The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
In Alabama, farm or timber landowners can use a particular method to calculate their property’s value for the purposes of taxation. This special use valuation usually results in an appraisal that’s lower than the traditional market value.
Five decades of practicing veterinary medicine provided Dr. Perry Mobley the tools to serve his rural community — primarily with a Porta-Vet toolbox in the bed of his truck while he zigzags the back roads of Henry County.
Conecuh County young farmer Cameron Smith joined the Alabama Farmers Federation field staff April 29. As Area 9 organization director, Smith will serve farmers in Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Marengo, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox counties.
Time may be a precious commodity, but Alabama Farmers Federation members Lisa Lake, Melanie Stokley and Will Crenshaw aren’t afraid to clock countless hours serving their communities.
Alabama Farmers Federation members successfully defended the organization’s policy on gambling while advancing the Alabama Farm Center and educating lawmakers about the need for reasonably priced health care options during the legislative session.
Armed with a mug of coffee, Bible and sticker-plastered laptop, Walt Merrell settles into a wicker settee on his porch in the Covington County woods.
