Power Show Ohio has become an event not to miss for all types of users of all kinds of power equipment. Jan. 29, 30 and 31, thousands of visitors will explore the more than 600 brands of equipment. This annual show displays the newest and best in tractors, skid steer loaders, commercial mowing equipment, all terrain vehicles, grain handling, computer software, fence building, hay equipment, buildings, backhoes, logging equipment, compact tractors, livestock equipment and a number of exhibits from colleges and universities. Special daily educational seminars, door prizes, cooking demonstrations and the National Kiddie Tractor Pull are also featured.

Power Show Ohio will span three days and fully fill four buildings on the grounds of the Ohio Expo Center. A scene that could be described as a "power equipment extravaganza." Given its staging at a time of year when buyers are ready to buy and manufacturers have their newest product introductions in place, the show garners the spotlight in the equipment industry.

From its humble beginning in 1971, Power Show Ohio has grown to nearly six times its original size. The first Power Show Ohio had 51 exhibitors and covered 54,000 square feet. The 2010 show will encompass 300,000 square feet with nearly 250 exhibitors.

Power Show Ohio is held at the Ohio Expo Center just off Interstate 71 at Exit 111 in Columbus. Admission is $5 per person, with children ages 12 and under admitted free.

For a full schedule events, hours and ticket information visit Power Show Ohio online at www.omeda.org/powershow. Now, as the 40th annual show draws near, Power Show Ohio continues to represents the complete power equipment industry the way no other show does.

FARM MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 29

Held at the Ohio's Country Journal booth, SS,

in the Celeste Center

Farm Management Seminars organized by

The Ohio State University, Department of Food,

Agricultural and Biological Engineering

10 a.m. -- Universal Design for Home, Garage and Barn, Kent McGuire, Ohio AgrAbility Program Coordinator, OSU Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

You will get introduced to Universal Design and how it can make life easier around the farm and home. Technology and design features assist people with disabilities and other physical limitations.

11 a.m. -- To Pave or to Plant, Fairfield County Farm Bureau and Fairfield Land Preservation Association.

What is lost when farm land disappears under asphalt and housing developments? Is the cost to society more than just the loss of food production? What can be done to preserve farmland? Roger Wolfe and Jonathan Ferbrache will discuss these issues and possible solutions. (A display on preserving farmland will be on view at the Ohio's Country Journal booth all three days.)

Noon -- Grain and Oilseed Marketing Outlook, Matt Roberts, Extension economist, OSU Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics.

Using the tools the market gives you to realize a profit in 2010.

1 p.m. -- Barn Rehabilitation, Ann D. Christy, associate professor, OSU Department of Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering.

Information will be provided to help property owners of historic rural barns rehabilitate them and restore them to productive use. Learn how Ohio's "Barn Again!" program can help as you consider alternative uses.

2 p.m. -- Is it Flu, or is it Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Tim Butcher, OSHA program coordinator, OSU Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Upwards of 15,000 people a year are treated in emergency rooms for carbon monoxide poisoning. Low level poisoning creates symptoms very similar to seasonal flu and it can be a reoccurring problem every winter when our homes have less ventilation and we use carbon monoxide producing appliances. Learn more about how to tell the difference and help prevent carbon monoxide dangers.

FARM MANAGEMENT

SEMINARS

FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 30

Held at the Ohio's Country Journal booth, SS, in the Celeste Center

Farm Management Seminars

organized by

The Ohio State University,

Department of Food,

Agricultural and

Biological Engineering

10 a.m. -- Solving and Preventing Compaction Problems, Randall Reeder, Extension agricultural engineer, OSU Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

For many farmers, a late harvest on wet ground created potential problems for 2010 crops. We will discuss options. If you practice controlled traffic and/or continuous no-till, please attend and share your experience with compaction.

11 a.m. -- To Pave or to Plant, Fairfield County Farm Bureau and Fairfield Land Preservation Association.

What is lost when farm land disappears under asphalt and housing developments? Is the cost to society more than just the loss of food production? What can be done to preserve farmland? Roger Wolfe and Jeff Johnson will discuss these issues and possible solutions. (A display on preserving farmland will be on view at the Ohio's Country Journal booth all three days.)

Noon -- Grain and Oilseed Marketing Outlook, Matt Roberts, Extension economist, OSU Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics.

Using the tools the market gives you to realize a profit in 2010.

1 p.m. -- Barn Rehabilitation, Ann D. Christy, associate professor, OSU Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Information will be provided to help property owners of historic rural barns rehabilitate and restore them to productive use. Learn how Ohio's "Barn Again!" program can help as you consider alternative uses.

2 p.m. -- Solving and Preventing Compaction Problems, Randall Reeder, Extension agricultural engineer, OSU Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

For many farmers, a late harvest on wet ground created potential problems for 2010 crops. We will discuss options. If you practice controlled traffic and/or continuous no-till, please attend and share your experience with compaction.

FARM MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 30

Held at the Ohio's Country Journal booth, SS,

in the Celeste Center

Farm Management Seminars organized by

The Ohio State University, Department of Food,

Agricultural and Biological Engineering

11 a.m. -- To Pave or to Plant, Fairfield County Farm Bureau and Fairfield Land Preservation Association.

What is lost when farm land disappears under asphalt and housing developments? Is the cost to society more than just the loss of food production? What can be done to preserve farmland? Roger Wolfe and Jeff Johnson will discuss these issues and possible solutions. (A display on preserving farmland will be on view at the Ohio's Country Journal booth all three days.)

Noon -- Covering Manure Storages Can Generate Carbon Credits and Bioenergy, Lingying Zhao, associate professor, OSU Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Public concerns about odor and air quality from animal farms can affect the viability and growth of the livestock and poultry industry in Ohio. Management of air emissions is a growing challenge facing Ohio's food animal producers. Effective mitigation technologies are emerging, such as covers and digesters, however many of these technologies are cost prohibitive. Global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) have resulted in carbon credit cap and trade programs. Through the carbon credit trading program, food animal producers can receive payment for capturing and destroying methane from their manure storage structures. This presentation will help to understand all the benefits of manure storage covers.

1 p.m. -- Barn Rehabilitation, Ann D. Christy, associate professor, OSU Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Information will be provided to help property owners of historic rural barns rehabilitate them and restore them to productive use. Learn how Ohio's "Barn Again!" program can help as you consider alternative uses.

Don't Miss the OhioProud

Cooking Demonstrations

Held All Three Days in the Voinovich Center

11:30 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.