Both the Minnesota Farmfest and Dakotafest have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
IDEAg Group LLC., which is owned by American Farm Bureau Federation, made the decision to cancel with great disappointment according to AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We understand the impact this has on the ag community, but simply put, it is the right decision to make in these uncertain times.”
Farmfest, scheduled for Aug. 4-6 in Redwood County, Minnesota, has served farmers and the agriculture community for 38 years. Dakotafest, scheduled for Aug. 18-20 in Mitchell, South Dakota, was set to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
IDEAg management confirms that aspects of each show will be made available to attendees virtually this year, including the Farmfest Political Forums.