SUNBELT AG EXPO – A FAMILY ADVENTURE
The Sunbelt Ag Expo likes to incorporate a little something for everyone, and we know that not everyone is a farmer; however, we do know that everyone loves to eat! The Family Living Building is filled with consumer products, new and innovative home wares, and...
SOUTH CAROLINA – THE SPOTLIGHT STATE
The Spotlight State for the 39th annual Sunbelt Agricultural Expo is South Carolina. The theme “planting innovation, growing diversity” is going to be used to help tell the exciting story of the tremendous diversity of South Carolina agriculture. Enjoy hanging out...
Regents Approve B.S. Degree in Ag Education for ABAC
On the first day of his 11th year as the president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College back on July 1, Dr. David Bridges said his number one goal for the year was to add agricultural education to the lineup of bachelor’s degrees on the ABAC campus. Mission...
GEORGIA GROWN AND SUBWAY PARTNER
The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Georgia Grown program is partnering with Subway restaurants to raise awareness of the contributions made my Georgia farmers in producing fresh sandwich toppings. This fall you will be able to see the partnership launching with...
RANCH HORSE, TRICK RIDING, AND RODEO QUEENS
The Sunbelt Ag Expo will be hosting 5 Wynn Horse Company and Georgia Ranch Horse Association for three days of demonstrations and fun. This will be a family-oriented environment where ranch horses can show off skills and abilities. The Georgia 4-H Horse Program will...
WIDE RANGE OF DAIRY INFO AWAITS
At the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo dairy farmers and dairy enthusiasts will get to learn about everything from organic dairy to handling heat stress to managing back yard dairy cows. Meet with specialists from the University of Georgia and the University of Florida to learn...
Arkansas Farmer David Wildy Named as 2016 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year
David Wildy, a diversified row crop farmer from Manila, Arkansas has been selected as the overall winner of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award for 2016.
Wildy was named as the overall winner at the Willie B. Withers Luncheon held during the opening day of the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo farm show. Wildy was chosen as Farmer of the Year over nine other state winners who were finalists for the award.
KELLEY MANUFACTURING CO. 50TH ANNIVERSARY
This year KMC will be celebrating 50 years of bringing us the leading peanut and poultry equipment. Starting in 1966, Kelley Manufacturing Company has worked hard to continually have the best products in their market. With KMC being a company born and raised in...
JOHN DEERE INTRODUCING NEW EQUIPMENT
As we all know John Deere releases a new tractor every year at the expo. This year however we have a surprise. John Deere will be unveiling two different compact tractors, a folding corn head, a new spray nozzle, and software options for streaming data collection and...Stay-Tuff Fence Manufacturing to host hands on fence building demonstrations
Stay-Tuff Fence Manufacturing to host hands on fence building demonstrations at Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie Georgia, October 18-20, 2016 The fence building professionals from Stay-Tuff fence manufacturing will be hosting a hands-on fencing clinic during the Sunbelt Ag...Daecero USA to offer free expert advice on a wide variety of styles of fencing
October 6, 2016 – Deacero USA, the makers of Rangemaster ® and Wright ® Fencing Products is excited to offer free expert advice on a wide variety of styles of fencing. Deacero Representatives William White and Ken Edwards will be on hand to answer any questions...CONGER LP GAS HELPS FUEL LIFE IN TINY HOMES
TIFTON, GA (October 6, 2016) — As Conger LP Gas launches its new mission “Fueling Life”, the Tifton based propane company will team with Blossman Gas of Ocean Springs, MS to showcase a tiny house at the 2016 Sunbelt AG Expo in Moultrie. The featured home is a 178-...AGCO will showcase newest, hard-working tractors at Sunbelt Ag Expo
AGCO Lot # D-4-143 We invite you to visit AGCO during the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo. You’ll see the latest innovations and engineering available as the newest tractor lines are introduced to Southeastern producers for the first time. Practical, hard-working tractors from...Highland Precision Ag helps bridge the gap between producer and consumer
While the benefits of the agricultural community feed the world, the farmer is still misunderstood. However, Highland Precision Ag (HPA) is here to help bridge the gap between producer and consumer. HPA President and Founder, Steve Maxwell, had a vision to keep the...CHARLES SNIPES TO JUDGE 2016 FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Charles Snipes of Greenville, Miss., has been selected as the newest judge of the prestigious Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award. This year as a judge, he will join longtime University of Tennessee Extension agricultural economist Clark...
TYLER WEGMEYER NAMED 2016 VIRGINIA FARMER OF THE YEAR
After growing up on a Michigan dairy farm and working as a staff member for the U.S. Congress, Tyler Wegmeyer of Hamilton, Va., found his calling as a full time farmer. Not far from Washington, D.C., he farms in historic and affluent Loudoun County, Va. He developed a...
JAMES HASKEW NAMED 2016 TENNESSEE FARMER OF THE YEAR
On Fiery Gizzard Road near South Pittsburg, Tenn., James Haskew has built a successful farm where he grows corn, wheat, soybeans, hay and haylage. Haskew is an efficient producer, who adds value to his crops by operating a feed mill. He also adds income to his farm by...
KERRY OWEN NAMED 2016 SOUTH CAROLINA FARMER OF THE YEAR
Kerry Owen of Pickens, S.C., has had a sweet ride as an innovative producer of farm-raised honey. He’s a busy beekeeper who markets his own Bee Well brand of honey. A different type of farmer, Owen markets honey, bees and beekeeping supplies. He keeps bees on 26 farms...