Alfa Supports Technology In Rural Health Care 

Partners from Auburn University (AU), Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alfa and Chambers County gathered in Lafayette April 21 to dedicate one of four OnMed Care Stations in the United States. The walk-up telemedicine booth promises to give rural residents access to health care, without traveling to the next county. 

Sumter County Farm Day Puts Learning In Students Hands

Elizabeth Allen summoned the attention of third-graders from University of Charter School (UCS) as they huddled under a sprawling oak tree at Micky and Lolita Smith’s Sumter County farm in late April.

Conference Highlights Members’ Commitment To Communities

Abevy of speakers commended Alabama Farmers Federation members for a common characteristic during the organization’s Women’s Leadership Conference April 12-14 — their commitment to serving communities. 

Farmers Encouraged To Nominate Experts For Annual Awards

Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and Extension personnel whose work tangibly impacted their farms for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation.

Farm-City Celebrations Culminate In Birmingham 

Present and future generations of agriculturalists were honored for outstanding outreach efforts and creativity during the annual Farm-City Awards Luncheon and Program April 13 in Birmingham. 

Over 400 attendees gathered as students, families and county committees were recognized for hard work and dedication to agriculture.

Judge Freezes Waters of U.S. Rule, Good News for Alabama Farmers

Alabama farmers today applaud a U.S. District Court decision to halt the 2023 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule in 24 states. The April 12 ruling out of North Dakota follows a March 20 court decision to stop implementation in Texas and Idaho.