08/11/2026
Fort Valley State University's Cooperative Extension Program served as the panel sponsor for the 2026 State of Agriculture: Building Agriculture's Future luncheon at the Georgia National Fair Grounds and Agricenter in Perry. The State of Agriculture was a panel discussion on the future of agriculture and its vital role in Perry, Houston County, and Middle Georgia. University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, local agricultural leaders, and educators who are helping connect classroom learning to real-world careers served as the speakers.