Farmers Federation Supports Next Generation of Rural Doctors

The Alabama Farmers Federation continues to support the next generation of rural physicians through Auburn University’s (AU) Rural Medicine Program (RMP). 

Taylor Tagged to Lead Auburn Ag Economics Department

Alfa Endowed Eminent Scholar Dr. Mykel Taylor was tagged to serve as interim head of the Auburn University (AU) Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, effective Aug. 19. 

Federation Summer Conference Centered on Family, Fellowship 

Balloons, string lights, live music and constant chatter brought life to Montgomery’s Union Station Train Shed Aug. 1 during the Alabama Farmers Federation Family Reunion. 

Young Farmers Capture Contest Victories in Capital City

A top crop of young farmers walked away victorious during contests at the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference Aug. 3 in Montgomery. 

Competitors from Talladega and Colbert counties were awarded Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture wins, respectively, while four Discussion Meet finalists were announced.

Contests Honor Creative Creations of Skilled Sewers, Crafters

A steady stream of Alabama Farmers Federation members cycled through displays of quilts, table runners […]

Farmers Federation Honors AU Agriculturalists for Research, Extension Efforts  

The Alabama Farmers Federation honored two Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) and Auburn University (AU) agriculturalists for outstanding research and service Aug. 3. Dr. Andre da Silva earned the Rittenour Award for Production Agriculture & Forestry Research, while Dennis Brothers received the Duncan Award for Excellence in Production Agriculture & Forestry Extension.