MEDIA
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2026 Farmer of the Year Releases
2026 Virginia Farmer of the Year: Glenn Dye
At 13 years old, after his grandfather passed away, Glenn Dye realized someone had to pick up the slack on the family farm. As a teenager, he started helping his father more with daily tasks. Before his grandfather passed, Dye promised him he would attend college....
2026 South Carolina Farmer of the Year: Jeffrey (Jeff) Massey
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 growing clams and oysters, advocating for the seafood industry, and...
2026 North Carolina Farmer of the Year: John H. Gross
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 in the operation, managing three acres of Tobacco and working...
2026 Georgia Farmer of the Year: Pete Gelber
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 a job at the neighboring 30 cow dairy, Pete started trailing...
2026 Florida Farmer of the Year: Woody Larson
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 family roots run deep in agriculture, he knew he would have to...
2026 Arkansas Farmer of the Year: Murry Henderson, Jr.
A crop farmer from Northeast Arkansas, Murry Henderson Jr., has established his operation with dedication and resilience. As a first generation farmer, Murry understands facing challenges and overcoming adversities. From starting with 100 acres to now farming over...
2026 Alabama Farmer of the Year: Charles (Chuck) T. Madaris III
What started as weekends at his grandparents cattle operation has grown into an industry leading family farming operation in Hope Hull, Alabama. Chuck Madaris, alongside his wife, Katie, have built and grown CK Cattle into an industry-leading operation. Although the...
2026 FARMER OF THE YEAR PHOTOS
2026 Farmer of the Year photos are now available.
If you are looking to have a photo accompany the release in your state, you can download your state’s winner’s photo now.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE
Did you know you could purchase Sunbelt Ag Expo tickets in advance? Online ticket sales are now open. Let your community know it is as easy as ever to visit the Expo this year.
MEDIA REQUESTS ARE OPEN
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2026 SUNBELT LOGOS
Looking for the Sunbelt Ag Expo official logo to accompany your story or media blast? Download the 2026 logos by clicking the button below. Many different files types, white and full color options are available in the zip folder that will download.
2026 Commercial
Looking for the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo commercial? View it here to accompany your media efforts.







