Farm Progress Show

Information about the 2005 Farm Progress Show.

• Camping facilities
  Do you need a location near the Farm Progress Show to park your motorhome or recreational vehicle? Here is a list of alternatives, along with sites for tent camping.
  
  
• Decatur Day (Sept. 1) Tickets
  If you want to obtain a Decatur Day ticket for admission to the Farm Progress Show, buy them here.....
  
  
• Don't miss the University of IL & Purdue "Big Top."
  Stop at the U of I and Purdue tent at West and 3rd streets for displays of interest to all farmers and a stage for radio and television broadcasts of farm news and interviews.
  
  
• Driving Directions to Progress City
  If you are coming from "not around here," these routes will be the quickest.
  
  
• Extension Seminars at the Farm Progress Show
  30 minute seminars on marketing, farming and family issues.
  
  
• FAQ's
  Got a question? We may already have the answer!
  
  
• Farm Progress Show
  Commercial website for the Farm Progress Show
  
  
• Farm Progress Show Lot Map
  Schematic map of Farm Progress Show exhibit field.
  
  
• Foods available at the Farm Progress Show
  There's no need to be hungry at the Farm Progress Show!
  
  
• Get a Health & Safety Check-up
  Check your health score and learn safer farming.
  
  
• Hotel/Motel Listing
  Do you need to make a hotel/motel reservation? Vacancy listing, as of July 8.
  
  
• In-bound traffic map
  If you are traveling to Decatur, use this handy map for the quickest routes to the Farm Progress Show.
  
  
• Meet the Host Farmers
  The Brix and Padrutt families are the host farm operators for the Farm Progress Show and here's where you can meet them.
  
  
• Put some icing on the cake...take a local farm tour!
  If you are traveling to Central Illinois for the Farm Progress Show, consider a local farm tour. Here are several suggestions....
  
  
• Tips, Tidbits, & Miscellaney
  If you are visiting the area as part of your stop at the Farm Progress Show, here are some ideas and information that may be helpful.
  
  
• USDA Farm Bill Listening Session
  Present your thoughts to the Secretary of Agriculture about the 2007 Farm Bill.
  
  
• Volunteer Opportunities
  The Farm Progress Show needs 800 volunteers per day!
  
  
• What the Farm Progress Show Means to Macon County
  "Why are we building this for a 3 day show, you ask?"
  
  
• Youth Recreation Program
  Enroll your grade school-aged youngsters in a recreation program while you attend the Farm Progress Show
  
  

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