Farm Progress Show

• DatesSeptember 7–9, 2027 (expected)
• LocationBoone, IA, United States
• CategoryAgriculture
• Official websitefarmprogressshow.com

Expected dates, not yet confirmed. These dates are projected from the previous edition of Farm Progress Show. The organizer has not confirmed them yet, so check the official website before you book travel or pay for anything.

About Farm Progress Show

Farm Progress Show is an agriculture trade show expected to take place September 7–9, 2027 in Boone, IA, United States. It runs for three days, opening on Tuesday and closing on Thursday. With more than 11 months to go, there is time to plan the booth, the budget and the meetings properly.

Shows like this one typically draw farmers, growers, cooperatives, agronomists, equipment dealers and agribusiness buyers. For registration, exhibitor packages and the floor plan, go to the official website, farmprogressshow.com.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Farm Progress Show

Agriculture shows are practical and often seasonal, with large outdoor displays, machinery and livestock or crop sections. Visitors are direct, value proof in the field, and often travel long distances to attend.

Over three days, traffic usually peaks on the first two days and thins out on the last one. The quieter final day is a good time for longer conversations, visiting other stands and meeting suppliers. Expect most visitors to be farmers and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Farm Progress Show

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, September 7, 2027 (expected date, so adjust once it is confirmed):

1. 16 weeks before (May 18, 2027)
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels in Boone while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Jul 13, 2027)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Aug 10, 2027)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Aug 31, 2027)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for agriculture shows

• Plan outdoor display needs, weather protection and machinery transport early.
• Bring field results, yield data or customer stories from farms similar to the visitors'.
• Know your dealer network and service coverage by region.

Booth tips for Farm Progress Show

• Talk results first: yield, cost per acre or hours saved.
• Ask about farm size, crops or livestock to qualify quickly.
• Have shade, water and seating; long show days outdoors are tiring for visitors and staff.
• Plan shifts of three to four hours. Standing and talking for three days wears people out, and tired staff let good leads walk past.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Farm Progress Show

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Farm purchases follow the season, so time your follow-up to planting, harvest or budget periods.

1. Within 24 hours (by Sep 10, 2027)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Sep 12, 2027
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Sep 23, 2027
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Oct 9, 2027
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Farm Progress Show is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Boone

Farm Progress Show takes place in Boone, IA, United States. Check the official website for the exact hall and address, then compare flights into the nearest major airport with train or car options from nearby cities. International visitors should check whether they need a visa or an ESTA before booking travel.

Because these dates are not confirmed yet, avoid non-refundable bookings until the organizer announces them. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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