Alabama Farmers Leave Lasting Impact On Capitol Hill

Agricultural advocacy took center stage on Capitol Hill during the Washington Legislative Conference (WLC) March 7-10, as passion and patriotism sent 140 Alabama Farmers Federation members to Washington, D.C. 

Federation Prepares For March 7 Legislative Session

Economic development and education will be on the minds of Alabama lawmakers as they convene March 7 for the 2023 legislative session. 

Conference Inspires Young Farmers To Take Action 

Four hundred Young Farmers from across the state gathered in Birmingham with eagerness and excitement as they heard from American Farm Bureau Federation President (AFBF) Zippy Duvall, toured farms and fellowshipped during the Young Farmers Conference Feb. 24-26.

Holmes Wins National Conservation Award

Charles Holmes, a Perry County landowner and Alabama TREASURE Forest Association board member, recently received the Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation Excellence.

Hegeman Family Wins National Outstanding Young Farmers Award

Successful land stewardship, strong community involvement and smart business practices scored Jon and Amy Hegeman the 2023 National Outstanding Young Farmers (NOYF) Award.

Faith, Family, Farm-Fresh Produce Fuel Farmer In The Dell

Spring means sunshine, sprouting plants and sweet strawberries. 

Thanks to U-pick operations like Farmer In The Dell in Auburn, locals get a taste of farm life by picking their own strawberries straight from the field.