For many people mid-February is a time for kisses and valentines, but for a select (and very large) group of people who will be congregating in Louisville next week, the focus is squarely on farm machinery. The National Farm Machinery Show is a massive event that draws visitors from around the world. While those visitors are eagerly awaiting the show’s arrival next week, farm machinery manufacturers are scrambling to get that equipment in place and looking perfect for the show.
Here is a conversation with Dave Donohue, project manager for JD Equipment, about what goes on behind the scenes during what is always a crazy set up for the big show in mid-February.
OCJ: When does planning for a show like the National Farm Machinery show get started?
Dave: I used to plan the National Farm Machinery Show for John Deere and we generally started planning a full year in advance.… Continue reading
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