Media - Press Releases

• Badger State Tractor Pullers bringing show to the Central Wisconsin Fairgrounds in Marshfield
  (1 pages, 26 KB) - June 13, 2011
  Pull set for 6:30 PM Wednesday July, 13th in Marshfield.
  The Badger State Tractor Pullers headquartered in Southern Wisconsin will for the third consecutive year host the Farm Technology Pull during FTD. The event which will start at 6:30 PM, will feature five classes this year, Light Limited Diesel Super Stock Tractors, 640 Diesel Pro Farm Tractors, 4X4 super Stock Trucks, 4X4 Pro Stock Diesel Trucks, and the new class to BSTP Diesel Limit Pro Stock Tractors which can produce up to 2,000 turbocharged horsepower.
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• WE NEED YOU….Attend Marathon County Farm Technology Days on Us!
  (2 pages, 42.5 KB) - April 20, 2011
  1200-1500 volunteers are needed to help with the preparation before the show, during the show and for cleanup after the show. Get your family, co-workers, or friends together and volunteer for a half day, full day or multiple days!
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• MARATHON COUNTY LEGACY FARMS
  (1 page, 123 KB) - March 7, 2011
  Area farmers have a unique opportunity to be recognized as a Marathon County Legacy Farm by making a $300 donation to Marathon County Farm Technology Days. Becoming a piece of Marathon County history, donor names will be engraved on a plaque that will be permanently displayed in the Historical Farm Museum at Marathon Park.
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• CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST!
  (1 page, 23 KB) - November 1, 2010
  Christmas is just around the corner and finding that perfect gift has just become easy! Official Marathon County Farm Technology Days apparel and miscellaneous items are offered at bargain prices online at www.marathonfarmtech.com. Along with the hat, hooded sweatshirt, t-shirts (youth & adult), tote bag, and travel mug the collectible IH544 toy tractor with a 2-point mounted sickle mower is available for the first time ever. The commemorative toy tractor has never been designed to a toy scale until now.
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• Fall Fest Sponsored by Marathon County Farm Technology Days
  (1 page, 25 KB) - August 13, 2010
  In eleven months Marathon County will be hosting the largest outdoor farm show in Wisconsin – Farm Technology Days. The Marathon County Farm Technology Days Hospitality Committee is inviting the community to “Fall Fest” for an afternoon of entertainment and great food! Fall Fest will take place at Willow Springs Garden, north of Wausau on Hillcrest Drive, on Sunday, August 29th, noon – 5 pm.
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• Farm Technology Days official clothing and commemorative toy tractor available
  (1 page, 26 KB) - July 30, 2010
  The Marathon County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Promotions Committee is pleased to announce their official clothing and souvenir items that will be available at Marathon County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days at Seehafer Acres, Inc. near Marshfield July 12-14, 2011. Items for sale this year include a travel mug, t-shirts, sweatshirt, cap and a recyclable tote all featuring the official Marathon County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days logo. T-shirts are available in adult and youth sizes offered in several colors.
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• Farm Technology Days– 2011 Farm Technology Days Planning In High Gear
  (1 page, 25 KB) - March 22, 2010
  The 2010 Farm Technology Days Show is set for Pierce County, July 20-22 at the Roger and Bev Peterson farm, south of River Falls. It's a bit of a “wake-up call” for the 20 planning committees in Marathon County working on next year's show, set for July 22-24, 2011.
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• Farm Technology Days– Special Volunteer Opportunity (with limited compensation)
  (1 page, 25 KB) - April 30, 2010
  Applications are now being accepted for a summer work experience at Marathon County UW-Extension as a AmeriCorps/VISTA volunteer.  The successful applicant would work with the 4-H/Youth and Agricultural faculty to develop communications pieces, and support the public information program needs of 4-H and the 2011 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days.
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• Farm Technology Days – Volunteer Organizations Needed (1 page, 25 KB) - March 22, 2010
  Farm Technology Days - Marathon County, is seeking six non-profit organizations to work the food tents during the July 12-14, 2011 show. This is a great opportunity for your organization to raise funds for trips, scholarships, equipment and more. Organizations will share in profits from the show’s food and beverage tents
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• Farm Technology Days - Marathon County Theme (1 page, 19 KB) - July 13, 2009
  Farm Technology Days - Marathon County, would like to announce the theme for the 2011 Farm Technology Days show held in Marathon County. “A Growing Tradition,” represents the generation of farmers from Marathon County’s past, present, and future. Marathon County’s growing tradition of family farms continues to make Marathon County an agricultural leader in the state.
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• 2011 Farm Technology Days – Marathon County (1 page, 166 KB) - May 1, 2009
  The 2011 Farm Technology Days - Marathon County, will be held July 12th through the 14th. Seehafer Acres, owned and operated by Ken & Karen Seehafer, will be the host farm for the event.
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• Host Farm for 2011 Farm Technology Days Announced (1 page, 15 KB) - November 11, 2008
  At a Media Conference held today, Keith Langenhahn, FTD Executive Committee Chairman introduced Ken & Karen Seehafer of Seehafer Acres, Inc., as the host farm of the 2011 event. Seehafer Acres, owned and operated by Ken & Karen Seehafer since 1972, is located north of Marshfield on Hwy. 97, in the Township of McMillan, County of Marathon.
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• Host Farm For 2011 Farm Technology Days Showcases Dairy (1 page, 22 KB) - November 11, 2008
  The fact that Seehafer Acres, Inc, host farm for the 2011 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is also a modern 200+ cow dairy operation comes as no surprise. “Dairy is king” in Marathon County, the states largest county and one of the premier agriculture counties in Wisconsin. According to the most recent National Agricultural Statistics Service data, Marathon County leads all other Wisconsin counties in milk production, hay production, barley production, and dry-root ginseng production.
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