Kicking off Expo Awards
By Samantha Shackelford, 2025 Sunbelt Social Media Intern Samantha Shackelford This morning at the Sunbelt Ag Expo opening ceremonies, individuals were honored for their dedication to the agriculture industry. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia Commissioner of...
Nick Place Defends Title in Annual Milking Contest
By Ashlyn Thompson, 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern The milking competition was an exciting highlight at today’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. In this friendly contest, three competitors each had 1 minute per cow to collect as much milk as possible. In between each cow,...
Family, Fun and First Catches: Goat Roping at Expo
By Lydia Hill, 2025 Social Media Intern Attendees and exhibitors were buzzing with excitement on the first day of the Sunbelt Ag Expo. There’s so much to do, see, and experience in just three short days. Goat roping at the Equine Pavilion was a fan-favorite...
Kicking off Expo with Energy and Education
By Amy Herring, 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern Day one of the Sunbelt Ag Expo opened with energy and excitement as the three-day event got off to a strong start. Jimmy Youngblood led the charge with an engaging youth cattle fitting demonstration that drew a...
Kent Hamilton Named 2025 Farmer of the Year
By Shelby Wentz, 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern Exciting news! This afternoon at the Willie B. Withers Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year Luncheon, the new Farmer of the Year was announced. Kent Hamilton of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable, Inc. in Norman...
KENT HAMILTON NAMED 2025 SOUTHEASTERN FARMER OF THE YEAR
Download Press Release (Word) Download Press Release (PDF) Kent Hamilton, of Norman Park, Georgia, has been selected as the overall winner of the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award for 2025. Kent Hamilton is CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and...
2025 Southeastern Hay Contest Winners Announced
View Official Results (Word) View Official Results (PDF) PRESENTED BY MASSEY FERGUSON Lisa Baxter, UGA | Liliane Silva, Clemson | Katie Mason, UT | Uttam Saha, UGA The Southeastern Hay Contest (SEHC) has proudly recognized our regional producers who grow and harvest...
Fresh Ideas Take Root at the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s Backyard Garden
By Amy Herring, 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern You won’t want to miss what the Backyard Garden has to offer this year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Located just on the west side of the Expo grounds, Flint River Fresh will be hosting interactive demonstrations...
Curt Pate Demonstrations at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo
By Lydia Hill, 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern This summer, I had the honor to interview Mr. Curt Pate and feature him in my “Stocking up on Stockmanship” article. Pate is a professional livestock handling expert from Ryegate, Montana. He spends...
Raking My Way Through Expo
By Samantha Shackelford, 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern As a first-year Sunbelt Ag Expo Intern, I am extremely excited for the Southeastern Hay Contest and the in-field hay demos. I have been following the Southeastern Hay Contest on social media for the...
Timeless Tractors at the Sunbelt Ag Expo
By Ashlyn Thompson, 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern The Antique Tractor Pull and Parade are back at Sunbelt Ag Expo this year, showcasing vintage machines that each carry unique stories passed down through generations of farmers. Each day of the Expo, antique...
Showcasing the Peach State: Sunbelt Ag Expo’s Spotlight State
By Shelby Wentz, 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern As the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo gets started, the Expo is excited to highlight Georgia agriculture in the Spotlight State building. Being able to see the state of Georgia’s producers, agribusinesses, and...
Meet the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Interns – Photography
Meet the Photography Interns We are excited to partner with the University of Georgia and its Agricultural Communication program, with seven young professionals who will cover the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo on on the grounds capturing every part of the Expo through their...
Meet the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Interns – Social Media
Meet the Social Media Interns We are excited to partner with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and its Agricultural Communication program, with six young professionals who will cover the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog. AMY HERRING MAYO,...
Standing Strong in Agriculture: Supporting Farmers When They Need Us Most
By Amy Herring, ABAC Agricultural Communication Long days filled with sweat, sacrifice, and heartache, all poured into the mission of feeding America. Farmers, often overlooked, remain the backbone of America. Behind the barns and tractors are real people quietly...
From Pond to Plate: Aquaculture
By Lydia Hill, ABAC Agricultural Communication If your nose leads you to the Aquaculture Building, you can thank Chef Chris Wilton. Each year, Auburn Extension invites Wilton to create new, exotic catfish recipes for live cooking demonstrations, turning fresh fillets...
2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Top 10 Innovation Award Winners
2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Innovation Award Winners Learn more about each Top 10 product below. These are in alphabetical order by company name and not an official ranking of the top 10. To learn more about the Sunbelt Ag Expo Innovation Award, visit...
What to see at the Sunbelt Ag Expo
Ag Teachers Check out all of these amazing opportunities for your students: Wednesday, October 15 Youth Educational Challenges sponsored by Hays LTI Contest from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch at 11:00 am Award Ceremony at 2:00 pm Advocacy in Action Contest...