A new crop of county presidents is ready to lead after completing Alabama Farmers Federation County Presidents Orientation Oct. 11-12. The 12 leaders received media training, toured the home office and soaked up responsibilities to effectively guide their local Farmers Federations. From left are Jeremy Brown, Montgomery County; the Federation’s Steven Blackmon; Chris Thomas, Hale County; Ashton Cottingham, Bibb County; and the Federation’s Brian Hardin.