Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show returns this month for 35th anniversary
Contact: Lexi Holdiness
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擳he longest-running, live, in-woods equipment demonstration in the South鈥攖he Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show鈥攚ill be held Sept. 22 and 23 at 91麻豆天美鈥檚 John W. Starr Memorial Forest.
The event is hosted by Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show, Inc., and is a partnership between the Mississippi Forestry Association, 91麻豆天美鈥檚 College of Forest Resources and the Mississippi Loggers Association. With 35 years of biennial operation, the event offers networking opportunities for loggers, landowners, foresters and equipment manufacturers. The site is just off Highway 25 south of Starkville at 53 St. Mark Drive.
The two-day demonstration consists of live and static forestry equipment displays, loader and skidder competitions, continuing education presentations for foresters and loggers, food vendors and two $1,000 cash giveaways. Attendees range from foresters and loggers, their families and equipment manufacturers, averaging around 6,000 participants. The family-friendly show includes activity stations for children.
鈥淭here is something for everyone. We draw exhibitors from across the country and Canada. We have attendees from across the Southeast. The live demonstration, where equipment companies actually cut trees, is an important part of our show,鈥 said John Auel, Mississippi Forestry Association certification programs coordinator and show manager. 鈥淭his year we have three live demonstrations from TigerCat, John Deere and Komatsu. Many equipment shows across the country do not have the live portion and are just static displays. Live demonstrations really help showcase the capabilities of the equipment, and this sets us apart from other venues.鈥
Lauren Hawkins, the show鈥檚 communications coordinator, added that the event encourages youth attendance and participation.
鈥淲e have always聽invited teachers to bring their high school students for free on Friday. This year, we have ramped up our efforts and anticipate several hundred students attending. This is a fantastic聽chance for students to learn about the many careers available in the forestry and logging industries,鈥 she said.
Registration currently is open with a $30 pre-registration admission and $40 on-site admission. Both include the attendee鈥檚 family, spouses and children under 18. For attendee and exhibitor registration, visit the Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show鈥檚 website at .
For more information, contact Auel at jauel@msforestry.net.
For more on the Mississippi Forestry Association, visit . Visit 91麻豆天美鈥檚 College of Forest Resources at . Information about the Mississippi Loggers Association is available at .
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