Brad O’Neal of Coosaw Farms in Fairfax, SC is this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year (formerly Swisher Sweets Farmer of the Year) for South Carolina. Brad as nominated by Midlands Extension Agent Rob Last. Last said of O’Neal, “He’s an outstanding example of someone who’s open to innovative ideas, practices, and technology, and making the difficult but necessary adjustments when major farming trends change. As a member of Farm Bureau, Brad has been an excellent advocate for South Carolina agriculture on the state and national levels. He also has the ability to achieve expansion and maintain quality yields through careful management of both the farm and developing critical human resources. He is committed to giving back to others in the farming community and prioritizing time with his family.”
O’Neal will be competing against farmers from other states in the Southeast for the overall 2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year. The winner will be announced at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA, which will be held October17-19, 2023.
The South Carolina Grower 