46th Sunbelt Ag Expo – October 15-17

Source:  Sunbelt Ag Expo

2024 – Discover Agriculture

The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 46th Anniversary show October 15-17, 2024.  Over 850 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the
93-acre show site.

Crowned as North America’s Premier Farm Show ® and the largest Farm Show in America with field demonstrations, the Sunbelt Ag Expo brings together all segments of agribusiness, including farmers,
educators, policy-makers, ag-enthusiasts, and families. All attending the show will see the latest innovation and technology that the agriculture industry has to offer.

A highlight of the show is the naming of the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. After an intensive judging process, ten state winners attend the show to learn who will be selected as the
overall winner. This year ushers in a new era for the award as Sunbelt welcomes new sponsors and a new look for the program.

Education is the key component of the show, with over 300 seminars and demonstrations offered over the 3-day event. These seminars and demonstrations are taught in exhibit areas for beef, dairy,
poultry, forestry, pond management, equine, and cattle management. Farmers and ranchers attending gain beneficial knowledge on the latest in cutting-edge techniques from industry leaders and
university specialists. The Expo works with over 20 different educational sponsors to host a strong seminar and demo schedule. These sponsors include major universities and colleges with six of
these having permanent exhibit buildings on-site. The Expo will feature Youth Educational Challenges sponsored by Country Financial for 6th-12th graders as a competitive and fun opportunity for students
to demonstrate their knowledge in five different content areas. Additionally, an Ag Mechanics contest sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Georgia will be offered for students. Finally, the Advocacy
in Action contest sponsored by Georgia Farm Bureau will be held for high school and college students with a particular interest in ag policy, law, and communication.

The Backyard Garden Area focuses on topics for the specialty gardener. Flint River Fresh, created by the Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) and run by Frenando Jackson, “Farmer
Fredo,” will organize the display that attracts hobby gardeners and enthusiasts alike. A bounty of information on gardening tips, tools, healthy recipes, and more will be offered in the Georgia Metals
Pavilion and in the demonstration garden. Be on the lookout this year for all things “pollinator bees” as the SOWEGA Beekeepers join the fun for the second year.

A crowd pleaser is the 530-acre research farm’s field demonstrations. These demos showcase harvesting and tillage equipment for multiple crops. In addition, hay demos will include all facets of
hay harvesting, from cutting to baling, and will provide visitors the opportunity to see different types of equipment run in a true farm setting. This year, be on the lookout for the autonomous tractor as well
as the drone demonstrations in the field.

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Florida is the Spotlight State

While visiting the Sunbelt Ag Expo, come see for yourself how understanding the history of Florida agriculture combined with present-day research will aid in growing Florida’s future.  Upon entering the Spotlight State building, attendees will be greeted by an immersive “Fresh From Florida” experience. A theater presentation, hands-on activities, handouts, samples, and more can be found throughout interactive exhibits as visitors step through Florida agriculture’s past, present, and future.