2008 National
AgrAbility Workshop

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Off-site Events

In addition to breakout sessions at the hotel, this year’s NTW offers a variety of off-site experiences:

Darren Decker/
Greater Wichita CVB

• Tuesday afternoon livestock handling demonstration at the Wichita Farm Show. Ten squeeze chute manufacturers will work 100 head of 500 to 700 lb. steers and heifers just off the range heading for the feedlots. Ear tag manufacturers, animal health providers and crowding tub displays will also be incorporated into the demos. See the latest chutes and other livestock equipment, learn about vaccinations, chute side manners and hear the newest from the pharmaceutical reps. Tim Fuller, area rodeo announcer, will announce the daily events and give his insight of the cattle situation. After each demo, ranchers are invited down to operate the chutes and visit with factory reps. Do not miss the chance to do side-by-side comparisons and shop for the chute that fits your operation.
  (Limited to a maximum of 30 participants).
• Wednesday afternoon tour of the Wichita Deere training facility to learn about precision agriculture and ergonomics. Please note that this is a classroom-type training facility and not a manufacturing plant. (Limited to a maximum of 30 participants)
• Two separate Thursday tours – The buses will return to the hotel at midday allowing participants to attend either or both tours.
  • Morning tour of the AGCO Manufacturing in Hesston, Kansas is one of the world's oldest and largest manufacturers and distributors of agricultural equipment. AGCO brands include: AGCO, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Challenger, Fendt, Gleaner, Hesston, TerraGator, Spra-Coupe, Sunflower, and Willmar. The Hesston, Kansas facility was acquired in 1991 from the Hesston Corporation, a leading maker of hay tools. The Hesston facility manufactures haying machines including mowers, rakes, and stackers, as well as harvesting machines.
  • Afternoon tour to the Elk River Wind Farm & 4L Ranch in Beaumont, Kansas is owned and managed by Pete Ferrell. This native tall-grass prairie ranch has been in his family since 1888. Recently the ranch leased some of the ranch land for the creation of a 100-generator wind farm. Mr. Ferrell's ranch incorporates custom cattle grazing, agri- and eco-tourism, hunting, and wind farming. He also uses some of the low-stress cattle handling techniques recommended by Temple Grandin who will present earlier in the conference. In addition to ranching, Ferrell is the executive coordinator of the Tallgrass Beef Company and secretary of the board for The Land Institute.
    

Last updated: 29-Oct-2008 4:16 PM

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Off-site events

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