The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Two farmers and an Extension trailblazer were inducted to the Alabama Agriculture Hall of Honor Feb. 28 in Auburn, while three industry leaders posthumously received Pioneer Awards.
A beautiful, carefully stitched quilt hangs in the Alfa Insurance service center in York, lovingly crafted by Janell Hughes for her Alfa agent, Audrey Graves. Hughes said the effort put into every stitch mirrors the attention to detail Graves has given her for more than two decades.
Farm Bureau means family for Henry County’s Emmanuel Bankston.
A passion for agriculture and heart for service set the foundation for Farm Bureau involvement that’s spanned three states — and three State Young Farmers Committees.
A fixture of Alabama television has a new place to hang his hat. On Feb. 9, longtime broadcaster Fred Hunter joined “Simply Southern TV” as a recurring reporter.
Once dominated by fiery steel furnaces and miles of mines, the state’s construction products industry is finding renewed growth in the wood basket of south Alabama.
Land represents more than a livelihood for many farmers. It constitutes a family history, a legacy for future generations and a connection to ancestors. As each generation passes, the potential for land to become a point of conflict among family members increases.
