70 years strong: Memphis ready to welcome Farm and Gin Show attendees
The City of Memphis and its businesses are ready to welcome attendees to the 70th annual Mid-South Farm and Gin Show, Feb. 25-26, at the Renasant Convention Center. “The City and so many hotels, restaurants, and points of interest are ready to greet attendees back to an in-person trade show,” said Timothy Price, show manager, and executive vice president of Southern Cotton Ginners Association, one of the show sponsors.
“We know people are ready to come to Memphis, as well, to see exhibitors at the show, and see people they may only see at this event,” Price said. “We are looking forward to a great event in a great, renovated space at the Renasant Convention Center.”
The Mid-South Farm & Gin Show has been a part of Memphis for 70 years, Price said. We are honored to partner with Delta Farm Press to co-sponsor this annual event.
More than 300 exhibitors expected
Price said there are few forums that pull together the range of cutting-edge seminars with products and services under one roof. “The Mid-South Farm & Gin Show has always been a free educational exhibit with 16,000 plus attendees over the two-day event. We have over 300 exhibitors from over 30 states, attendees from all over the country and usually 15 or more international countries attending,” Price said, “Plus, our virtual show site which accompanies the in-person show extends the marketing of the two-day event and is viewed world-wide.”
The show attracts and has space for all ages and many diverse interests, Price related. This year, a special contest between 4-H teams from Arkansas and Tennessee, will take items available at food banks and create nutritious meals. “This new event really targets farm-to-health and nutrition needs,” Price said. “It’s important to know how to manage budgets and improve our cooking for healthier meals as part of the whole food insufficiency equation.”
The contest will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Renasant Center. A panel of local judges will evaluate the recipes, and meals, and award three prizes to those who create the most appealing and nutritious meals.
Outlook sessions
Attendees can also participate in Ag Outlook sessions on Friday, Feb. 25 and Saturday Feb. 26. Friday’s Ag Outlook features Joe Nicosia, who will give his perspective on global cotton production and marketing, as well as headwinds growers may face in the coming year. Richard Brock headlines the Saturday Feb. 26 Ag Outlook, focusing on grain marketing, as well as his unique perspective on the economy and politics.
Price said attending the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show is free; however, interested individuals should register at farmandginshow.com for access to the in-person event as well as the virtual website. The virtual site is additional value for those attending in person, and an opportunity for those who cannot attend to take in the Ag Outlooks and other seminars and workshops.
“Each day of the show, we give away thousands of dollars in cash prizes,” Price said. “This is an extra incentive to attend, the opportunity to win a cash prize. There will be many other giveaways too, as exhibitors often sponsor give-away items. There is also the opportunity to win a Labrador puppy, which is always a popular raffle.”
Show hours are Friday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The virtual website will be live on Friday, Feb. 25, and include some live and recorded content. Individuals must register for the show to have access to the virtual site.
For additional information about the show, or to register, visit the Farm and Gin Show website: farmandginshow.com, and click on “attendee registration.” For other information, contact the Southern Cotton Ginners Association at 901-947-3104.
