Farm Credit Mid-America Named Presenting Sponsor of Championship Tractor Pull
Farm Credit Mid-America Named Presenting Sponsor of Championship Tractor Pull
Farmer-owned cooperative will sponsor premier event of the National Farm Machinery Show beginning in 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 23, 2023) – Kentucky Venues has named Farm Credit Mid-America as the presenting
sponsor of its Championship Tractor Pull, the nation’s largest indoor tractor pull and premier event held each
year during the National Farm Machinery Show.
The invitation-only event stars the nation’s best drivers and their machines as they compete in five exciting
performances at the Kentucky Exposition Center’s Freedom Hall. Farm Credit Mid-America’s three-year
sponsorship will begin with the 2024 event, scheduled for February 14-17. Nearly 200 drivers will compete
over several days before an audience of 80,000 attendees for the chance to bring home a share of over
$300,000 in prize money.
Farm Credit Mid-America is a leading provider of reliable, consistent credit and financial services to farmers,
producers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee.
Kentucky Venues selected the customer-owned cooperative as presenting sponsor of the Championship
Tractor Pull through a competitive bidding process.
“Farm Credit Mid-America is honored to carry the torch as presenting sponsor of the Championship Tractor
Pull,” says Mark Barker, senior vice president agricultural lending in Kentucky for Farm Credit Mid-America.
“The Championship Tractor Pull has deep roots in rural America, and it’s an event many of our customers look
forward to attending each year. We have been long-time participants in the National Farm Machinery Show,
so this is another way we can engage our customers and celebrate our rural roots with thousands of other
attendees from across the state of Kentucky and the country.”
The Championship Tractor Pull continues to grow in popularity and size. Since its inception, the premiere
event has more than doubled the number of drivers pulling, increased the number of classes, added
livestreaming capabilities, and dramatically boosted prize money from the original $5,700. Even as the show
flourishes, the mission remains the same: to celebrate the agriculture community and its accomplishments.
"We are thrilled to welcome Farm Credit Mid-America as the presenting sponsor of the Championship Tractor
Pull," says David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues. "Their commitment to secure the future of
rural communities and agriculture mirrors our mission to strengthen Kentucky’s agricultural and tourism
industries. The Championship Tractor Pull is a cornerstone event reflecting our rich agricultural heritage. This
partnership with Farm Credit Mid-America not only reinforces the bond between our urban and rural communities but also spotlights our commitment to a wider audience during the National Farm Machinery Show. Together, we are forging a path that honors our past while fueling the growth and innovation that will drive our shared vision forward."
For more information about the Championship Tractor Pull and National Farm Machinery Show visit
champpull.org/.
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About Farm Credit Mid-America
A proud member of the Farm Credit System, Farm Credit Mid-America exists to secure the future of rural
communities and agriculture as a leading provider of reliable, consistent credit and financial services to
farmers, producers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and
Tennessee. The customer-owned cooperative serves more than 137,000 customers and manages a portfolio
of $38 billion in total assets owned and managed. Farm Credit Mid-America’s products and services include
loans for real estate, operating, equipment, rural living, crop insurance and vehicle, equipment and building
leases. For more information visit www.fcma.com.
About Kentucky Venues
As the owner and operator of two facilities and six annual events, Kentucky Venues is a proud promotor of the
progress of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The state agency operates the Kentucky Exposition Center and
the Kentucky International Convention Center where around 300 events happen yearly. From conventions and
trade shows, to sporting events and music festivals, Kentucky Venues works to advance Kentucky’s agriculture
and tourism industries and economy while serving the entertainment, cultural, and entertainment interests of
the public. For more information about Kentucky Venues, visit https://kyvenues.com/
