12 pm. 4-H will host a Youth and Agriculture program Saturday afternoon 12:30 to 2:30 pm.
For more information contact the University of Missouri Extension Center at 614 Lindsey Ave. Suite 3, Poplar Bluff, MO or (686-8064) or check our website at www.extension.missouri.edu/butler. MU is an equal opportunity/ADA institution. ∆