Washington State Hay Growers Association President Andrew Eddie said the annual hay conference said hay growing was challenging this year with the market. However, he hopes the Northwest Hay Expo will provide farmers with resources to make the best of the situation.
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December 26, 2025
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Providing the toolbox for growers: Northwest Hay Expo coming to Tri-Cities January 2026
TRI-CITIES — The Washington State Hay Growers Association is gearing up for the much-anticipated Northwest Hay Expo, scheduled for January 21-22, 2026, at the Three Rivers Convention Center. With over 500 expected attendees, this annual event offers a platform for networking, education and discussion on pressing issues in the hay and forage industries. Andrew Eddie, President of the Washington State Hay Growers Association, highlighted the significance of this year’s Expo amid a challenging economic landscape. “With the current ag economy looking like it does, which is not very good across the board, especially in the hay and forage industry right now, it’s just going to be a lot about where the economic trends are,” he said. “We’re providing a toolbox for growers to help them navigate these difficult times.”