Educating the Next Generation

Educating the Next Generation

Feb 23, 2021 | feature, News

Senate Bill 330 or the “Green Agricultural Education Act” was signed by Governor Nathan Deal at the 90th Georgia FFA Convention on April 27, 2018. The purpose of this bill is to develop and implement agricultural education in elementary schools. The bill also provided...
Educating the Next Generation

Expo’s Youth Educational Challenges Provide Great Benefits

Feb 16, 2021 | feature, News

The Youth Educational Challenges competition at the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition gives students opportunities to put their skills to the test. The challenges allow students 6th- 12th grade to engage in six competitive categories where they can compete in junior and...
Educating the Next Generation

Making College Connections at the Expo

Feb 9, 2021 | feature, News

The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition has always had a special connection with colleges and universities throughout the Southeast. The Sunbelt Ag Expo began in 1964 on the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC). At the time it was known as “Dealer Days”...
Educating the Next Generation

Rural Center Connects Georgia Grown with ABAC Dining Hall

Feb 2, 2021 | feature

Georgia Grown is a statewide program that allows new and established agribusinesses to grow and thrive by bringing producers and consumers together. Local producers can add their businesses to a statewide, searchable list, which gives their business exposure to...
FOY What To Expect

FOY What To Expect

Jan 26, 2021 | feature

If 2020 has proven anything, it is to expect the unexpected. Every day presented unique challenges, which were answered with innovation and perseverance by industry producers – the very qualities that make the Farmer of the Year exceptional. As we look to what...
FOY What To Expect

State Winners – Part 2

Jan 19, 2021 | feature

Meet our second half of our state winners for the 2020 Swisher Sweets Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest. These five farmers share a passion for the land, the spirit of perseverance, and the ability to see the long-term vision. Chip Blalock,...