The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Jeanne Lowery carefully fluffs red velvet ribbons that stream down the simple wreaths adorning the doors of Pittsview Methodist Church. Attention to detail is an act of service, comfort and joy for Jeanne and her husband, Bill, who decorate the white, wooden church each Christmas.
The Alabama Farmers Federation’s most senior member has two years more maturity than the 103-year-old organization.
Multicolored heirloom corn grows at the heart of Baldwin County’s Bayou Cora Farms, a booming business that produces on-farm goods such as corn flour, meal, fish fry and grits.
Research and preparation paved the way to the top for Etowah County’s Bryer Morrison, an Auburn University (AU) junior who placed first in the Alabama Farmers Federation’s inaugural statewide Collegiate Discussion Meet.
Evan Nelson is no stranger to battling blazes. A former full-time firefighter, Evan and wife Christy now put out proverbial fires while managing trainees, customers and crops at Nelson Cattle & Hay LLC in McCalla.
Dr. Paul Patterson has held countless conversations with students, faculty, staff, alumni and stakeholders during his tenure at Auburn University (AU). As College of Agriculture dean and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES), he’s not just heard their concerns.
