The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
A century. One hundred years. Ten decades. That’s how long the Alabama Farmers Federation has represented farmers, giving them a voice in local, state and national affairs affecting their livelihood.
Throughout the second half of 2021, the Simply Southern TV staff interviewed Alabama Farmers Federation members and asked them to reflect on the organization’s 100 year history. Excerpts from those interviews are included here.
The Federation’s first official commodity group was established for dairy in 1950. As production shifted and farmers diversified, other divisions were added. The Pork Division was born in ’67; the Forestry Division was created in ’72; and the Greenhouse, Nursery and Sod Division put down roots in ’98.
For many farm families across the state, their roots run deep in the Alabama Farmers Federation.
From products to service options, Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance have evolved over the past 75 years, and so has their advertising.
The Alabama Farmers Federation and its members give time, talents and resources to serve others on county, state and national levels.