Georgia Forestry Commission 100 Veterans Parkway N. E.( 229) 891-7120 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Monday through Friday County Chief Ranger: Blair Kirksey bkirksey @ gfc. state. ga. us
The Georgia Forestry Commission aims to promote healthy and abundant forest that support a robust industry while providing social, environmental, and financial benefits to all of Georgia. Their mission is to provide leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’ s forest resources. The local branch of the GAFC provides information about regional forestry, fire management, forest health, forest inventory and analysis, forest stewardship, urban and community forestry, and water quality. One of their main duties is assisting with prescribed fires and installing fire breaks for the land-owners of Colquitt County. Landowners with questions about prescribed fire or stewardship are welcome to give them a call.
Sunbelt Ag Expo 290-G Harper Boulevard Moultrie, Ga. 31788 Phone:( 229) 985-1968 Fax:( 229) 985-8518 info @ sunbeltexpo. com Executive Director: Chip Blalock
The Sunbelt Agricultural Expo is an agricultural-based trade show held at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. Known as“ North America’ s Premier Farm Show”® the annual event has more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in farming technology. The Expo brings together all segments of agribusiness including farmers, educators, policy-makers, ag enthusiasts and families.
The Sunbelt Ag Exposition will celebrate its 47th anniversary show Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 14-16, 2025. Admission at the gate is $ 15 per person per day. Advanced and discount tickets can be purchased online. The show site is four miles southeast of Moultrie on Highway 133.
For more information, visit sunbeltexpo. com or the Expo’ s Instagram and Facebook pages. n
TOP: More than 1,200 exhibitors display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the Expo’ s 100-acre site at Spence Field near Moultrie.
MIDDLE: Electricity arcs between a high-voltage line and a hot dog as EMC linemen demonstrate the dangers of electricity during a presentation Oct. 18, 2023, at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Photo by Kevin C. Hall
BOTTOM: Field demonstrations are a popular attraction of the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Farmers can see equipment actually at work in the Expo’ s fields.
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