World Pork Expo 2013 from the Ag Building

Pete,

I was asked about how the change in buildings affected this years show for the WPX.  So a follow up article if it helps. 

Thanks Brad

Respectfully,

Brad Forkner, Owner
Nutrient Management Specialists, LLC
Home of Solid-Solutions for Livestock
P.O.Box 303
614 E Cherry Ave.
Cherry, IL 61317815-257-8463
brad@nutrientmanagementspecialists.com
http://www.nutrientmanagementspecialists.com/
Skype: brad.forkner1
Twitter: @BradForkner

Relocating our booth from the Cattle Barn to the Ag building as part of the group transition brought a good atmosphere of climate control and better acoustics.  This move allowed for more conversations at each vendor’s booth without the competition of reverberation that is inherent in the Varied Industries building with all the ventilation equipment being demonstrated.

And each change also brings about the challenge of people not finding you where you were last year.  For some of the Seed Stock providers, being located next to the Swine show provided more opportunities to catch exhibitors between their own show demands.  Also getting the attendees to either start from a parking lot through our building first or being funneled through the row of tents to keep going after eating at the “Big Grill” was necessary.

As a group we made suggestions to bring the street of tents our direction with a start at the main entrance of Varied Industries and concluding closer to the triangle.  We believe this would also improve pedestrian flow for the tents past the Varied Industries Building. 

The parking crew was great and the weather cooperated nicely for the entire show.  Hospitality is un-matched at any other event I attend.  You are welcomed by vendors who truly want to improve your life and the quality of care their product brings to your operation.  Cooperation between vendor booths to share resources and supplies is another joy

This was the first Expo for my new wife to join me see why I am always excited for this show.  Trudy keeps me detail oriented and is invaluable in having me organized for following up with further information for each person who stopped to learn about my segment of the pork industry.

From the new dysentery, to pits, lagoons, animal nutrition, and environmental protection I have thoughts that I shared so producers could evaluate my approach to the other opinions and methods presented.

 For me this is the main reason to come to World Pork Expo.  Attend the seminars to find out about current challenges where you get instant access to some of the industry professionals dedicated to provide solutions to solve those problems.