The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
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.
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.
As Faulkner University’s president, Mitch Henry leans on his upbringing and experiences as a farmer to help him shepherd the next generation of leaders.
Farmer-leaders Jimmy Parnell of Chilton County and Jake Harper of Wilcox County have been appointed to the Forever Wild Land Trust board, where they’ll serve the Central and Southern districts, respectively.
With farm income forecast to fall 16% and costs slated to increase more than 4%, Alabama farmers are tightening their belts for 2023.
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.