Hegeman Family Wins National Outstanding Young Farmers Award

Successful land stewardship, strong community involvement and smart business practices scored Jon and Amy Hegeman the 2023 National Outstanding Young Farmers (NOYF) Award.

Faith, Family, Farm-Fresh Produce Fuel Farmer In The Dell

Spring means sunshine, sprouting plants and sweet strawberries. 

Thanks to U-pick operations like Farmer In The Dell in Auburn, locals get a taste of farm life by picking their own strawberries straight from the field.

­Quick Thinking, CPR Save Farmer’s Life

Were it not for a last-minute decision to stock up on mower blades and quick action from a farmer friend, Oct. 19 would have ended very differently for Matt Smith.

Alabama Farmers Federation Names Outstanding Young Farm Family Division Winners, Finalists

Three finalists and five additional division winners were named in the 2023 Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) contest during the Alabama Farmers Federation Young Farmers Conference Feb. 25.

Alabama FFA Student Steps Into Spotlight With National Win

For Alabama’s Wyatt Allen, FFA is more than just a blue corduroy jacket. It’s ropes, reins, buckles, saddles — and a national equine title the 20-year-old earned during the 95th National FFA Convention in Indiana during October.

February 15, 2023 Cultivator