WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - School children made their way to the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe Thursday to feast their eyes on the 31st annual Ag Expo.
The expo is still setting up, but four different stations were set up to teach the students about the main points of agriculture. The children walked through everything from stuffed cows to real cows and goats and pigs.
The annual Ag Expo kicks off this Friday with plenty of displays featuring everything from tractors to seeds, to home-grown foods and products.
For complete information and a schedule of Ag Expo events, visit this link http://www.agexpo.org/
AG EXPO 2013 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Ag Expo 2013 Ike Hamilton Expo Center 501 Mane Street West Monroe, LA 71292
Friday, January 18, 2 to 8 pm Saturday, January 19, 9 am to 4 pm
Featuring: Trade Show with newest technologies and products LSU AgCenter's "Ag Alley" educational displays both days
Adult admission: $5 in advance (On Sale Dec. 15) $7 at the door -- Children under 12 FREE
Purchase advance tickets through January 17 at:
Louisiana Land Bank, 2411 Tower Drive in Monroe Irrigation-Mart, 300 S. Service Rd. East in Ruston Ike Hamilton Expo Center, 501 Mane St in West Monroe
Special Events:
Friday -- Stock Dog Trials (featuring Border Collies working Cattle in West Arena: 9 am - 5 pm ) - Jr. Livestock Show for Swine & Dairy: 6 pm - GCR AG Tire Clinic - 6 pm
Saturday - 9 am throughout day - Jr. Livestock Show - 9 am and 2 pm - Miniature Cow Show - GCR AG Tire Clinic - 6 pm
Seminars & Continuing Education (require pre-registration and include Ag Expo Admission)
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Source: Agexpo.org
