FL Dairyman Honored as Southeastern Farmer of the Year

Randall Weiseman October 16, 2012 Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

The 2012 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year has been awarded to Florida dairyman Mr. Dale McClellan from Citrus County.

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The Alabama state winner was Mr. Sam Givhan, owner of a diversified family farm in the west-central part of the state.

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The Georgia state winner was Mr. Barry Martin, a successful cotton and peanut farmer from Pulaski County.

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