Mild rains did not hinder the start of the 39th annual Farm Science Review yesterday at the 1,200 acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio.
The three-day outdoor agricultural trade show, sponsored by the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (FAES), runs through Thursday. It features some of agriculture’s best with hundreds of demonstration plots and over $40 million worth of machinery.
“This year’s review has 584 commercial exhibitors, and we expect over 140,000 visitors during the next three days,” Craig Fendrick, Farm Science Review manager, said.
Commercial exhibits range from tractors to financial services. There are also educational programs, displays, a demonstration garden and a natural resource area. Visitors can watch 400 acres of corn and 350 acres of soybeans being harvested. Daily wagon tours will provide opportunities to compare three farming systems.
For students, OSU Central is an area featuring information from OSU colleges and departments. Displays focus on health and safety, farm management, cancer prevention, the environment and human and community development.
“The Farm Science Review is a great way to start off the school year, especially because freshmen can check out the many clubs that are offered. Even if you don’t have a background in agriculture, the review has something of interest for everyone,” Jana Crossgrove, a senior in agriculture education and a member of the Buckeye Dairy Club, said.
According to Fendrick students with a Buck ID can attend the review for free, and are encouraged to attend.
For the non-farmer, the review offers daily gardening tours, programs and information aimed at landowners to improve ponds, streams and wildlife management.
The Farm Science Review is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow. The Molly Caren Agricultural Center is located two miles north of London on U.S. Route 40.
