People attending the 2009 WFTD were invited to enter a drawing for one $500 winner each day. To enter the drawing, people had to complete an entry form when information about the person was requested. The entry form was completed by 2894 people and the results have been summarized below. The total attendance of the show was just under 70,000 people.
| Occupation of attendee |
Farm Occupation |
Number |
Percent |
Farm Owner/Renter |
1396 |
48.2 |
Employee |
236 |
8.2 |
Retired |
410 |
14.2 |
Others |
425 |
14.7 |
No Response |
427 |
14.7 |
Total |
2894 |
|
| Farm size, acres, for attendees |
Farm Size, Acres |
Number |
Percent |
Less Than 50 |
218 |
7.5 |
50-99 |
160 |
5.5 |
100-199 |
371 |
12.8 |
200-229 |
263 |
9.1 |
300-399 |
170 |
5.9 |
400-499 |
103 |
3.6 |
500-1000 |
228 |
7.9 |
More Than 1000 |
128 |
4.4 |
No Response |
1253 |
43.3 |
Total |
2894 |
|
| Crops raised by attendees |
Crop |
Number |
Percent |
Alfalfa |
1036 |
35.8 |
Corn |
1065 |
36.8 |
Soybeans |
815 |
28.2 |
Small grain |
642 |
22.2 |
|
|
|
| Livestock raised by attendees |
Livestock |
Number |
Percent |
Dairy |
873 |
30.2 |
Beef |
466 |
16.1 |
Sheep |
76 |
2.6 |
Swine |
100 |
3.5 |
Horses |
281 |
9.7 |
|
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|
| Attendee 'must see' feature at the show |
Feature |
Number |
Percent |
Commercial Exhibits |
|
|
Crop Equipment |
863 |
31.0 |
Dairy Equipment |
786 |
28.2 |
Buildings |
727 |
26.1 |
Arts and Crafts |
713 |
25.6 |
Beef Exhibits |
683 |
24.5 |
Tillage Equipment |
668 |
24.0 |
Heritage Equipment |
569 |
20.4 |
Crop Seed Distribution |
555 |
19.9 |
Heritage Equipment |
|
|
Farm Tour |
800 |
28.7 |
Family Living |
711 |
25.5 |
Field Demo |
615 |
22.1 |
UW Extension |
611 |
21.9 |
Ride and Drive |
537 |
19.3 |
Home Tour |
484 |
17.3 |
Federal Agencies |
444 |
15.9 |
Youth |
409 |
14.7 |
Others |
27 |
1.0 |
Total |
2785 |
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