A sheet of ice greeted the opening of the second-annual Great Bend Farm and Ranch Expo Wednesday morning and one could see the breath of those gathered in the chilly Expo III building at the Expo Complex for the show’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.But, spirits remained high. “At least we’re not outdoors,” one vendor said.It was against this optimistic backdrop that the event opened. “This can-do spirit is reflected in all the exhibitors and volunteers out here,” said Great Bend Chamber of Commerce President Jan Peters in her opening remarks.“It is humbling to see the passion these people have for their community,” said expo Manager Darren Dale.