The 44th Sunbelt Agricultural Expo kicked off this week in Moultrie, Georgia!
RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender caught up with Chip Blalock, the Executive Director, who says there is something for every member of the family.
One of the most prestigious awards a producer can win is the Sunbelt Southeastern Farmer of the Year award, given out each year at the Expo. Here’s this year’s winner.
Robert Saunders
There are also several non-profits at the event, and one of those is the Fellowship of Christian farmers. They are a group that goes across the world helping those hit by natural disasters.
Bill Brown
Thousands of farmers and ranchers flock to the expo to find out about new and innovative equipment that can help them on the farm. One of the manufacturers on the grounds there is Massey Ferguson.
Darren Parker
From peaches and peanuts to cotton and forestry, the ag sector brings in about $74 billion each year. Here’s Gary Black, the state’s Commissioner of Agriculture.
Gary Black
“Sweet Pro” is a company that makes a seed they say improves cut health in livestock.
Brad Thornberg
Most exhibitors are set up inside the fencing of the 600-acre complex, but there are some in-field demonstrations. Stockade Equipment was there to show the crowd how building and mending fences just got a lot easier.
Mark Schwarz
Many dealers and manufacturers like to show off their newest models. Thousands of people come to the event just for that, even if they are not a farmer or a rancher. This year, the group got to see what is called an Aerial ATV. We meet the Rise founder and creator of the flying machine.
Mike Cowitz
Farmers saw many challenges this year weather-wise, the main one being drought. That is why many had to turn to irrigation for their crops.
Andy Murdock with Zimmatic by Lindsay
