Florida Agriculture: Past, Present, and Future

Florida Agriculture: Past, Present, and Future

Sep 6, 2024 | feature

By Emily Bruce Florida’s diverse agriculture industry is central to the Sunshine State’s economy, environment, and vibrant heritage. Agriculture is Florida’s 2nd largest industry, with more than 300 commodities produced on 44,703 farm operations in the state. Nursery...
Sunbelt Expo Cotton Transformed into T-shirt Souvenirs

Sunbelt Expo Cotton Transformed into T-shirt Souvenirs

Aug 29, 2024 | feature

by Shelby Wentz, ABAC Agricultural Communication, May 2026 graduate You never leave the Sunbelt Ag Expo without souvenirs, right? How about a unique item supporting Georgia agriculture but also supporting Georgia-grown cotton? This year’s souvenir shirts are made...
A True Community Affair

A True Community Affair

Aug 13, 2024 | feature

By Bethany Champion, ABAC Agricultural Communication, May 2025 graduate When you think of Sunbelt Ag Expo, the facility grounds in Moultrie, Georgia, where the premier event takes place probably comes to mind. While this is undeniably the best place to be during Expo...
Advancements Being Made by Industries in Row Crop Technology

Advancements Being Made by Industries in Row Crop Technology

Jul 22, 2024 | feature

There is much to see in the fields at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Days on the Darrell Williams Research Farm.  If you haven’t had a chance already, be sure to stop by and visit before July 24th.  We’ve enjoyed featuring the research conducted in partnership with...
2024 Farmer of the Year – Walter Bass, Jr., Virginia

2024 Farmer of the Year – Walter Bass, Jr., Virginia

Jul 16, 2024 | FOTY 2024 Profile

Walter Bass, Jr. Virginia Farmer of the Year 2024 Four generations of the Bass family have farmed in the small town of Gladys, Virginia for just over 100 years. Bass Sod Farm, designated a Century Farm, is comprised of 2313 rented and owned acres that grew tobacco for...
2024 Farmer of the Year – Jason Watts, Florida

2024 Farmer of the Year – Jason Watts, Florida

Jul 16, 2024 | FOTY 2024 Profile

Jason Watts Florida Farmer of the Year 2024 Growing up in the rich agricultural area of Okeechobee, Jason Watts is the grandson of dairy farmers on both sides. His great-grandfather grew citrus crops, as did many farmers in those days. He said, “My uncles,...
2024 Farmer of the Year – Ted Huneycutt, Arkansas

2024 Farmer of the Year – Ted Huneycutt, Arkansas

Jul 16, 2024 | FOTY 2024 Profile

Ted Huneycutt Arkansas Farmer of the Year 2024 The history of Huneycutt Farms reaches back to 1882, when the great-grandfather of brothers Ted and Steve Huneycutt began farming in Dalark, Arkansas, a border town between Clark and Dallas counties. Their grandfather,...
2024 Farmer of the Year – Joel Sirmon, Alabama

2024 Farmer of the Year – Joel Sirmon, Alabama

Jul 16, 2024 | FOTY 2024 Profile

Joel Sirmon Alabama Farmer of the Year 2024 Joel Sirmon, along with his brother and three sisters, was born on a 300-acre dairy and farrow-to-finish hog operation that also grew corn and soybeans. His parents wanted him to pursue higher education, so he went off to...