Businesses gain publicity at Dakota Garden Expo

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Businesses gain publicity at Dakota Garden Expo.

For over 15 years North Dakota has been home to the Dakota Garden Expo. This event attracts gardeners from all over the state in an effort to learn more about gardens and outdoor maintenance.

The gathering also serves as a place for businesses to promote their products and gain publicity.

One of these businesses is Mercy Milling owned by Kurtis and Kristen Countess.

The business came about from advice from Kristen’s father after a hard year for wheat marketing.

“He said, ‘Well, maybe you should try doing it yourself,’ and we thought, ‘Well, that’s actually not a half bad idea,’” said Kristen.

Dakota Garden Expo has drawn attention to Kurtis’ and Kristen’s work.

“This is gonna be one of our biggest outings and people are passing through like crazy,” said Kurtis.

The sudden change in weather brought some challenges for Runnings, one of the businesses being featured at the Dakota Garden Expo.

“We had to work with our buyers to bring more patio decor, furniture and we had to kinda change it up a bit and run some different show specials,” said Runnings employee, Bradley Auch.

The drop in temperatures was not an obstacle for attendees to show up at the event.

“Things kicked off at 3 and my goodness people came in,” said Auch.

Over 80 businesses are attending the Dakota Garden Expo this year.

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