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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days kicks off in Kewaunee County

Posted at 3:38 PM, Jul 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-11 18:46:24-04

The state's largest outdoor agricultural show, and one of the largest in the nation, kicked off Tuesday morning in Algoma.

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days started with the opening ceremony, hosted by Governor Scott Walker.

The three-day outdoor event showcases the latest improvements and developments in farm technology.

The event is held in a different county each year. It was started in 1954.

Farm Technology Days is back in Northeast Wisconsin for the first time since 2012, hosted in Kewaunee County this year at Ebert Enterprises.

Sixth-generation farmer Randy Ebert and his wife Renee started raising heifers and crops after purchasing the farm from Randy's parents in 1987.

The farm is home to about 3,800 cows. They also grow corn, alfalfa and other small grains on about 7,000 acres of land. 50 full-time and 15 seasonal employees work on the farm.

They are offering farm tours every half hour.

The show is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. It costs $8 per person and is cash only. Children 12 and younger are free, and parking is free as well.

 

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