Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year
DONATE TO THE FRIENDS OF THE FARMER OF THE YEAR FUND TODAY.
State Winners
Since 1990, the Sunbelt Expo’s Southeastern Farmer of the Year (FOY) award has honored 311 outstanding family farms for excellence in American agriculture.
Seeking $125,000
To fully fund the Farmer of the Year program into 2026, along with Harper Family Holdings, $125,000 is needed to continue in the future.
Levels
Sponsorship Levels
100% of Donations Will Bridge the Gap to Help Continue Honoring the Best in Agriculture.
TITLE - $125,000
DIAMOND - $75,000
PLATINUM - $25,000
GOLD - $10,000
SILVER - $5,000
BRONZE - $2,500
FRIEND - $2,499 and under
How You Can Help
Supporting Farmer of the Year
Legacy of Excellence
Ensure the legacy of excellence continues for future generations
The FOY Experience
Enhance the experience for state winners
Continue the Program
Sustain the program in years without a major sponsor
Learn about the 2025 Farmers of the Year
2025 Farmer of the Year – Dr. Issac “Nealy” Barrett, Jr. – Alabama
Dr. Issac "Nealy" Barrett, Jr. Alabama Farmer of the Year 2025 Bar Neal Farms in Wetumpka is a fifth-generation farming and ranching operation with deep roots in central Alabama. Nealy Barrett Jr. started his own cow herd at the age of thirteen with twelve stocker...
Together, we can continue to shine a light on the incredible stories of our Southeastern farm families.
