Alabama Farmers Federation today thanked U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., for her recent commitment to back a clear, concise, commonsense revision to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
Row crop farmers impacted by poor economic conditions can apply for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program starting March 19. Applications close Aug. 15.
The Alabama Farmers Federation’s grassroots efforts thrived during the organization’s annual Taste of Alabama legislative reception Feb. 19 in Montgomery. Almost 200 legislators, elected officials and farmer-leaders gathered for Alabama-grown food, fellowship and one-on-one conversations about issues facing Alabama agriculture.
The Alabama Farmers Federation is hosting its Forestry & Wildlife Seminar March 21 at the Federation home office in Montgomery.
Eight young farm families were honored for excellence in production agriculture, Alabama Farmers Federation involvement and community service Feb. 15 during the Young Farmers Conference in Muscle Shoals.
Bigger at the beach was the overarching theme of the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Annual Conference Feb. 5-7.