WAE Attendee Demographics


Interested in learning who's attending the world's largest farm equipment and agriculture technology expo? In 2010, attendees voluntarily provided their demographic information when they registered to attend the expo. This representation shows that qualified buyers use World Ag Expo as a resource when looking for new ideas to improve their productivity and profitability for the upcoming year.

2010 Attendee Survey Results

71% of Attendees are Directly involved with agriculture production or an allied industry

70% Attend every year and select World Ag Expo as the only Tradeshow they attend.

91% Rated World Ag Expo 4 stars or higher out of a total of 5 possible.

Top-10 Product Categories of Interest

  1. Farming Equipment and Accessories 13%
  2. Tractors 11%
  3. Irrigation 9%
  4. Crop Protection 8%
  5. Harvesting 7%
  6. Alternative Energy 7%
  7. Agriculture Technology 7%
  8. Livestock Equipment and Services 6%
  9. Planting and Seeding 6%
  10. Tillage 5%

Geographical Distribution of Registered Attendees

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80% travel from the Western United States

6% travel from the Midwest

1% travel from the South

1% travel from the Northeast

9% travel from 72 International Countries

2% from Canada

2% from Mexico

Total Animal Units

Primary Animal Units

76% of Livestock / Dairy / Poultry owners have between 1 and 999 animal units
24% of Livestock / Dairy / Poultry owners have between 1,000 and 5,000+ animal units

Secondary Animal Units

67% of Livestock / Dairy / Poultry owners have between 1 and 999 animal units
33% of Livestock / Dairy / Poultry owners have between 1,000 and 5,000+ animal units

Primary Business Listings

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25% Agribusiness

16% Dairy Producer

14% Field Crop Producer

13% Citrus Farmer

11% Livstock Producer

8% Nut Producer

2% Small Grain Farmer

2% Vegtable Grower

2% Chemical / Fertilizer

1% Horticulture

Primary Commodity

16% Dairy Cattle

7% Beef Cattle

6% Alfalfa

5% Almonds

4% Oranges

3% Walnuts

2% Wine Grapes

2% Grapes Table / Raisin

2% Tomatoes Fresh / Processed

1% Horses

Secondary Business Listings

  • Field Crops 19%
  • Livestock 12%
  • Tree - Citrus/ Stone Fruit / Other Fruit 9%
  • Dairy 9%
  • Nut Operator 6%
  • Vegetables 4%
  • Chemical / Fertlizer 4%
  • Vine Crops 3%
  • Horticulture / Forestry 2%

Secondary Commodity

  • Alfalfa 7%
  • Beef Cattle 7%
  • Dairy Cattle 7%
  • Almonds 4%
  • Corn Silage 3%
  • Hay 3%
  • Peaches 2%
  • Walnuts 2%
  • Oranges 2%
  • Tomatoes Fresh / Processed 2%

Total Acres Farmed

Primary Acres

63% of land owning attendees farm/ranch 100-499 acres
37% of land owning attendees farm/ranch 500-2,000+ acres

Secondary Acres

73% of land owning attendees farm/ranch 100-499 acres
27% of land owning attendees farm/ranch 500-2,000+ acres


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