The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed Brady Ragland to its staff as Beef, Equine, Hay & Forage and Meat Goat & Sheep divisions director.

The Lubbock, Texas, native will monitor policy in those areas and lead the Federation’s youth livestock efforts.

Ragland graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a Master of Science in ruminant nutrition. He previously served as San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s livestock director. He lives in Prattville.