After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their reliance on a higher power December 7-8 in Montgomery. Themed “Fighting for Farmers,” the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 104th annual meeting welcomed more than 1,300 farmers to the Capital City. There, conservative firecracker and Fox […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement of three Republican candidates for the Baldwin County Commission: Richard Cox, District 1; Angelo Fermo, District 2; and John “Tater” Harris, District 4. In Baldwin County, candidates run county-wide but must live in the particular district. All voters of Baldwin County can vote in all four district races. […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed State Rep. James Lomax for Alabama House District 20 in Madison County. The district covers Huntsville’s booming southeast corridor. Lomax, one of the state’s youngest legislators, was first elected in a 2022 landslide victory – and is running again in 2026. “Rep. Lomax works hard and represents the people […]

When a new candidate is running against an incumbent for the Alabama legislature, the mayors of the large cities in the district rarely go openly with the challenger. That isn’t the case in House District 95. The newcomer is business owner Joe Freeman of Gulf Shores. He is challenging State Rep. Francis Holk-Jones (R-Foley). Freeman […]

Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation today announced the launch of renovations at their new corporate headquarters in the former Capitol Commerce Center building off I-85 in Montgomery. Alfa and Federation President Jimmy Parnell joined representatives from the city, county, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and construction partners to officially kick off the project. “We are […]

Two influential statewide organizations have endorsed Vestavia Hills attorney Derek Chen for the open position of State Auditor. Chen picked up endorsements of Manufacture Alabama and the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA). This is Chen’s first political race. He previously worked in the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and the Tuscaloosa District Attorney’s office. He holds […]

7. ALFA (the Alabama Farmers Federation) has endorsed Katherine Robertson for attorney general; she is the chief counsel to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who is running for the U.S. Senate. The ALFA endorsement is a pretty big deal in this race. 6. Alabama improved its ranking as part of the Area Development’s 2025 “Top […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) officially threw its weight behind Katherine Robertson in Alabama’s open 2026 attorney general contest. The endorsement, voted on by Federation officials from all of Alabama’s 67 counties, offers a marquee, in-state endorsement that could upend months of messaging from former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell that he alone […]

Alabama’s largest agricultural membership organization, the Alabama Farmers’ Federation (ALFA), has released its endorsements in the 2026 statewide races. Their powerful FarmPAC endorsements, expected to carry weight in the May 2026 Republican primaries, are as follows: Steve Marshall — U.S. Senate Wes Allen — Lieutenant Governor Katherine Robertson — Attorney General Corey Hill — Commissioner […]

Alabama’s farmers are at the heart of our economy and our way of life. From the peanut fields of the Wiregrass to the cattle ranches of the Black Belt, agriculture is more than an industry in our state, it’s a calling. I grew up on a family farm in Coffee County, went to Auburn where […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has formally endorsed State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) in his re-election bid for State Senate District  32, which covers much of Baldwin County. His local Federation officials pointed to Elliott’s “strong work ethic” and consistency on conservative issues important to local farmers. “Sen. Elliott is as hard working as anyone in the Legislature,” […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Tuscaloosa businessman Norman Crow in the upcoming election for House District 63. John E. Walker IV, Tuscaloosa County Farmers Federation president, is touting Crow’s personal involvement and accomplishments when given presiding positions. “Norman Crow has long been a leader in Tuscaloosa County,” said Walker. “He participates in many aspects […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) officially endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026 on Thursday. ALFA, which speaks for more than 350,000 member families across all 67 Alabama counties, is responsible for its political and grassroots influence through FarmPAC, backing Tuberville (R-Auburn) today. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said […]

The 2025 Legislative Session was my second representing House District 16, which includes all of Fayette, northern Tuscaloosa, and western Jefferson Counties. After winning this seat in a contested special election in 2024, I have worked every day with one goal — to bring more jobs and opportunity and an even higher quality of life […]

In a specially called and contentious primary election battle in Alabama House District 11, Heath Allbright emerged victorious over Don Fallin. As the old saying goes — “money is the lifeblood of politics” — and the House District 11 special election primary was a prime example that resources can make all the difference in a […]

During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our state – from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, from the Wiregrass to the Blackbelt, from the big cities to the small towns, and in all points in between. But […]

Alabama farmer Monica Carroll will bring decades of agricultural experience, plus a passion for serving people, to her new role as the state’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director. Appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Carroll begins May 5. “When we have farmers who come in and look for our programs, I can […]

7. Auburn and Alabama are both ranked within the top 15 in On3’s early post-spring college football rankings, with Alabama at No. 7 and Auburn at No. 13. 6. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office raided bingo halls in Pinson and Lipscomb, seizing electronic gaming machines after the Jefferson […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) is advancing their proposal to offer farm bureau health plans through the Alabama Legislature after passage from the Alabama House earlier this month. During that vote, only one ‘no’ vote was cast. According to a recent interview with the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), said even that […]

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A proposal that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to offer farm bureau health plans to its members is one step away from becoming law after receiving committee approval in the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. House Bill 477, sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), was passed by the Senate Banking and Insurance […]

The Alabama House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Thursday that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to provide health coverage that is not classified as traditional health insurance, also known as farm bureau health plans. According to ALFA, farm families across the state are caught in a healthcare gap, facing some of the highest out-of-pocket costs […]

7. Leland Dudek, a Social Security Administration dedicated bureaucrat was placed on leave and nearly fired after admitting on LinkedIn to aiding DOGE by sharing documents, reallocating funds, and bypassing leadership to tackle agency waste. Acting Commissioner Michelle King left after resisting DOGE’s access to SSA data, and Dudek was spared from punishment and took her place […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s mission is to provide Alabamians access to quality, affordable healthcare because we care about their health, financial security, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, the proponents of ALFA’s “health” plan have chosen to engage in false and misleading attacks on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama instead of […]