The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Livestock producers were hit hard by 2021’s fall armyworm invasion. The damage pastures and hayfields sustained left some cattle producers strapped for hay this winter. With limited hay supplies, there are several supplementation strategies Alabama farmers can use.
Nearly 100 high school students from 34 counties enjoyed high-energy workshops and team-building activities at the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference Nov. 1-2.
Four educational tracks aimed at improving specialty crop farmers’ bottom lines set the stage for the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Conference and Trade Show in Gulf Shores Nov. 18-19.
After more than 37 years traveling the northeast corner of Alabama serving farmers, Kyle Hayes is shifting gears. The Alabama Farmers Federation Area 3 Organization director retired Dec. 1.
Blake Thaxton joined the Alabama Farmers Federation as a commodity director Nov. 1, bringing nearly a decade of horticulture industry expertise to his new role.
James R. “Jim” Hudson received the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Service to Agriculture Award at the organization’s 100th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 5. The award is the highest honor given by the state’s largest farm group.