In this episode Alabama Farmers Federation Agricultural Communications Specialist Maggie Edwards sits down with Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association President Dr. Arlie Powell. They discuss Powell's history with AFVGA and the growth of the organization.  This week's wrap-up includes an ag law update from Federation Agriculture Counsel John Allen Nichols.  www.fincen.gov/boi ..read more

With the Farm & Land Conference coming up in August, we sit down with Young Farmer Director, Hunter McBrayer, about leadership development programs and competitions that will be highlighted at the upcoming event in Montgomery. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.  ..read more

We sit down with Dr. Jeremy Pickens, who will be speaking on how to start a Christmas tree farm during our upcoming Farm & Land Conference beginning August 1 in Montgomery. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.  ..read more

Mitt Walker catches up with Daniel Mullenix, of Lee County, and Whitney Haynes, from Cullman County, on their experiences in our nation's capital as the Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A) participants meet with decision-makers to gain insight and to discuss issues facing Alabama farmers. Mitt also spends some time with Pennsylvania Congressman, G.T. Thompson, who chairs the House Ag Committee. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.  ..read more

We speak with the Farmers Federation's Kim Earwood about the Ag In The Classroom program in Alabama and the Summer Institute that just wrapped up. We also speak with Kimberly Moore, a teacher from Montgomery and first-time attendee of the summer program. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation ..read more

Here are some of the latest news stories we have been working on from our publication, The Cultivator ..read more

Dr. Tracy gave a talk about stocker cattle health during the Beef Cattle and Forage Summit ..read more

Learn more about nutrition for finishing beef cattle in Alabama with producers Chris Upchurch, David Lee and Zane Troxtel.  ..read more

From the recent Beef Cattle and Forage Summit, we discuss forages with Mason Henson, Ph.D. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation ..read more

As part of the Beef Cattle and Forage Summit, we visit with presenter, Perry Mobley of Greenpoint Ag. Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation ..read more