Prepping for a New Season of Growth
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 to carry out experiments necessary to continue advancing agricultural products. The team is...
A Sunbelt Ag Expo Love Story: William + Courtney Faulkner
Back in 2010, a love story began at the blue bench in front of the Georgia Peanut Commission building at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. William Faulkner knew he had get his, now wife, Courtney Faulkner, the best Valentine's Day gift to date - the blue bench from in front of the Georgia Peanut Commission...
Who are you sharing a “Bouquet” with this month?
Since 2008, the Sunbelt Ag Expo has featured backyard gardening seminars and demonstrations. In 2015, a permanent exhibit space was established that has proven to be a popular spot for visitors to learn simple ways of growing a backyard or community garden. In 2019, Flint River Fresh and Fredando...
New Faces at the Expo
A new year has brought about a couple of new Sunbelt Ag Expo team members. Olivia Griffin and Alexis Griner recently joined the team and are excited about their future at the Expo. Olivia Griffin, a graduate of the University of Georgia, is the new Project and Events Coordinator. She is eager to...
Celebrate Today with a Spoonful of Peanut Butter
Are you a smooth or chunky fan? Do you eat peanut butter plain or do you prefer it as a garnish? No matter how you enjoy peanut butter, celebrate today with your favorite treat as today is National Peanut Butter Day! While nearly three-quarters of people prefer smooth peanut butter as opposed to...
What’s Happening on the Farm in January?
It’s chilly in south Georgia, and the farm is damp. While we anxiously await warmer spring days and the aroma of freshly turned dirt awaiting the planting of the season’s crops, let’s take a few minutes to think about the prep work that goes into preparing the research farm for the season. The...
Share a Glass of Milk with Your Family Today in Celebration of National Milk Day!
Why is today special? It’s National Milk Day! Milk Day celebrates the day many believe the first milk deliveries in glass bottles occurred. We don’t house any milk producing animals year-round at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, but we do celebrate milk during the show each October. While you enjoy a cold...
Morgan Retires
Kevin Morgan, Florida Farm Bureau Executive Assistant to the President, joined the organization in 1984. He has served as the Coordinator of Young Farmer and Women’s Programs, Director of Agricultural Policy and as the Executive Director. In his current role, Kevin has supervised the management...
Are You Ready for Expo 2022?
Before we even opened the gates for the 2021 show, we started planning for the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Moultrie next October. Start making your plans now for next year’s Expo. Below, please find important dates to help you plan: December 6, 2021 Registration...
Grateful for the Many Hands that Work Together to make the Sunbelt Ag Expo a Success
Now that the dust is beginning to settle - giving us a little time to reflect on the past year - the word that seems to continue to circulate around the office is GRATEFUL. While the staff worked tirelessly to ensure a safe and successful 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo, without a trusting board, loyal...
Looking back on the 2021 Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year Awards
It was a two year wait, but the 2021 Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the year was finally announced during last month’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. Robert “Bob” Martin Hall of York, South Carolina was chosen as this year’s winner. The announcement was made at the Willie B. Withers / Sunbelt Ag Expo...
It’s Great to be Back
The 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo has come and gone and it’s hard to believe we closed out this year’s show a week ago. All of the anticipation of reopening the gates after a year off brought great excitement and joy to all those involved. To the many exhibitors, staff members, volunteers, support...
Thursday at Expo: In Review
Bridget Dixson, junior Agriculture Communication major from Kite, Ga, is enjoying her time at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. If you were around Spence Field this morning you heard her beautiful voice singing our National Anthem. Dixson is not only serving as the reigning Ms. ABAC, but also serving...
Wednesday at Expo: In Review
The Youth Educational Challenges took place today at the RW Griffin Building. These challenges test the agricultural knowledge of FFA members from 6th-12th grade. The test gives FFA members who have never competed in a Career Development Event the opportunity to experience what the competition is...
Tuesday at Expo: In Review
2021 Swisher Farmer of the Year from South Carolina Robert Hall! Many special guests travel across the southeast to attend the Farmer of the Year banquet on day one of the Sunbelt Ag Expo. This year more than ever, with last year's awards postponed, the eager farmers from Virginia to Florida stood...
Swisher Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year 2021
https://vimeo.com/641247071 News Release Download: .Doc .PDF Contact: Becca Turner (229) 985-1968 x2228 Email: [email protected] For Immediate Release [Moultrie, GA]— Robert “Bob” Martin Hall has been selected as the 2021 Swisher Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Nestled in the...
Monday at Expo: In Review
Two of my worlds are colliding this week. After spending the summer in Atlanta working for the Georgia Department of Agriculture Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin, I headed back to Tifton to finish my last year of college. Now, as a Sunbelt Ag Expo intern, I am met with working them again, but...
Welcome to Expo Week!
We welcome our faithful visitors and exhibitors to the 43rd Annual “North America’s Premier Farm Show”®, the Sunbelt Ag Expo! We can’t wait to see you when we open the gates tomorrow morning! For all things expo, visit this week’s blog at sunbeltexpo.com/blog-series. [button...
Sunbelt Expo 2021: Our 43rd Show
If the latest in Agricultural technology is what you are looking for, then the Sunbelt Ag Expo is the place for you. We welcome our faithful visitors and exhibitors, who we missed so dearly in 2020, to the 43rd annual edition of “North America’s Premier Farm Show”®, the Sunbelt Ag Expo! As we...
Sunbelt Daily To-Dos
Tuesday: 8:00 - Media Breakfast | R.W. Griffin Stage Join us for a special welcome to all of the media and mingle with others at our exclusive Media Breakfast. 9:30 - Opening Ceremony for the 43rd Sunbelt Ag Expo | R.W. Griffin Stage At our annual Opening Ceremony, we are celebrating the 43rd...
Sunbelt Shorts: Must See While at the Expo
SWISHER FARMER OF THE YEAR Over the past thirty-one years, the Swisher/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award program has honored excellence across Southern agriculture’s diverse landscape. Farmers from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South...
Making the Most of Your Expo Trip – We Can’t Wait to See You Next Week!
Like any good vacation where you want to make the most of your time, some planning beforehand needs to take place and a trip to the Sunbelt Ag Expo is no different. There are many resources that can all be found at www.sunbeltexpo.com to help prepare you for your trip to Moultrie, Georgia. Need a...
Making Connections That Matter while at the Expo
Not only does the Sunbelt Ag Expo attract industry professionals, vendors, and community leaders with its many exhibits, it also brings in a large number of students and young adults on the hunt for a job. Many visit on school trips or with their local FFA or 4-H chapters. College students from...
“Horsing Around” at the Expo
The equine barn is stirring up loads of fun at this year’s Expo. From beauty queens to trick riders, the barn will host an array of featured guests and demonstrations. Visitors with backgrounds in the equine industry or those with a love for the thrill of trick riding will enjoy this showcase of...
What’s Cooking at the Sunbelt Ag Expo!
One thing is for sure when you visit this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo, you will not leave hungry! With everything from catfish to peanut brittle, you will get to experience Georgia’s #1 industry like never before. Cooking demonstrations hosted by regional chefs will be held every day all throughout the...
Get Ready to Engage at the Expo!
Hands-on learning experiences encompass the grounds of Spence Field during the Sunbelt Expo. Whether you are a farmer with a small operation or a teacher with a bus full of students, the expo has fun learning experiences for all. These interactive demonstrations will ignite your interests in...
Equipment Unveiling at Expo
With a mission of featuring the latest technology available on the market, the Expo is excited to host John Deere as a returning vendor. This year, the company will bring for the first time to the North American market the new CP770 cotton picker, as part of the company's third generation of...
Are You Ready? We Can’t Wait to See You at Expo!
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 43rd Anniversary show October 19-21, 2021. Over 1,200 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the 100 acre show site. Crowned as North America’s Premier Farm Show ® and the largest Farm Show in...
Sunbelt and Swisher Celebrate Farmers of the Year
Last week brought about the long-anticipated 2021 Swisher / Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year judging tour. State winners were selected in 2020, but due to the postponement of last year’s tour, these winners will be honored at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo. Since its inception in 1990,...
Sunbelt and Swisher Celebrate Farmers of the Year
Last week brought about the long-anticipated 2021 Swisher / Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year judging tour. State winners were selected in 2020, but due to the postponement of last year’s tour, these winners will be honored at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo Since its inception in 1990,...
Opportunities for Youth at Expo
While the Sunbelt Ag Expo serves as a central hub during the third week of October for those in the agricultural industry to conduct business, it also serves as a place for students and young adults with a particular interest in the field of study to learn from the leaders in the industry. Aside...
John Deere Unveils New Cotton Pickers and Strippers to Boost Harvesting Capacity and Preserve Cotton Quality
Source: https://www.deere.com/en/our-company/news-and-announcements/news-releases/2021/agriculture/2021aug02-deere-unveils-new-cotton-pickers-strippers/ OLATHE, Kan. (Aug. 2, 2021) – John Deere has introduced two new cotton harvesters – the CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Stripper. These...
Field Day – Join us Online Thursday to Learn from the Researchers
Rain may have our fields a bit soggy, but that won’t keep us from keeping you up-to-date on the latest research happening on the Darrell Williams Research Farm. While we can’t visit with you in person on Thursday, we look forward to you being able to watch the pre-recorded videos from wherever...
West Retires from the SAE Board
Dr. Joe West officially retired from the Sunbelt Ag Expo Board at its quarterly meeting in July. West graciously served the SAE Board for seven years. While he will no longer serve the Expo in this capacity, he will serve the organization for a three-year term beginning later this month as a...
It’s Almost Time
August means it’s time for a new school year to begin. It means high school football is right around the corner. In the south, August means the beginning of harvest season. On the Darrell Williams Research Farm at the Sunbelt Expo, we will soon begin harvesting corn. In the weeks and months to...
Field Day Postponed
We are ready to see you, but Mother Nature’s outpouring of rain over the past few days has left the fields in an impassable condition. Regrettably, we are postponing this year’s Field Day until lots of sunshine dries out the farm. Be sure to follow our social media channels and check...
It’s Time!
It is hot in south Georgia, which means we are in full Expo planning mode. It’s time to make your plans for the 43rd Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo. No matter if you are a farmer, a rancher, a teacher, a banker, a student, a stay-at-home parent or anything in between, you will find something of interest...
New Technology in the Field on the Expo Research Farm
Partnerships are vital to the success of the Sunbelt Ag Expo and the Darrell Williams Research Farm. Most recently, Southeast Ag Equipment and Case IH helped to expand our research capabilities on the farm by providing a Case IH 3340 sprayer. The sprayer is equipped with an individual PWM (Pulse...
Making an Impact on the Southeast
As we round the corner toward July, we are closing in on the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s 43rd Annual Show, October 19-21. In just four months, Moultrie will welcome tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country to celebrate agriculture and the advancements that have been made in the industry...
Headed to any Conferences this Summer?
Our staff plans all year to host the Sunbelt Ag Expo each October - it’s what we live for. In addition, we host a Field Day in July, featuring all of the technology on trial on the Darrell Williams Research Farm. However, we also enjoy traveling all over the Southeast visiting with our friends and...