The North American Farm Show Council announced that it has changed its name to Farm Show Council at the organization's annual meeting that was held recently in Charlotte, North Carolina. The change comes in an effort to modify the scope of what the Council has become, and to include international partners.

"Rather than limit ourselves to North America, this change helps us increase our international presence," said Chuck Gamble, secretary-treasurer of the Farm Show Council. The adjustment of the organization's name will help foster relationships as the group proceeds with creating and maintaining alliances among worldwide shows.”

Gamble added, "We've already received good feedback from our European friends in response to the change. In fact, New Zealand has been an international member of the Council for several years."

Along with the name change, the Farm Show Council also approved a new logo that replaces the logo, which was created more than 40 years ago when the Council was founded. "The new logo is a more effective and a more contemporary promotional tool," said Farm Show Council President, Doug Wagner.

The Farm Show Council has also recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Federation of Agricultural Exhibition and Show Organizers (EURASCO). EURASCO's objective is to improve European agricultural exhibitions while serving as a liaison with other agricultural organizations. PD

—From Farm Show Council news release