Midwest Ag Expo canceled due to ongoing pandemic

Posted on December 1, 2020
Those who already paid will receive a refund. The 2022 Midwest Ag Expo is scheduled for Jan. 26 and 27 in Rantoul. (WJBC file photo)

 

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – The Midwest Ag Expo trade show has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

The show was scheduled for Jan 27 and 28 in Rantoul.

“This is about doing the right thing for our agriculture producers/customers, exhibitors, stakeholders and the broader community in terms of health and safety—which is our top priority,” said Jim McCartney, Chairman of the Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association who co-host the show.

“After careful deliberation among our agriculture-leaders and industry partners, the COVID-19 restrictions would prevent us from delivering the type of high-quality experience Midwest Ag Expo attendees and exhibitors have come to expect and enjoy for the past 26 years.”

Those who already paid will receive a refund. The 2022 Midwest Ag Expo is scheduled for Jan. 26 and 27 in Rantoul.

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