Sponsored each year by the Alabama Farmers Federation, the Outstanding Young Farm Family Awards Program recognizes young farmers between the ages of 17 and 35 who do an outstanding job in farm, home and community activities. Division winners representing 12 commodities were selected in February. Of those, six will compete for the title of overall Outstanding Young Farm Family for 2002. The winner will be named at the Federation’s 81st annual meeting in December. This month, Neighbors profiles six commodity division winners. Look for features on the six finalists in the coming months.Wesley and Heather Hamner – Feed Grains Division
Matthew and Amy Self – Meat Goats Division
Joe and Amy Mathis – Forestry Division
Kris Balkcom – Peanut Division
Burk and Amanda Williams – Pork Division
Bert and Dee Anthony – Wildlife Division