Grainswest - Fall 2026

Fall 2026 Grains West 40 wide variety of agritourism options are available at home and abroad to agricultural professionals and the general public. Notable among international travel destinations, every two years, hundreds of Canadian farmers visit Hannover, Germany, to attend the world’s largest agricultural equipment fair. For most, an Agritechnica pilgrimage is not a shopping trip, but a professional development opportunity and vacation all in one. The machinery on display is largely scaled for European farms with small fields, narrow roads and tight regulations. They may find mechanical weeders created in reaction to pesticide restrictions not found in FEATURE A world of opportunity Agritourismoffers new connections, experiences and exchange of ideas By Melanie Epp • Lead image courtesy of Agritechnica Many farmers consider a pilgrimage to Agritechnica as both a professional development opportunity and vacation.