Air Tractor Aircraft Exhibits at Farm Progress Show

Air Tractor exhibited its AT-802 at the Farm Progress Show August 27-29 in Boone, Iowa.  The Farm Progress Show is a well-rounded show for farmers to connect and do business with a wide variety of exhibitors. The show regularly has 150,000 – 200,000 domestic and international attendees.

Chris Lockhart, sales coordinator at Air Tractor said, “We had a great location directly as people entered the northeast gate and across from the Case IH booth.”

Lockhart explained that the excitement from visitors, many of whom were thrilled to see an ag plane up close when they usually only see the aircraft flying overhead, was palpable. Many expressed surprise at the plane’s size. While attendees waited to tour the inside of the plane, Air Tractor staff had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about the high standards of safety and professionalism upheld by aerial applicators. Several members of the Iowa Agricultural Aviation Association board volunteered their time at the booth, sharing their expertise with farmers and the public.

Lockhart estimated that during the three-day show, three to four thousand people visited the Air Tractor booth. Although they couldn’t interact with everyone, the industry exposure was substantial. Partnering with Capstan Ag and showcasing its Swathpro pulse-width modulation boom system allowed Air Tractor to emphasize aerial application as a key component of precision agriculture. Air Tractor plans to participate in the Farm Progress Show again next year in Decatur, Illinois.