The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Exemplary Young Farmers and statewide contest winners from Cherokee, Cullman and Dale counties received extensive prize packages during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 100th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 5.
In its first century, the Alabama Farmers Federation was guided by 10 farmer-presidents — elected by their fellow farmers to serve rural Alabama. Leaders of the group (originally named Alabama Farm Bureau) have diverse backgrounds, educational experiences and management styles. Despite their differences, their missions were unified — improve, organize and advance life for Alabamians.
An investment made off the farm generates dividends that are especially meaningful to retired farmer Philip Martin.
Alfa Insurance was built on a strong foundation. Its presence came about through the Alabama Farmers Federation. The Federation founded the insurance company while housed at rental offices at the Fourth National Bank Building in downtown Montgomery in 1946.
Created a century ago, the Alabama Farmers Federation has experienced exponential growth in its first 100 years. It began with 17,000 Alabama families and has grown to nearly 340,000 today. From the development of its political influence and creation of state commodity programs to founding a strong, multi-line insurance company, its mission remains the same. The Federation is led by farmers and is dedicated to serving farmers by promoting the economic, social and educational interests of all Alabamians.
A message from Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell.
