Alabama Young Farmers earned accolades during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference Aug. 16 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Federation members from Autauga and Tallapoosa counties claimed victories in the Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture competitions, respectively, while a Final Four rose to the top in Discussion Meet. Drew and Lauren […]

Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) members hailed the recent federal decision to discontinue the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement as a win. President Donald J. Trump imposed a 17% tariff on most fresh Mexican tomatoes July 14. Since the first version of the agreement in the ‘90s, Alabama growers have struggled to compete with imports under […]

Preston Roberts’ passion for agriculture and political prowess has been an asset to the Alabama Farmers Federation for the past 11 years. He’ll continue providing steady leadership and serving farmers as the External Affairs Department assistant director, effective July 7. Roberts’ ability to build relationships with legislators, stakeholders, and farmers is invaluable, said Federation External […]

Bullock County native Aspen Adams joined the Alabama Farmers Federation accounting team on June 9.   Adams’ upbringing on a Union Springs Angus farm offers a wealth of agricultural knowledge to the Accounting Department, said Federation Chief Financial Officer Phillip Johns.   “We are very excited to welcome Aspen to the Federation family,” Johns said. “Her skills […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed two Auburn University (AU) College of Agriculture seniors as summer interns May 20. Cohen Luker and Jonathan Parten will help guide the organization’s grassroots efforts through policy development and legislative affairs.   Talladega County native Luker will work with the Governmental & Agricultural Programs (GAP) Department to assist commodity directors with […]

Communicate. Engage. Connect. These three words left 200 women in agriculture inspired at the Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Conference in Auburn, April 16-18. Federation State Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC) chair Rachel Chastain encouraged attendees to remember there is a place for everyone in agriculture and the state’s largest farm organization. “That is what makes […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation’s most senior member has two years more maturity than the 103-year-old organization. That’s Mildred Lewis Cook, a Montgomery County Farmers Federation member who celebrated her 105th birthday in October. Mildred’s son, Bill Cook, said his mother has lived her life on the foundation of faith, family and farming. “She loves her […]

Halls of the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel erupted with laughter, hugs, and excitement on December 8-9 as 1,300 Alabama farmers shared stories of successes and struggles with each other. The 103rd Alabama Farmers Federation annual meeting comes after a year filled with drought and depressed commodity markets. The theme, Strengthening Our Roots, honored the grassroots organization’s […]

Celebrations of agriscience students and agricultural stakeholders took place during the 97th National FFA Convention Oct. 23-26 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell and Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) received the Honorary American FFA Degree during the fourth general session Oct. 25. This degree is awarded to individuals who […]

Nine college students competed in the Alabama Farmers Federation’s inaugural statewide Collegiate Discussion Meet Oct. 18 in Opelika. The event hosted by the Federation State Young Farmers Committee was designed to simulate a committee meeting where participants discuss solutions to issues facing agriculture and Alabama farmers. The competition was open to full-time undergraduate students ages […]

Sand dunes, pine trees and a boardwalk filled with landowners set the stage for Alabama Landowners Conference Oct. 2-4 in Gulf Shores. A charter bus of attendees set sail for field tours Day 1. That’s where the beauty of Gulf State Park shined, said Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) board member John Gilbert. “The tours […]

Laughter, cheer and the sweet smell of fresh fruit floated through the Alabama Farmers Federation home office Sept. 5 during the organization’s annual Heritage Cooking Contest. The contest featured 25 non congealed fruit salad recipes from competitors across the state. Tuscaloosa County’s Cindy Landers scored first place with Strawberry Crack Salad, a dish she’s only […]

Eighty Auburn University students reaped the benefits of the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation during the Alabama Farmers Federation annual scholarship reception recently at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. AU junior Faith Lane spoke on behalf of her peers and thanked the Federation for its investment in the future of the country. “For more than 50 years, […]

“They aren’t making any more land. What’s there is what we’ve got,” said Autauga County farmer Bill Lipscomb. Lipscomb is a third-generation farmer whose 3L Ranch focuses on quality beef cattle production through genetics, herd management and smart land use. “There are a lot of aspects of cattle that contribute to using our land in […]