Story and photos by Jeff Stoker

It’s been touted as the largest three-day outdoor agricultural trade show in the Northeast, and this year’s Empire Farm Days didn’t disappoint.

The event, held at the Rodman Lott and Sons Farm from August 11-13, included more than 600 commercial exhibitors, field demonstrations, seminars, an antique tractor parade and more. There were more than 300 acres of show grounds to cover in the three-day event. Dairy seminars included topics such as genomics, moving manure from storage to fields and protecting margins through commodity markets.

Visit www.empirefarmdays.com or call (877) 697-7837 for more information about the show. PD

Above: The daily antique tractor parade was a hit with attendees, showing off the best tractors and equipment from years past.

 

Above: Exhibitors such as Claas had the opportunity to show off their corn-chopping capabilities for a crowd of onlookers.

Above: Crowds gathered to watch the latest baler equipment in action, such as this one from New Holland.

 

Above: Along with over 600 exhibitors to visit, Empire Farm Days had equipment demonstrations and seminars to educate show attendees.