The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
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.
Amid beds of purposeful produce, eye-catching blossoms and colorful creatures sits a rustic, wooden building — the Agriplex Heritage Center housing the North Alabama Agriplex. Located in Cullman, the Agriplex provides agriculture-based education for adults and children across the state.
Serving others, raising cattle and growing hay is a way of life for Tyler and KoryAnn Watt. That’s why the selfless Sumter County Young Farmers initiated a supply distribution to like-minded farmers in Texas affected by March wildfires.
It started simply — with a goal to highlight Alabama’s farmers through a 30-minute TV show. Each episode would include additional features about tourist attractions, rural living, agricultural education and gardening to boost the show’s appeal.
Wiregrass Young Farmers brought the Smile-A-Mile mission to life during a family farm day in Dothan.
Delivering on the promise has always been an important part of what Arthur Smith of Boaz expects in an insurance company.
