b'AGRICULTUREHeld each year on the third week in October, the Spence Field site has approximately 1.6 million square feet of exhibit space filled with vendors representing every imaginable product and service that benefits agribusiness, as well as the average family.The three-day schedule includes the latest in agriculture technology and equipment, along with more than 300 seminars and demonstrations focused on topics like livestock, cooking, gardening, backyard safety, fish and pond management, CONTRIBUTEDhunting and fishing, family living, and even stock dog trials.Featuring something for everyone, Blalock says, We have vendors and companiesSupporting Ag: Georgia Farm Bureau exhibit booth provides a wealth of information that have been with us since we startedabout the importance of farming and agribusiness.We provide an environment that connects exhibitors and farmers so that they can share ideas and establish business relationships. And we continue to enhance environmental and economic sustainability, which go hand-in-hand.- CHIP BLALOCK44 years ago, and we continue to add newYouth Educational Opportunities. Duringlongtime partner with the Sunbelt Expo, exhibits and demonstrations. the expo, students in sixth through 12thsays Kenny Burgamy, Georgia Farm Bureau, grades participate in a series of agricultural- director of information and public relations. In 2019, Fredando Jackson, executivebased competitions.Helping visitors at the annual event learn director of Flint River Fresh, becamethe importance of Georgias number one part of the expo. Affectionately knownA few favorites among visitors includeindustry, agricultures impact on the states as Farmer Fredo, Jackson helps createexhibits and demonstrations in the Georgiaeconomy, and the role farmers play in a safe community gardens to increase foodAgriculture Building. Sponsored by Georgiaand abundant food supply has long been accessibility and minimize hunger,Farm Bureau and Georgia Grown, displaysour goal.especially in low-income areas. provide a wealth of information about the importance of farming and agribusiness.The Georgia Grown exhibit, which extends Developing future agricultural leadersto the Family Life Building, is a one-stop-and professionals is the goal of the ExposGeorgia Farm Bureau is proud to be ashop for purveyors of all things made, 12 SG MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2021'