The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
The year was 1921, and Luther Duncan had a great idea. But he needed help. The Alabama Extension Service director needed farmers, bankers and business leaders from across the state to work consistently and cohesively in the interest of Alabama’s agricultural industry. They needed to work together on behalf of farmowners and landowners in a way that amplified their voices on state and national levels.
2022 was a banner year for 18-year- old Noah Mills. He and bay quarter horse Deuce clocked 14.6 seconds to snag first place in the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) Teen World Championship — scoring an engraved belt buckle, big check and bragging rights. Months earlier, Noah and Central High School baseball teammates won the state championship days before graduation.
Just outside the ring where youth exhibit meticulously groomed livestock, family and friends cheer on their loved ones — and lend support when the showing gets tough.
A welcome relief. That’s how Kristen Wiggins of Andalusia described Alfa Health, a program that helps Alabama Farmers Federation members secure quality, affordable health insurance.
The Alabama Farmers Federation cultivated future leaders as it awarded more than $140,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry and related fields at Auburn University (AU).
Competing on his high school’s livestock judging team planted the seed for Josh Melson’s career as an agriscience education teacher and FFA adviser.
