4 CapitalPress.com Friday, December 31, 2021 Northwest Ag Show returns to state fairgrounds By CARL SAMPSON Capital Press Organizers of the 2022 edition of the Northwest Agricultural Show are turn- ing back the clocks. They are presenting what they’re calling “a good old-fashion ag show.” After migrating online last year when COVID-19 struck, the Northwest Ag Show will return live and in-person to the Oregon State Fairgrounds when it opens its doors at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12. The show continues until 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14. Admission and parking will be free, though orga- nizers are asking visitors to consider a donation to the Oregon FFA instead. “So many things have happened since 2020,” said Joe Beach of EO Media Events LLC, organizer of NORTHWEST AGRICULTURAL SHOW Where: The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, Ore. Dates: Jan. 12-14 Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thurs- day; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday Show Manager: EO Me- dia Events LLC/Joe Beach Phone: 800-882-6789 Email: events@eomedia- group.com Capital Press File The Northwest Ag Show’s return to the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center in Salem will allow visitors to check out the latest equipment in person. the ag show, referring not only to the coronavirus out- break but the wildfi res that have scorched much of the state. “In lieu of charging admission, we’re asking folks to go to the FFA booth in Columbia Hall and make a free-will donation.” Since the arrival of WIN THIS TRACTOR 1 h 160 Boot ia Hall b Colum hwest Nort ow h Ag S COVID-19, “everyone has endured those virtual meet- ings,” said Beach, who is also editor and publisher of the Capital Press. This year’s in-person show will allow plenty of chances to meet with exhibitors and lis- ten to seminar presenters. “It’s an opportunity to see old acquaintances face- to-face and to meet new friends,” Beach said. What won’t change with the 52nd Northwest Ag Show is the many exhibi- tors who will be on hand to discuss the latest equipment, Website: northwestag- show.com supplies, goods and services. The Jackman-Long Build- ing and Columbia Hall will be chock full of displays and all manner of ag equipment. Seminars and classes — including the for-credit OSHA pesticide safety classes — will take place in Cascade Hall. A complete list of seminars and classes is on Pages 12 and 13 of the show guide. This year’s ag show spon- sors include many familiar names, and some new ones. Harvest Capital Co. is back for the fourth straight year as the show’s Title Sponsor. Northwest Hazelnut Co. joins Kubota Tractor Co., Coastal Farm & Ranch and the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center and as Major Sponsors. Ceres Imaging is the Seminar Sponsor and Equi- lus Financial is the Bag Sponsor. Presenting spon- sors include Oregon FFA, Travel Salem, Oregon Farm Bureau, 1430-AM KYKN and Oregon Aglink, which will have its annual mem- bership meeting at the show. Radio station KYKN-AM will be on the scene, inter- viewing exhibitors and vis- itors alike. On Wednesday evening, Oregon FFA will host a reception for guests to talk about the many successes of the state organization. On Thursday evening, Oregon Women for Ag will host a reception for women from the many agricul- tural groups across the state. The reception is sponsored by Northwest Farm Credit Services. Because some COVID- 19 protocols may still be in eff ect, the state-owned fairground facility will post signs with any mask requirements. Official Rules: No purchase necessary to enter. Winner need not be present to win. Entry deadline 3/26/2022. For complete entry rules visit https://www.brimtractor.com/--rules Salem 4720 Ridge Drive NE Salem, OR 97301 503.364.2241 Chehalis 155 Hamilton Rd., N. Chehalis, WA 98532 360.767.0600 Eugene 90330 Hwy 99N Eugene, OR 97402 541.485.0407 Rainier 506 West B Street Rainier, OR 97048 503.556.4000 Mount Vernon 2500 Cedardale Rd Mount Vernon, WA 98274 360.424.1600 800-530-2746 BrimTractor.com Lynden 350 Duffner Drive Lynden, WA 98264 360.354.4411 Pacific 219 Frontage Road North Pacific, WA 98047 253.863.9004 S272665-1 S272846-1