2010 Pierce County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days

Pierce to Host Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2010
By Greg Andrews, Pierce County Agriculture Agent and 2010 WFTD Executive Secretary

Pierce County has never hosted Wisconsin Farm Technology Days but they are about to start planning. Pierce County was given the opportunity to host the 2010 Farm Technology Days show. The WFTD Board of Directors accepted the county's application presented by Greg Andrews, Mel Pittman and Curt Kephart.  The event, among the largest of agricultural exhibitions in North America will attract a significant economic punch for their efforts.  In addition, countless leadership opportunites will be filled by agriculturists from Pierce County.

The formation of the Executive Committee is underway and soon this summer the host farm will be selected through screening of applications.

Pierce County is a terrific place to host Wisconsin Farm Technology Days and the Pierce County UW-Extension staff are excited and motivated to lead efforts toward an outstanding show. The Pierce County UW-Extension Staff consists of: Greg Andrews-Agriculture Agent and Department Head, Frank Ginther-4H and Youth Development Agent, Lori Zierl-Family Living Agent, Diana Alfuth-Horticulture Educator, Sarah Johnson-WNEP Educator, Barb Fritz-Muhlhausen-Support Staff, Cindy Miller-Support Staff, Sandy Radkey-Support Staff, and Sara Novotony - 4-H Program Assistant.

Theme for Show - Power of Agriculture

Please visit the WFTD website as planning efforts move forward towards 2010.  It's just around the corner!

News Releases
Pierce County Farm Technology Host Farm
Host Family for Farm Technology Days 2010 (3 pages, 250KB)

Executive Committee Members:
Mel Pittman, Chairman
Beth Ingli, Vice-Chair
Peter Stern, Treasurer
Greg Andrews, Executive Secretary
DeWayne Benedict
Holly Vasfaret
Jim Harsdorf
Dan Reis
Dave Sinz
Roger Peterson
Beverly Peterson
Dale Gallenberg
Glenn Thompson

Working Draft of 2010 Pierce County Farm Technology Committee Co-Chairs (2 pages, 82.2KB)

Photo of Farm Technology Day Host Site