Southern Farm Show – January 30 – February 1, 2019

Visit the Displays, Talk to the Experts, Attend the Special Events, and Learn About New Products with Carport Central at the 2019 Southern Farm Show!

No doubt anyone that has any interest in the agricultural industry looks forward to late January / early February and the return of the Southern Farm Show to the NC State Fairgrounds! Over 400 exhibiting companies make the Southern Farm Show the largest agricultural exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia; it’s known as THE meeting place for this region’s farmers and agricultural leaders. Free admission and parking make this a can’t-miss tradition, and this year’s lineup of exhibits and events is sure to have something for everyone who attends.

All About the 2019 Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, NC

The Southern Farm Show allows exhibitors from every category to come together in one central location to display all they have to offer to the agricultural community. It’s also a great opportunity to speak with experts and representatives, ask important questions, and network with like-minded farmers and farm supply businesses.

The Exhibitors

There’s A LOT to see at the Southern Farm Show! Two things you’ll definitely want to have handy are the farm show event schedule (available here) and the show exhibitor map (you can pick this up at the event entrance when you arrive).

The over 400 exhibitors that will set up shop at the 2019 Southern Farm Show represent almost every aspect of farming and agriculture you can think of, including some things you’ve probably never even seen before! These include all types of equipment, a full selection of vehicles, different types of buildings and land development options, feed and seed suppliers, farm accessories, and so much more. As we like to say, if you can’t find it at the Southern Farm Show, then you won’t find it anywhere!

Benefits of Visiting the 2019 Southern Farm Show Exhibits

Besides attending scheduled events at the 2019 Southern Farm Show, there are lots of reasons you should also carve out some time to stroll through the exhibits:

• It allows you to see what’s new in the industry.
• It gives you the opportunity to see demonstrations of the exhibitors’ products, live and in person.
• It allows farmers and others within the agricultural industry to meet with product representatives, manufacturers, dealers, and other farmers to ask pertinent questions that will help you to better run your farm and manage your business.
• It also gives exhibitors the opportunity to listen to your real wants, needs, and concerns, which helps them to then design products which will better meet your needs now and into the future.

Carport Central is a featured Southern Farm Show 2019 Exhibitor

The government may still be shut down, but Carport Central understands you’ve still got chickens to feed, fields to plow, and a farm or agricultural business to maintain. We’re here to help!

The team at Carport Central is excited about returning to exhibit at the Southern Farm Show (Exhibit #8612), as it gives us a great opportunity to connect with old friends and also make some new ones! We’re pretty pumped to be able to show you all we have to offer with our wide selection of carports, garages, barns, RV covers, workshops, and agricultural buildings. We know that when it comes to protecting your vehicles, farm equipment, livestock, feed, and supplies, you need a durable, versatile structure that’s built to last. Carport Central has extensive experience in designing, crafting, and installing metal buildings for the unique challenges of farm and agricultural applications, and we can help you design a custom steel structure that will match your individual needs and your budget, too! Be sure to stop by and see us at Exhibit #8612, we’d love to meet you!
At Carport Central, we provide shelter for your way of life.

Featured Events on the Southern Farm Show Schedule

Meetings and Workshops at the 2019 Southern Farm Show

Some of the special events this year include:

• South Atlantic Woodsmen Association Lumberjack Show (multiple times all three days)
• Farm Credit Show (multiple times all three days)
• NC Department of Labor 24^th Annual Gold Star Grower Workshop (10 am on Wednesday and Thursday)
• FFA Truck and Tractor Driving Competition (10 am on Thursday)
• Agricultural Development Forum with the NC Department of Agriculture (10 am on Thursday)
• Breakfast with the Commissioner (8 am on Friday)
• Tobacco Growers Association of NC Annual Meeting (10 am on Friday)
• Southern National Draft Horse Pull and Coon Mule Jump (6 pm on Friday – advance tickets available, or $12 admission at the door)
• For the full schedule of special events, see here

Continuing Education

No matter whether you’ve been farming for one year or 50 years, there’s always more to learn to help you stay current on policy changes and best practices.

This year’s continuing education offerings focus around pesticide usage, and sessions will be held on Wednesday, January 30 at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, and 12:00 pm.

The Grand Finale

The 2019 Southern Farm Show will close on the same exciting note as it has for the past 34 years with the Southern National Draft Horse Pull and Coon Mule Jump. This event never ceases to surprise and delight. Every year is a new and unique experience as you witness these impressive animals compete and perform for the crowd. Note that there is a $12 admission charge at the door for this event, with advance tickets also available during the course of the Farm Show for $10.

When and Where for the 2019 Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, NC

Dates: January 30 – February 1, 2019

Time: 9 am to 4 pm daily

Location: NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh NC 27607

Admission and Parking is FREE