World Ag Expo to make in-person return

The World Ag Expo will return to an in-person format Feb. 8-10 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. The 2022 show marks the expo’s return to its traditional, live setup after going virtual last year due to COVID-19.

On average, 102,000 people from 65 countries attend World Ag Expo each year. More than 1,200 exhibitors display ag technology and equipment on the show space’s 2.6 million square feet.

As of Jan. 3, 94% of spaces for the show have been sold with domestic and international ticket sales mirroring 2020 levels.

“We’re ready to host a live event for an essential industry,” says Jerry Sinift, International Agri-Center CEO. “We made the right call in 2021 to move to a digital show, but ag never stopped and it’s important to get back to safe gatherings for ag professionals. Driving innovations and solutions happen when we meet and learn from each other.”

More than 95 special events, seminars and demonstrations are planned for the show. Events include livestock demonstrations in the new WW Livestock Systems Demonstrations Pavilion, prayer breakfast, ag leadership breakfast and the Toyota Tundra Giveaway drawing.

Outdoor offerings a part of the expo have increased this year. Ride and drives will continue, with Fendt making its debut. Demo spaces have also been added, where two electric tractor companies will display their vehicles.

Seminars will be hosted by a diverse list of exhibitors, including Fresno State, Women in Ag for Mentoring and Empowerment and the FBI. Tracks will cover dairy and livestock, demonstrations, orchard and vineyard management, professional development and more.

The expo will adhere to state COVID-19 requirements.