New Experiences at the Sunbelt Ag Expo

New Experiences at the Sunbelt Ag Expo

By Peyton Coursey, 2024 Sunbelt Expo Social Media Interns The highly anticipated Sunbelt Ag Expo is right around the corner, and I’m always amazed by the incredible effort that goes into organizing this event. From the heavy machinery and tractors to the intricate...
Expanding the Tractor Pull Experience

Expanding the Tractor Pull Experience

By Shelby Wentz, 2024 Sunbelt Expo Social Media Intern The antique tractor pull was an exciting new addition to the Expo in 2023, and as a member of the social media team, I couldn’t be more thrilled. I remember the excitement surrounding last year’s event when...
The Georgia Grown Marketplace

The Georgia Grown Marketplace

By Jenna Cain, 2024 Sunbelt Expo Social Media Intern The Georgia Grown Marketplace features vendors from all over the state of Georgia. The Marketplace promises to bring back some old favorites as well as many new vendors.  The Georgia Grown Initiative helps members...
Splashing into Sustainability with Aquaponics

Splashing into Sustainability with Aquaponics

By Colleen Barber, Agricultural Education, May 2027 By the year 2050, the world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion. With a need for more food produced on less land, sustainable agriculture methods are a solution many farmers are considering. Aquaponics, for...
Navigating the Dynamic World of Poultry Production

Navigating the Dynamic World of Poultry Production

By Colleen Barber, Agricultural Education, May 2027 With avian influenza in full swing, it is the perfect time to learn how to best protect your flock. The CDC reported that over 96 billion birds in the US poultry industry have been affected since 2022.  Come visit...
Sheep and Goats: Key to Improving Pastureland

Sheep and Goats: Key to Improving Pastureland

By Shelby Wentz, ABAC Agricultural Communication, May 2026 graduate Interest in sheep and goats is increasing as a result of their role in regenerative agriculture. Browse through the Sheep and Goats barn to learn more about the basics of raising small ruminants and...
Classroom Education – the Cowboy Way

Classroom Education – the Cowboy Way

By Whitnie Yoder, ABAC Agricultural Communication, May 2025 graduate In the northeastern corner of the Sunbelt Expo grounds, you can find cowboy hats and farmer caps in their conversations under the beef barn. Lined with booths and a variety of stock, even the smell...
SOWEGA Beekeepers: Enhancing the Importance of Pollinators

SOWEGA Beekeepers: Enhancing the Importance of Pollinators

By Shelby Wentz, ABAC Agricultural Communication, May 2026 graduate Over the years, concerns about threats to bees, such as pesticides, disease, and displacement issues have been widespread. However, there have been positive reports about the outlook for bee...
2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Show Program

2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Show Program

The 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Show Program is now available to view online. Click the button below to see the exhibitors that will be there, the attractions to check out, and educational opportunities for everyone.  VIEW SHOW...
Florida Agriculture: Past, Present, and Future

Florida Agriculture: Past, Present, and Future

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

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

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

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

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...