This year's Southern Farm Show drew 30,000 people to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh Feb. 3-5. Once again, the show presented a great opportunity for farmers from throughout the Carolinas and Virginia to see the newest in farm equipment, network with peers and gain valuable information that they can take back to their farms.

With more than 400 exhibiting companies, the Southern Farm Show is the largest agricultural exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia. David Zimmerman, president and general manager, says the show is designed to help farmers be efficient and and provide the information they need to produce bountiful crops this year.

"We were pleased to have another successful show," Zimmerman said. "We're already working on next year's show and look forward to once seeing our old friends and making new ones."

It is a true agricultural exposition, offering advice on all aspects of farming as well as exhibits and information for the forestry industry and turf industry. "We are honored that so many farm families consider the Southern Farm Show a must-attend event," Zimmerman said.