The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 42nd Anniversary show in just a couple of weeks, October 15-17. While there is always lots to see and do, this year their Sustainable Living Center will have a new makeover. Becca Turner, vice president of marketing and public relations at Sunbelt Ag Expo, explains. And Becca encourages folks to get their tickets online.
The Ocala to Osceola Wildlife Corridor
The Ocala to Osceola Wildlife Corridor, or “O2O,” connects habitat supporting the Florida black bear, the red-cockaded woodpecker, eastern indigo snake and gopher tortoise. Landowners are encouraged to learn how a local nonprofit has teamed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS) and other conservation groups to create a greenway that protects the Florida …
Children to Learn About Agriculture at UF/IFAS Citrus Youth Day
Children from across Florida will get a chance to learn about one of the major Florida agriculture industries at the second annual Citrus Youth Day. They might even get so inspired that they attend the University of Florida and pursue a career in agriculture, organizers say. Some 66 youth are scheduled to attend the event June 28 at the University …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks off Today
“North America’s Premier Farm Show,” the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, opens today in Moultrie, GA. And according to Tyron Spearman, something new this year is a Circle Tram that goes around the outside of the 100-acre exhibit area stopping for attendees to load and unload at various points throughout the show.
Field Demos Ready at Sunbelt Ag Expo
The 40th anniversary of the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition starts Tuesday at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia. Show director Chip Blalock says their field crop demonstrations will be taking place again this year.
Sunbelt Ag Expo Starts Tuesday
The 40th Annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition opens Tuesday, October 17, in Moultrie, GA. Tyron Spearman will be there again this year, and he has a report of what you can expect to see.
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 10, 2017
In our recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast for the week ending February 10, we discuss trade, bees and more.
Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 27, 2017
In our recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast for the week ending January 27, we discuss the fact many folks are in Orlando this weekend for the American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) 56th Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, talk about the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show coming up in Nashville, Tennessee, that Peanut Proud is …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Peace River-Christmas Message
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about “Operation Outdoor Freedom” newest camp at Peace River in southwest Florida. Download Audio To learn more click, Operation Outdoor Freedom and Peace River.
Ag in Review for the Week Ending December 16, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at why many agriculture groups are concerned with USDA’s proposed changes to the GIPSA final interim rule, talk about an event held in Atlanta this past week to highlight the power of partner-driven conservation on private working lands, have information about the importance of agriculture, nature-made Christmas …