Want to test a tractor? Put the pedal to the metal. Want to get a scan of your spine? Take a seat. Want to learn golf from a pro? Pick up a club and take a swing.

Most times of the year, doing all this at once would be a tiring exercise in crosscounty window-shopping. But with this weekend’s Berkshire Home Expo at the Berkshire Mall, the motto for many participants was simple: “Try before you buy.”

“This event is always a great opportunity,” said Christina Barrett of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, who said that 50 local businesses signed up to participate in this year’s three-day expo, which concludes today. “It’s a wonderful way to showcase the work they do.”

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