The Alabama Farmers Federation has named Russell Durrance as the Poultry, Pork, and Dairy divisions director on Tuesday.

Durrance, a 24-year-old native of Newnan, Georgia, will also be responsible for policy related to those areas.

“After working with a poultry integrator for two years, I am excited to help Alabama’s farmers through the Federation,” said Durrance, who graduated from Auburn University with a degree in agricultural business and economics in 2017. “I have always been passionate about where my food comes from, and this opportunity allows me to give back to the farmers who provide us so much.”

Before joining the Alabama Farmers Federation, Durrance worked for Pilgrim’s Pride Live Operations in Chattanooga, where he was a broiler service technician. He also worked as a management trainee with JPB/Pilgrim’s Pride, a leader in the global poultry and prepared foods industry.

The Federation’s Brian Hardin said Durrance’s previous experience working with farmers has prepared him for this new role.

“Russ is enthusiastic about serving, protecting and promoting Alabama farmers,” said Hardin, the Federation’s Governmental and Agricultural Programs Department director. “His skillset complements the rest of our commodity team, and we’re excited to see what he’ll accomplish at the Farmers Federation.”

Durrance, who graduated from Auburn University with a degree in agricultural business and economics in 2017, resides in Montgomery with his wife, Stephanie, who is a teacher.

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