Massey Ferguson is proud to sponsor the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year program. Since its inception in 1990, the Farmer of the Year program has awarded over $1.2 million to outstanding agribusiness leaders for their excellence in agriculture.
Each year, one overall winner receives a cash prize and the use of a Massey Ferguson® tractor for one year or up to 250 hours (whichever comes first). The 10 state winners receive a cash prize and gift packages from Massey Ferguson and other sponsors.
Georgia's Kent Hamilton Named 2025 Southeastern Farmer of the Year
Rooted in family tradition and innovation, Georgia’s own Kent Hamilton, CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable, Inc., has been named the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. With a commitment to sustainability, advanced technology, and year-round production across four regions, Hamilton’s leadership embodies the resilience and forward-thinking spirit of modern agriculture.
Meet the 2024 Winner
Faylene Whitaker of Whitaker Farms in Climax, North Carolina was selected as the 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeaster Farmer of the Year.
After losing her husband of almost 50 years, Faylene Whitaker is still farming, and winning awards while she does it.
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