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 familiar face for Wiregrass farmers has taken on a new role in the Alabama Farmers Federation. Jacob Davis, who spent nearly four years as Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) executive director, became the Federation’s Area 8 Organization director Feb. 6.
Rural Alabama is poised to benefit from a new initiative cultivating long-term, sustainable economic growth through agricultural investments.
Boyd Deal retired Nov. 30 after mentoring, encouraging and serving countless Area 8 farmers, community members and Federation colleagues. Area 8 includes Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties.
“They aren’t making any more land. What’s there is what we’ve got,” said Autauga County farmer Bill Lipscomb.
Ninety-six high school freshmen and sophomores from across the state gathered at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana Nov. 14-15 for the Alabama Farmers Federation Youth Leadership Conference.
Alabama farmers will soon benefit from three new labs in Auburn, which will replace outdated facilities that are integral to safeguarding farm inputs, products and soil.
