August 16, 2023 Cultivator

Summer Conference Educates, Inspires Farmers

Scores of trucks bearing Farming Feeds Alabama vanity tags filled parking garages in Mobile Aug. 10-12, as 700 attendees packed out the Alabama Farmers Federation’s summer conference.

Perennial favorite farm tours and new commodity-specific educational tracks were a highlight of the Farm & Land Expo. The Federation’s Governmental & Agricultural Programs (GAP) Department organizes the annual event.

Magic in Mobile: Alabama Young Farmers Vie for Top Titles 

Young Farmers secured wins, prizes and experience advocating for agriculture during contests at the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Expo Aug. 12 in Mobile. Families from Limestone and Winston counties took home wins for Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture competition, respectively, while four Discussion Meet finalists were announced. 

Alabama Agriculture Woven through Winning Quilts, Wreaths

A common thread ran through creative quilts, blankets, pillows and wreaths on display at the Mobile Convention Center Aug. 12 — Alabama’s agricultural diversity.

Federation Honors Extension, AU Agriculturalists for Outstanding Work 

By Maggie Edwards The Alabama Farmers Federation rewarded Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) and Auburn […]

August 9, 2023 Cultivator