02/04/10

KMVT’S 33rd Annual Agri-Action kicked off Thursday at the College Of Southern Idaho's Expo Center. Agri-Action has the big, the small the tall, and just about all when it comes to agriculture.

About 80 exhibitors are stationed at the CSI Expo Center, some, for the first time, others seasoned veterans.

KMVT Marketing Director says, "We have some returning folks and we do have a tremendous amount of new agricultural products and services. People are able to get their products displayed, can talk one-on-one with customers, that's what it's all about.”

Admission is only a dollar, but if you donate two items of non-perishable food per person, like soup, or canned food, you help out the Dump Hunger Campain, and you get in for free!

Gordy Gates, Western States says, "All the food goes to South Central Community Action, which is partnered with us, they distribute all the food in the Magic Valley, everything that is donated stays in the Magic Valley."

After 33 years, time and technology have changed the face of farming. Johnson says, "Computers are now starting to turn into a regular day occurrence with farming and ranching, and there's a tremendous amount of technology here today."

The Agri-Action show continues to be a Magic Valley tradition; the show continues Friday from 10a – 7p, and on Saturday, 10a – 4p.