The World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. marked its 50th anniversary in early February amidst sunny skies, broken clouds and a two-hour downpour that failed to turn people away from the international event.

Attendance at this year's event topped 105,000, according to staff at the International Agri-Center, home to the large exposition.

The large event features about 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, which provides a platform for nearly 1,500 exhibitors to promote their products and services.