2026 South Carolina Farmer of the Year: Jeffrey (Jeff) Massey
Download SC Press Release - Word Download SC Press Release - PDF After marrying into a family in the seafood business, Jeffrey Massey soon developed his passion for the industry. For the past 26 years, he’s spent his career working to advance the family business by...
2026 North Carolina Farmer of the Year: John H. Gross
Download NC Press Release - Word Download NC Press Release - PDF As a 5th-generation farmer on Gross Farms, John Gross has deep roots in Sanford, North Carolina, where his family has farmed the land for over a century. When he was in the 11th grade, he became an owner...
2026 Georgia Farmer of the Year: Pete Gelber
Download GA Press Release - Word Download GA Press Release - PDF Pete Gelber grew up in the Bronx, a part of New York City. His parents purchased a cabin three hours north of the city to keep the five children out of trouble in the summer. After his brother obtained...
2026 Florida Farmer of the Year: Woody Larson
Download FL Press Release - Word Download FL Press Release - PDF Growing up in a dairy farming family, Woody Larson always knew he wanted to farm. As a young child he’d sweep the feed room floor, bagging the sweepings to feed the dry cows for 15 cents a day. While his...