Six finalists vying for the title of Alabama’s 2018 Farm of Distinction (FOD) have been announced. The winner will be revealed at the Alabama Farm-City Awards in Birmingham April 5.

Alabama’s six finalists are

Thomas Adams, Henry County
John DeLoach, Shelby County
Greg Hamner, Lauderdale County
Trey Montgomery, Greene County
Sid Nelson, Sumter County
Tyler Sanders, Houston County.

Each receives a $250 gift certificate from the Alabama Farmers Cooperative (AFC) and an engraved plaque.

The FOD prize package includes

John Deere Gator courtesy of AgPro, TriGreen and SunSouth
$1,000 AFC gift certificate
Pole barn from Register Barns
Engraved farm sign from Alfa Insurance.

Alabama’s winner also receives $2,500 as the state’s representative at the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest.