MAAMESS run by Tartu Fairs consists of 4 different fairs: 14th International Agricultural Fair, 12th International Timber Processing and Forestry Fair, 12th Fair for Food and 8th Horticultural Fair.The significance of the event on the international level increases annually and last year it was our turn to host the members of EURASCO. MAAMESS 2006, which introduces different aspects of rural economy, is the most recognised rural fair in the Baltic States. the rural fair provides the best opportunity to bring together various groups of people connected with rural economy farmers and foresters, manufacturers and vendors of professional equipment, wood processing companies, manufacturers of farm products and products atributed quality labels of EPLL (Estonian Chamber of Agriculutre and Commerce), persons involved in alternative farming, gardeners and people interested in landscaping, consumers, etc. Similar to previous fairs we provide the visitors with information concerning modern agriculutral, forest and wood-processing machinery, plant production and animal husbandry, animal breeding, gardening and food. The organisers will ensure plenty of activity and exploring for all visitors. This year the fair includes a new feature exhibition of breeding animals.