Sunbelt Ag Expo | October 20-22, 2026

Be a part of Driving Agribusiness Forward in Moultrie, Georgia, October 2026.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION2026 Farmer of the Year State Winners

2026 SUNBELT EXHIBITOR APPLICATION OPEN

Now is the time to apply for the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo event.

If you have questions, reach out to Mandy Walker, VP of Exhibitor Relations, mandy@sunbeltexpo.com.

2026 FARMERS OF THE YEAR

We are excited to announce the 2026 Farmers of the Year. Congratulations to all of our state winners. Get to know each state’s 2026 Farmer of the year. An overall winner will be annouced at the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo. 

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BECOME A 2026 SUNBELT AG EXPO SPONSOR

The Sunbelt Ag Expo offers unique sponsorship and marketing opportunities throughout the year – not just at the show!

Check out this year’s options ranging from on-site, during the show to digital opportunities to reach people who attend the Expo and beyond.

Get your brand in front of thousands of people easily.

INNOVATION AWARD

Applications for the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo Innovation Award are now closed. Stay tuned to see who this year’s winners are!

KENT HAMILTON, GEORGIA - 2025 FARMER OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Kent Hamilton, Georgia, on being named the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Learn more about the 2025 winner below and the other state winners.

2025 SOUTHEASTERN HAY CONTEST

Congratulations to all of the 2025 Southeastern Hay Contest winners. Jon Pope from Coats, NC, won the 2025 Grand Prize. Learn more about all of the category winners.

Youth Contests

Youth have the opportunity to participate in many contests hosted at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. In addition to the contests, the Sunbelt Ag Expo hosts a variety of Youth livestock demonstrations, horse clinics, beekeeping seminars, and college and career networking opportunities.

Advocacy In Action | Ag Mechanics | Youth Educational Challenges | Dairy Showdown

Tractor Pull 

The Tractor Pull is back for 2026. Don’t miss this fun and exciting event that happens at the back of the grounds as you are headed to the fields.

Watch the competitors show what they are made of during this year’s tractor pull!

Que Fest 

Some of the best ‘Que in the South can be found at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in October each year. We are excited to have the ‘Que Fest again this year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. This contest is held with the Georgia Young Farmers Association. The contestants are a part of a local Young Farmer chapter.

GET TO KNOW THE 2026 EXHIBITORS & VIEW MAP

We can’t wait for you to visit with our 2026 exhibitors. Check out everyone who will be here and view the map before you come to Moultrie.

If you have questions, reach out to Mandy Walker, VP of Exhibitor Relations, at mandy@sunbeltexpo.com.

STOCKMANSHIP & STEWARDSHIP COMING TO 2026 SUNBELT AG EXPO

Learn from Curt Pate and earn BQA credits through NCBA’s Stockmanship & Stewardship Program.

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FARMER OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to all of our 2025 Farmer of the Year winners. Kent Hamilton of Georgia was named the 2025 Southeastern Farmer of the Year at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo.

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Learn More About the Sunbelt Ag Expo

Learn more about all the Sunbelt Ag Expo has to offer students, families, farmers, businesspeople, and our community.

2026 Virginia Farmer of the Year: Glenn Dye

At 13 years old, after his grandfather passed away, Glenn Dye realized someone had to pick up the slack on the family farm. As a teenager, he started helping his father more with daily tasks. Before his grandfather passed, Dye promised him he would attend college....

2026 South Carolina Farmer of the Year: Jeffrey (Jeff) Massey

After marrying into a family in the seafood business, Jeffrey Massey soon developed his passion for the industry. For the past 26 years, he’s spent his career working to advance the family business by growing clams and oysters, advocating for the seafood industry, and...

2026 North Carolina Farmer of the Year: John H. Gross

As a 5th-generation farmer on Gross Farms, John Gross has deep roots in Sanford, North Carolina, where his family has farmed the land for over a century. When he was in the 11th grade, he became an owner in the operation, managing three acres of Tobacco and working...

2026 Georgia Farmer of the Year: Pete Gelber

Pete Gelber grew up in the Bronx, a part of  New York City. His parents purchased a cabin three hours north of the city to keep the five children out of trouble in the summer. After his brother obtained a job at the neighboring 30 cow dairy, Pete started trailing...

2026 Florida Farmer of the Year: Woody Larson

Growing up in a dairy farming family, Woody Larson always knew he wanted to farm. As a young child he’d sweep the feed room floor, bagging the sweepings to feed the dry cows for 15 cents a day. While his family roots run deep in agriculture, he knew he would have to...

2026 Arkansas Farmer of the Year: Murry Henderson, Jr.

A crop farmer from Northeast Arkansas, Murry Henderson Jr., has established his operation with dedication and resilience. As a first generation farmer, Murry understands facing challenges and overcoming adversities. From starting with 100 acres to now farming over...

2026 Alabama Farmer of the Year: Charles (Chuck) T. Madaris III

What started as weekends at his grandparents cattle operation has grown into an industry leading family farming operation in Hope Hull, Alabama. Chuck Madaris, alongside  his wife, Katie, have built and grown CK Cattle into an industry-leading operation. Although the...

The Buzz About Backyard Gardens: Learn the Benefits of Gardening & Importance of Pollinators During the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo

While nobody can feed the world on a single large produce or livestock operation, just about anyone can grow something fresh at home for their family. Whether it’s a large backyard garden with just about every crop available to grow in the summer, a blueberry bush, or...

Building Rural Connections: How Modern Infrastructure Changes Everything

By Bobby Walters, SVP of Construction at Kinetic There's a version of rural life a lot of people outside it don't fully understand, and it's not the one you normally see in think pieces about the "digital divide." It's the farmer who's already using GPS-guided...

Sunbelt Ag Expo Spring Farm Update: Drought Conditions, Precision Technology & 2026 Hay Contest

As the planting season is officially in full force, the Sunbelt Ag Expo has had a busy start to spring with much more planned in the next couple of months. The Darrell Williams Research Farm is in the heart of planting season. New this year, the farm is utilizing a...

VENDOR SERVICES GUIDE

If you are coming to the Sunbelt Ag Expo this year as an exhibitor, there are some important details and dates to keep in mind. Check out the Vendor Services Guide today!

The 2026 VSG is available now.

BECOME A SUNBELT SPONSOR

Looking for an opportunity to sponsor at the Sunbelt Ag Expo? We have different options and packages to meet your advertising goals, whether in print or online. Reach out today!

The 2026 Sponsorship Guide is available now.

Sponsorship

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