Season 12 of Simply Southern TV will provide viewers educational insights on everything from gardening to healthy living thanks to an expanded partnership with Alabama Extension. 

Alabama Farmers Federation Communications Department Director Jeff Helms said the relationship builds on a 105-year history between the two organizations. 

“Extension hosted the farmer meeting in January 1921 which led to the creation of the Federation,” Helms said. “We continue to share a mission to improve the quality of life for Alabamians — especially farmers and rural families. Extension has been a loyal sponsor and contributor for Simply Southern TV. We are excited to offer audiences even more content from Extension specialists and agents.”

As presenting sponsor, Extension will provide one-fourth of the editorial content for each episode, and Extension’s Mary Wilson will continue to serve as cohost. The Federation and Extension will split the cost of airtime on network television stations.

“Our partnership with the Alabama Farmers Federation reflects a shared commitment to education, service and storytelling,” said Mike Clardy, Alabama Extension communications director. “Together, we’re highlighting the people, programs and research that strengthen agriculture, families and communities across the state.”

In addition to Extension programming, Simply Southern TV will continue to spotlight Alabama’s farmers and forest landowners through feature stories by the Federation Communications Department. 

Beloved storyteller Fred Hunter will be back for Season 12 with folksy tales of Alabama’s unique people and places, while Melissa Bowman will bring her trademark smile to heartwarming human interest stories. Stacey Little of SouthernBite.com is cooking up great recipes for 2026, and Kim Earwood is ready to “see you next time” with more ag literacy offerings from Miss Kim’s Book Corner. 

Retired Federation Broadcast Director Kevin Worthington will continue as cohost while the organization prepares to welcome a new face to Simply Southern TV in March.

Fans are encouraged to follow Simply Southern TV on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Airtimes, past episodes and more are available at SimplySouthernTV.net.