“This is a great night. It is so good to be back together and working on a farm show!”

gushed Wilbur.

A local cotton farmer, Wilbur also runs a dairy with his family, grows feed and multiple row crops. He has previously served as the International Agri-Center Board Chair, as well as being the 2014 Chairman of the California Cotton Growers Association and serving on the board of Cotton Inc.

The 2022 show proclaims World Ag Expo is “Back in Agtion,” a play on words with a few meanings. While COVID-19 sidelined the live show in 2021, farmers and ag professionals never stopped working during the pandemic. Volunteers and staff are ready to bring back the live show and provide a place for everyone in ag to meet, shop, and learn something new. Plus, “Agtion” is a Dad-joke style play on “Action” reminding people that farm shows are a fun place to be.

“We’re so happy to be back. The 2021 digital show was an interesting experience, but we’re ready to get our boots on the show grounds to work with our exhibitors and host our attendees,”

said Jerry Sinift, International Agri-Center CEO.

The annual show is produced by the International Agri-Center, a non-profit focused on agriculture education year-round.

Entering its 55^th year, World Ag Expo is the largest annual outdoor ag tradeshow in the world. In 2020, the show saw 106,357 attendees from 46 states and 56 countries. With more than 1,400 exhibitors and 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, World Ag Expo provides a platform for networking, education, and business in one of the most productive ag counties in the United States. Applications are open online for seminar submissions at https://bit.ly/WAE22SeminarApp and the Top-10 New Products Contest at https://bit.ly/WAE22Top10App.

Tickets are on sale online now at https://bit.ly/WAE22Tickets, and attendees can plan their visit at www.worldagexpo.org. With a diverse lineup of agriculture companies and seminars covering international trade, irrigation, ag policy, hemp, and more, there is something for every ag professional at the 2022 World Ag Expo. The 55^th edition will run Tuesday, February 8 through Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, CA.

Source: International Agri Center

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Greg Schulte is President and Chief Executive Officer of Bonfiglioli USA will become Chairman, thereby succeeding John Cross, President ASI Drives who will remain on the AGMA Board of Directors as Chairman Emeritus.

Greg Schulte was elected to the AGMA Board in 2017 and will serve as its new Chairman for 2021-2022. He has also served on the AGMA Foundation Board of Trustees and raised more than $500,000 for education and development within the gear industry. In 2008, Schulte was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer for Bonfiglioli USA. Under his leadership, the company has seen consistent year over year growth and has become one of the best-performing facilities within Bonfiglioli Worldwide. Both he and the company have been recognized for leadership and growth during his tenure, including Schulte’s nomination as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the Company’s numerous awards and nominations for growth including Inc. 5000, Fast 55, Emerging 30, Tri-state Success Award, Thoroughbred Award, MANNY Award and Green Energy Award.

The new AGMA Executive Committee is:

• Greg Schulte, Chair, and President, Bonfiglioli USA
• Michael Cinquemani, Treasurer, and Owner, Master Power Transmission
• Todd Praneis, TDEC Chair, and Director of Product Development, Cotta Transmission
• Mike McKernin, BMEC Chair, and Sales Specialist at Milans Machining and Gear Manufacturing
• John Cross, Chair Emeritus, and President & CTO, ASI Drives

The newly elected Board members are:

• Craig Burriss, Director of Operations, Industrial Gear Group, Marmon Holdings
• Brian Coclich, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner, CGI, Inc.
• Adam Gimpert, President, Helios Gear Products
• Mushtaq Jamal, VP, Engineering & Business Development, Bevel Gears India, PVT, Ltd.

“Our Board is comprised of experienced and well-respected leaders in manufacturing and supply, and also includes end-users of power transmission components, who provide valuable strategic guidance on the evolving needs of our members,”

said Greg Schulte.

“AGMA members have always been at the heart of new technology and innovation – and I plan to ensure they remain in the driver’s seat to deliver solutions for all sections of the manufacturing supply chain,”

said Schulte.

“I would like to thank all of our Board members for their service, with special thanks and recognition to our outgoing Chairman, John Cross, for his leadership and support.”

Source: Bonfiglioli 

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