SALINA — Approximately 300 companies from around the United States will be exhibiting their products at Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Saline County Livestock & Expo Center March 26-28 at the Mid America Farm Expo. Approximately 3,325 exhibits will be on display showing the latest in farm technology, machinery, equipment, and supplies.

There’s no charge for admission or parking. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 26 and 27 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 28.

The Expo began 54 years ago as a project of the Agriculture Committee of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. It was named the Salina Materials Handling Show and had 44 exhibits on display on the Saline County Fairgrounds, now called the Saline County Livestock and Expo Center. With the construction of the Tony’s Pizza Events Center directly across from the Expo Center, the Farm Expo expanded and is now one of the largest spring farm shows in the Midwest. It attracts approximately 8,000 persons over three days.

The Expo is headquartered in the Tony’s Pizza Events Center, with additional displays in Agricultural Hall, and Exhibition Barn at the Saline County Livestock & Expo Center. In addition, outside exhibits are located in front of Ag Hall and on the Events Center west parking lot.

Special features of the expo, in addition to the variety of farm equipment displays, will include seminars on farm estate/succession planning, cattle handling, livestock, and grain market outlook, and a special program by Dr. David Kohl titled “Taking Care of Business.”

There will also be an opportunity for individuals to have their well water tested for nitrate and chloride all three days during the expo.

“This show has grown over the years to become one of the premiere early spring farm shows in the Midwest,” said Carl Garten, Chairman of the Chamber’s Ag Division. “This is going to be one of the largest shows we have had in several years. Companies from across the United States come to exhibit their farm machinery, equipment, and supplies. Millions of dollars of equipment are on display. In addition to the displays, I think we have one of the best line-up of programs we have had for many years.”

It is sponsored by the Agriculture Division of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.