They want to impress you! And for good reason, the Young Farmers of Marne organize the Agricultural Festival. Two days during which the agricultural world will be in the spotlight, but not only that.
1. What is the Agricultural Festival?
It takes place every two years. The last Agricultural Festival, in 2022, took place in Brignicourt-sur-Saulx, near Vitry-le-François. It is organized by the Young Farmers’ Union (JA) of Marne. Its objective is simple: “Bringing together farmers from the department, or not, around activities and moments of conviviality. It is open to all audiences »leader Corentin Mance, farmer in Normée and vice-president of the JA de la Marne.
This year, the event, which could expect 10,000 people, will take place in Normée, near Fère-Champenoise in the south of the Marne. It will be held outdoors over two days, Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2024.
A plot will serve as both parking and a place that can accommodate various activities. And there will be entertainment!
2. Tractor pulling in the spotlight
The star attraction not to be missed during these two days of entertainment: tractor pulling. It is a motorsport that pits modified tractors against each other to pull a heavy load on a dirt track. The tractors have supercharged engines to increase their power and traction. The goal is to pull the load as far as possible. The French Tractor Pulling Federation will also participate in the event.
Several sessions of this mechanical sport will take place during these days. First on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with local farmers, then in the evening, from 10 p.m., for a nighttime and professional version. “There, these are people who compete” who will compete, announces Corentin Mance. On Sunday, tractor pulling will again be in the spotlight twice.
3. The local in the spotlight
The Agricultural Festival is not only synonymous with agriculture. Local activities will be put in the spotlight. “We also wanted to highlight the activity of the canton of Fère-Champenoise. By soliciting companies in the sector and asking associations to participate”, says Corentin Mance. Thus, a producers’ market, concerts, and an exhibition of old agricultural equipment will be there.
The Young Farmers of Marne have been working on the project for two years, with 12 organizing members. They have an envelope of €130,000. “And if people want to exhibit, it’s not too late”, specifies the vice-president of the JA Marnais. Contact can be made via the Facebook page of the Young Farmers of the Marne or their website.
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