Ag Teachers

  • Check out all of these amazing opportunities for your students:
    • Wednesday, October 15
      • Youth Educational Challenges sponsored by Hays LTI
        • Contest from  9:00 am – 1:00 pm
        • Lunch at 11:00 am
        • Award Ceremony at 2:00 pm
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      • Advocacy in Action Contest sponsored by Georgia Farm Bureau 
      • Georgia FFA State Tractor Driving CDE
    • Cow Milking Contest featuring Youth Milkers- Wednesday, October 15- Dairy Pavilion 
  • The Beef Pavilion, Horse Arena, and Dairy Pavilion provide a great opportunity to see livestock up close!
    • For your showmen, don’t miss the show ring-specific demonstrations at the Beef Pavilion for cattle and goats. Check out the show program on page 11 for specific dates and times. 
  • Every day from 10 am – 2 pm, your students can practice casting at the Fishponds
  • Check out the Flint River Fresh Backyard Garden to get up close and personal with rows of vegetables, blooming flowers, and beautiful fruits all packed into raised beds.
  • There are many colleges and universities at the Expo, and encourage your students to explore their booths to learn more about educational opportunities. 
  • Discover the delicious food options featured on page 9 of the show program. 
    • Support local FFA chapters and grab some food at their booths
  • Stop by the Magnolia Loom booth at FL-85 to get your 2025 Sunbelt Expo Apparel 

Young Family

  • Has your little one ever seen a tractor up close? Check out the many tractor dealers at the Expo!
  • The Beef Pavilion, Horse Arena, and Dairy Pavilion provide a great opportunity to see livestock up close!
  • Every day from 10 am – 2 pm, kids can practice casting at the Fishponds
  • Check out the Flint River Fresh Backyard Garden to get up close and personal with rows of vegetables, blooming flowers, and beautiful fruits all packed into raised beds.
  • Discover the delicious food options featured on page 9 of the show program. 
  • Stop by the Magnolia Loom booth at FL-85 to get your 2025 Sunbelt Expo Apparel 
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Livestock Producers

    • There are many events and demonstrations available for a Livestock Producer. Check them out below! 
        • This year, Expo attendees will have the privilege of learning from one of the nation’s most respected cattle handlers, Curt Pate. Pate teaches practical, low-stress techniques in his seminars that not only keep animals calm but also improve safety, teamwork, and efficiency. He has dedicated his career to improving livestock handling nationwide through these stockmanship and stewardship programs. 
        • Don’t miss equipment vendors around the grounds to make your operation more efficient. 
        • There are many different seminars and demonstrations available. Check out the show program pages 10-14 for specific dates and times:
          • Beef and Cattle Management and Forage Seminars – Beef Pavilion, E-8 and Priefert Exhibit, E-7
          • Livestock Fitting Demonstrations- Beef Pavilion, E-8 (South End)
          • Dairy Seminars F-7
          • Equine Demonstrations and Seminars- Priefert Horse Arena, E-11
          • Fence Building Seminars- Bekaert- D-8, Pasture Management E-5, Range Ward, Inc., D-6 333
          • Sheep and Goat Seminars- North end of Block F-8 
    • Discover the delicious food options featured on page 9 of the show program. 
      • Stop by the Magnolia Loom booth at FL-85 to get your 2025 Sunbelt Expo Apparel 

Row Crop Farmers

  • Hop on a tram and explore the many demonstrations available at the Expo’s Darrell Williams Research Farm. Dates and times can be found on page 14 of the show program.
  • Check out vegetable production demonstrations on page 14 of the show program.
  • Don’t miss equipment vendors around the grounds to make your operation more efficient. 
  • Discover the delicious food options featured on page 9 of the show program. 
    • Support your local FFA chapters and grab some food at their booths
  • Stop by the Magnolia Loom booth at FL-85 to get your 2025 Sunbelt Expo Apparel 

Hay Growers

  • Southeastern Hay Contest Award Recognition- Tuesday, October 14- 9:45 am- D-7 RW Griffin stage
  • Hop on a tram and explore the many demonstrations available at the Expo’s Darrell Williams Research Farm. Dates and times can be found on page 14 of the show program.
  • Don’t miss equipment vendors around the grounds to make your operation more efficient. 
  • Make sure to stop by the Beef Pavilion (E-8) to visit the hay and forage specialists. 
  • Discover the delicious food options featured on page 9 of the show program. 
    • Support your local FFA chapters and grab some food at their booths
  • Stop by the Magnolia Loom booth at FL-85 to get your 2025 Sunbelt Expo Apparel 

Students

  • Are you interested in working in agriculture? Many of the exhibitors and vendors at the Expo are able to share information about job opportunities. Walk up, introduce yourself, and ask about opportunities with their organization! 
    • A couple of questions you could ask:
      • How did you get your start with _________ company? 
      • What advice would you give someone who wants to get started in this industry?
      • Does your company have internships?
  • Check out the attending educational institutions, including but not limited to:
    • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – B-7
    • Auburn University- D-6
    • Clemson University B-5
    • College of Central Florida- AB2-48
    • Fort Valley State University – AB1-14, B-5-279, C-6-349A
    • Florida A&M University AB2-37
    • Ogeechee Technical College- AB3-7
    • South Georgia Technical College A-9-710
    • Southern Regional Technical College A-6-373
    • University of North Georgia- FL-62
    • University of Florida B-6
    • University of Georgia B-5
  • Stop by the Magnolia Loom booth at FL-85 to get your 2025 Sunbelt Expo Apparel 
  • Discover the delicious food options featured on page 9 of the show program. 

Rural Lifestyle

  • There are many interesting events, seminars, and programs to explore. Check them out in the show program on pages 10-14.
      • Pond Management and Aquaculture Seminars F-8
      • Flint River Fresh Backyard Garden – Georgia Metals Pavilion- WB-7
      • Poultry Seminars- E-6
  • Cooking- Check out our exhibitors in the Family Living Building and the many events below:
      • Flint River Fresh Backyard Garden – Georgia Metals Pavilion- WB-7
      • Georgia Grown Marketplace Cooking Demonstration and Seminar Stage- Family Living
      • U.S. Farm Raised Catfish- South End of F-8
  • Stop by the Magnolia Loom booth at FL-85 to get your 2025 Sunbelt Expo Apparel 
  • Explore the many lawnmower and ATV dealers available at the Expo
  • The Family Living building has many great vendors to explore 
  • Explore the many food offerings by checking out page 9 of the show program

General Don’t Miss

  • Don’t miss the annual Cow Milking Contest- Tuesday, October 14- 2:30 pm – Dairy Pavilion 
  • Stop by the Georgia Spotlight State Building to learn all about Georgia Agriculture- B-6- South End
  • Want to try a Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwich? Stop by the Georgia Peanut Commission booth at WC-9
  • Keep your Eyes Peeled for the Touchstone Energy Hot Air Balloon Flyover at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm 
  • Great American Shootout- Preifert Booth
  • Discover the delicious food options featured on page 9 of the show program. 
  • Stop by the Magnolia Loom booth at FL-85 to get your 2025 Sunbelt Expo Apparel 
  • Don’t miss the Antique Tractor Parade at 2:00 pm every day at WC-7 and the Tractor Pull every day at 10 am at the Field at the North End of Exhibit Area
  • Test-Drive ATVs at the show open and close at Can-Am (A-10) and Polaris (B-12)