Sunbelt - Sunbelt Expo Program 2019

I AM HONORED to welcome you to the 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo. Thank you for joining us for yet another incredible year at North America’s Premier Farm Show.

I am con;dent that this week will once again be a memorable one as attendees from across the Southeast ;ll the grounds to experience all the latest and greatest developments in agriculture products, services and technology.

Probably more than any other industry, agriculture is known to have its challenges, but I believe it is safe to say that never in the history of Georgia were those challenges more apparent than this past year. As we gathered in this same spot during this same time last year, there were far more questions than answers as our farmers and the entire South Georgia community struggled to grasp the full impact of Hurricane Michael.

As we look back at that trying time, it seems so appropriate that the ;rst time our agricultural family was able to truly come together after the storm was here at the Expo. Sunbelt has always been the place to get the ;rst glimpse of innovative technology, ;nd the latest information and learn the newest techniques.

Yet the true spirit of what makes this place so special is the opportunity to visit with fellow members of the agricultural community who have similar goals and challenges. This common purpose was on full display when our farmers needed it the most, thanks in part to the relationships forged and conversations had here at the Expo. Today Georgia agriculture continues to recover ensuring Georgia’s number one industry remains the economic engine that drives our state.

We encourage you to share a spirit of fellowship
this year and come visit us in the Georgia Agriculture
Building located near the main entrance of the Expo.

Now in our ninth year, this partnership between the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and the Georgia Department of Agriculture offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy cooking demonstrations, renew their subscription to the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin, peruse a portion of the Faces of Georgia Agriculture photo exhibit, and much more.

Each year this event brings many new and exciting
opportunities to our state, and I am con;dent that this
edition of the Sunbelt Ag Expo will not disappoint. I
would like to wish all of our exhibitors and attendees a
successful week, and I look forward to visiting with you
over the next few days.
Welcome from Georgia’s
Commissioner of Agriculture