Kendall Garraway | Mississippi Farmer of the Year 2023
Gaddis Farms, in Bolton, Mississippi, is a multi-faceted agricultural operation that includes Gaddis Farms, Gaddis & McLaurin Hardware Feed & Seed, and Gaddis & McLaurin Cotton Gin. Kendall Garraway, of Jackson, Mississippi, is Vice President of Gaddis Farms, and runs the multi-layered...
Gary Cecil | Kentucky Farmer of the Year 2023
Gary Cecil, of Owensboro, began his 50-year farming career by renting ten acres of tobacco land and hauling hay for area farmers and ear corn to local elevators. Today he operates 2,414 acres, 180 of which are owned and 2,234 are rented on which he grows watermelon, corn, soybeans, mixed...
Bart Davis | Georgia Farmer of the Year 2023
Bart Davis, of Doerun, grew up on his parents’ farm of around 500 acres that had a small herd of mother cows and a hog operation. He recalled, “While I was growing up, I always planned to farm alongside my father and was involved in FFA and Young Farmers organizations. Unfortunately my father and...
Wade Purvis | Florida Farmer of the Year 2023
In early childhood Wade Purvis began helping his grandfather on his vegetable farm and tended to a small garden at home. So farming became an integral part of his youth as he continued to help family members and friends with various crop and cattle operations. In high school he was active in FFA...
Steve Cobb | Arkansas Farmer of the Year 2023
Cobb Farms of Lake City is a partnership enterprise that began over fifty years ago. Today, on a total of 4,500 acres (2,500 rented and 2,000 owned), it grows row crops, produce, and show pigs. Three entities make up the partnership: 1) Steve Cobb and Family is a leading show-pig operation that...
Darrel Haynes | Alabama Farmer of the Year 2023
In the winter quarter of his senior year at Auburn University studying Animal and Dairy Science, Darrel Haynes went home to Cullman County to plant a crop with the help of a family friend. He secured a loan from the Production Credit Association and bought a used John Deere 4030 and disc. His...
Field Day Highlight: Simplot Grower Solutions
Each year in July, the Sunbelt Ag Expo Darrell William’s Research Farm hosts Field Day. Field Day is an opportunity for farmers and growers to visit the Research Farm to see firsthand the new varieties and technologies being tested that they can implement into their own operations. This is one of...
Field Day Highlight: Bayer – Dekalb
Each year in July, the Sunbelt Ag Expo Darrell William’s Research Farm hosts Field Day. Field Day is an opportunity for farmers and growers to visit the Research Farm to see firsthand the new varieties and technologies being tested that they can implement into their own operations. This is one of...
Field Day Highlight: R.W. Griffin
Each year in July, the Sunbelt Ag Expo Darrell William’s Research Farm hosts Field Day. Field Day is an opportunity for farmers and growers to visit the Research Farm to see firsthand the new varieties and technologies being tested that they can implement into their own operations. This is one of...
Field Day Highlight: Americot NexGen
Each year in July, the Sunbelt Ag Expo Darrell William’s Research Farm hosts Field Day. Field Day is an opportunity for farmers and growers to visit the Research Farm to see firsthand the new varieties and technologies being tested that they can implement into their own operations. This is one of...
Field Day Highlight: Bayer – Delta Pine Cotton
Each year in July, the Sunbelt Ag Expo Darrell William’s Research Farm hosts Field Day. Field Day is an opportunity for farmers and growers to visit the Research Farm to see firsthand the new varieties and technologies being tested that they can implement into their own operations. This is one of...
Field Day Highlight: Corteva Agriscience
Each year in July, the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s Darrell William’s Research Farm hosts Field Day. Field Day is an opportunity for farmers and growers to visit the Research Farm to see firsthand the new varieties and technologies being tested that they can implement into their own operations. This is one...
2023 Southeastern Hay Contest
We are excited to welcome back the Southeastern Hay Contest to the Sunbelt Ag Expo this fall. Since 2004, the Southeastern Hay Contest has kept hay growers striving for the best for over a decade. One of the largest attendee groups at Expo is made up of those interested in hay production. The...
Backyard Gardening
Last Friday was National Gardening Day and we felt inspired to talk about our Backyard Garden Exhibit which has had a permanent spot on our grounds since 2015. Since then, the exhibit has become a popular and influential exhibit by helping to teach attendees easy and fun ways to grow fruits and...
Field Day 2023 – Mark Your Calendars!
Sunbelt Ag Expo stands out from other farm shows across the country because of its 530-acre Research Farm. Each year in late March or early April, when the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, the Expo farm crew begins planting plots representing crops grown in the southeast. Two weeks...
It’s Planting time on the Research Farm!
Now that we are a couple of weeks into the spring season, land prep has begun at the Darrell Williams Research farm. The warm weather and the aroma of freshly turned dirt have us excited for what’s to come with the 2023 growing season. The land has been turned to get the dirt ready for the...
National Ag Day
It’s National Ag Day! Even though we celebrate the agricultural industry year-round here at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, we wanted to take today to honor the people in the industry that make it possible for us to live our daily lives and raise awareness of how influential the agriculture industry is. The...
So Much to See at Expo
Mark your calendar now to see this year’s 45th event - October 17-19, 2023! No matter your age or interests, we have something for you! While visiting Expo, farmers can enjoy live field demonstrations featuring harvesting, tillage, and precision ag technology. Company and business representatives...
Join North America’s Premier Farm Show
Even though we are seven months out from our 45th show, we are excited to welcome any company that is new to our show, or hasn’t been in a while, to join us this year! The Sunbelt Ag Expo is held in Moultrie, Georgia every year in October. Our site consists of a 100-acre exhibit area neighboring...
What’s Happening at the Farm
Each year the farm crew for the Darrell Williams Research Farm at the Sunbelt Ag Expo works with university and company researchers and representatives to plan for the most efficient use of the land. They do so by performing experiments that will help to continue the advancement of agricultural...
Celebrating Education
Here at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, we hold a special place in our hearts for education, especially agricultural education. We love the opportunity to be able to offer an experience to students to see the agricultural industry up close. In honor of FFA Week, we wanted to celebrate agricultural...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Here at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, our valentine is always the ag and natural resources industry. No matter the day, this industry is there to provide for us whether it’s a roof over our heads, food on the table, or a job to do the things we love. In the spirit of today, we are sharing what we love...
“A Bushel and a Peck” – Georgia’s Floral Industry
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, the floral industry is getting ready for one of its busiest seasons! Flower farms are a growing part of the horticulture industry and can be found scattered across Georgia from the mountains to the coast. Now more than ever shoppers want to buy locally...
It Takes a Board – Sunbelt Ag Expo Executive Board
While the Sunbelt Ag Expo is only three days in October, there are many volunteers, staff members, and organizations that work together throughout the year to help make North America’s Premier Farm Show what it is. One of the groups at the heart of the Sunbelt Ag Expo is the Executive Board. The...
Today is National Peanut Butter Day!
What’s your favorite way to enjoy a delicious peanut butter snack? Do you prefer to eat it as a dip with fruit? Or as a tasty addition to your sandwich? Whether you like it chunky or smooth, make sure you celebrate National Peanut Butter Day today with your favorite peanut butter snack! No matter...
Experiencing all Four Seasons this January
Within the past three weeks, Georgia residents have experienced weather as low as ten and as high as 75 degrees. We’ve had warm sunny weather one day, and cold rainy weather the next. While the cold is helping to kill off insects and weeds, this kind of back-and-forth has us looking forward to the...
2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo In Review
Y’all Come Back Now! By Bryce Roland, 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Intern There is nothing like the Sunbelt Ag Expo. I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who made this week a success. Vendors, staff, and volunteers, thank you for all the hard work during the days, weeks, and months leading up to...
Thursday at the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo: In Review
Veterans and the Sunbelt Ag Expo By Bryce Roland, 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Intern On the east side of the expo, almost bordering the runway of the airport was a small tent selling drinks. This small tent was run by veterans from most of the branches of our nation's military. I stopped by to say hello...
Wednesday at the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo: In Review
FFA and 4-H take on Expo By Bryce Roland, 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Intern Each year students with a passion for agriculture flood the Sunbelt Ag Expo to learn about what new innovations the agricultural industry has to offer. FFA, 4-H, and other groups with a passion for the ag industry can be found...
Tuesday at the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo: In Review
Spotlight on Arkansas By Bryce Roland, 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Intern With their Sunbelt Ag Expo motto being “Experience Arkansas” the natural state is ready to show off everything they have to offer. I was able to stop by the spotlight state building and check out some of the highlights of the great...
2022 Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year: Robert E. Saunders, Virginia
News ReleaseContact: Becca Turner(229) 985-1968 x2228Email: [email protected] For Immediate Release ROBERT E. SAUNDERS NAMED 2022 SOUTHEASTERN FARMER OF THE YEAR [Moultrie, GA]—Robert E. Saunders, a multi-generational farmer from Piney River, Virginia, who grows woody ornamentals,...
Monday at the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo: In Review
Exceptional Weather Expected for the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo By Bryce Roland, 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Intern South Georgia weather can be unpredictable. It is not uncommon to wake up with winter weather, then by the middle of the day, we may experience spring or summer. And, finally, finish the evening...
Press Release: 44th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo – The New Era of Agriculture
News Release Contact: Becca Turner 229-985-1968 Email:[email protected] For Immediate Release 2022 - The New Era of Agriculture The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 44th Anniversary show October 18029, 2022. Over 1,200 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and...
2022 Sunbelt Shorts: Must See Opportunities at Expo
SWISHER FARMER OF THE YEAR Since its inception in 1990, the Swisher/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award has evolved into the most prestigious honor in the southeast and nation with 265 outstanding agribusiness leaders being honored for their “excellence in agriculture.” Ten states...
2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Temporary, Part-Time Staff
The Sunbelt Ag Expo is seeking 75 temporary, part-time lot attendants/flaggers to help with this year's Expo. We look forward to a great event. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Apply online at www.employgeorgia.com. If you have questions, reach out to [email protected].
Experience Dairy at the Sunbelt Ag Expo
UGA Animal and Dairy Science students are currently doing some amazing work that is expected to benefit farmers. One of these is looking at the voluntary waiting period, essential to monitoring cows' reproductivity. Once monitored, they can be put on an artificial insemination schedule to be bred...
Aquaponics at the Expo
If you are looking to diversify your agricultural knowledge on fish farming, hydroponics, or a more sustainable way to grow your food; look no further, visit the Aquaculture Building. This exhibit will provide you with tremendous learning opportunities through hands-on demonstrations, interactive...
Focus on the Board – Carla Hornady
Carla Hornady has served as a board member for the Expo since 2017; however, her involvement in the agricultural community dates much further. Carla Hornady is a native of Billingsley, Alabama, a small rural community in Autauga County, where she grew up on her family’s cattle farm. She was very...
2022 Youth Activities at the Expo
To sign up for the contests and learn more, click here. Students experience numerous learning opportunities and participate in various activities. Both high school and college students will have an opportunity to attend the Expo to compete in “Advocacy in Action”, sponsored by the Georgia Farm...
2022 American Stock Dog Grand Finals
Guest Blogger Darby Masters, 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Intern The 2022 American Stock Dog Grand Finals are here. Stock dogs and their handlers come from across the southeast to compete in the stock dog trials held at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Stock dogs are dogs that help farmers with livestock by moving...