Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year Tour

Randall Weiseman August 4, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In preparation for the Sunbelt Ag Expo, judges have been visiting the farming operations of the state winners for the Swisher Sweets Southeastern Farmer of the Year Program. And the Expo’s executive director, Chip Blalock says they again have a hard decision to make.

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