Classroom Education – the Cowboy Way
By Whitnie Yoder, ABAC Agricultural Communication, May 2025 graduate In the northeastern corner of the Sunbelt Expo grounds, you can find cowboy hats and farmer caps in their conversations under the beef barn. Lined with booths and a variety of stock, even the smell...
Get More Bang for your Backyard: Backyard Garden Models at Sunbelt Expo
By Whitnie Yoder, ABAC Agricultural Communication, May 2025 graduate Lettuce and tomatoes are easier to grow than you think, and Flint River Fresh is here to show you how. Based out of Albany, Georgia, this nonprofit specializes in experiential learning at local...
SOWEGA Beekeepers: Enhancing the Importance of Pollinators
By Shelby Wentz, ABAC Agricultural Communication, May 2026 graduate Over the years, concerns about threats to bees, such as pesticides, disease, and displacement issues have been widespread. However, there have been positive reports about the outlook for bee...
Florida Agriculture: Past, Present, and Future
By Emily Bruce Florida’s diverse agriculture industry is central to the Sunshine State’s economy, environment, and vibrant heritage. Agriculture is Florida’s 2nd largest industry, with more than 300 commodities produced on 44,703 farm operations in the state. Nursery...