Dakotafest brings new farming technology to South Dakota growers

MITCHELL, S.D. (Dakota Information Now) – Agriculture is South Dakotas greatest business so exhibitors from across the nation are gathered in Mitchell to assist exhibit the newest in farming know-how.

The occasion isn’t just for farmers as anybody can come out to Dakotafest to study extra in regards to the state’s greatest business.

”Now we have all the things from tractors to seed to livestock alternatives, so there’s a fantastic probability for folk to come back out study extra about what’s going on in innovation in agriculture and study extra in regards to the coverage in agriculture as nicely,” Dakotafest Government Director Melissa Sanders Carrol mentioned.

Sam Seymour is likely one of the many agriculture growers that has been coming to Dakotafest yr after yr for the reason that present first started.

”Folks come right here that possibly I solely see every year it’s sort of like a household reunion you get to see people who solely see every year or possibly each two or three years,” Seymour mentioned.

This week’s festivities mark the twenty seventh yr of Dakotafest.

Organizers say the present’s longevity proves how vital it has develop into to the state of South Dakota.

”Any present or occasion like this that lasts this a few years proves that you simply’re doing one thing proper, and it’s one thing individuals need, from strolling round and speaking to exhibitors they’re very happy with what they’re seeing,” South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott Vanderwal mentioned.

Dakotfest started Tuesday morning and can finish at 4 p.m. Thursday.

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