May 6, 2021
Study Checks Feasibility Of More Beef Processors In State
Auburn University researchers are conducting a feasibility, marketing and economic impact study of new beef cattle processing in Alabama.

“The ultimate goal of this project will be to provide stakeholders, including potential investors and policymakers, with the information necessary to make informed decisions about economic development opportunities in beef cattle processing in Alabama,” said Extension Economist Adam Rabinowitz.
Alabama To Retain All Seven Congressional Seats
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed news the state will not lose a congressional district, according to preliminary results from the 2020 census.

“Going into 2020, many predicted Alabama would lose up to two congressional seats and millions of dollars in federal funding,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “The announcement…is a tremendous victory for our state and the people of Alabama.”
Quick Clicks
Youth Conference A Success
An elite group of ninth and 10th graders attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference April 29-30.

Sponsors included the Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation, county Federations and Alabama Farm Credit.
Celebrating The Sweet Potato
Farmers, legislators and industry stakeholders celebrated Alabama's new official state vegetable — the sweet potato — at the North Alabama Agriplex in Cullman April 30.

From left are the Alabama Farmers Federation's Hunter McBrayer; Cullman County sweet potato farmers Clarke Haynes, Edward Norton and Travis Kress; Sen. Garlan Gudger Jr., R-Cullman; and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Arab.
Events & Deadlines
  • May 19 — Irrigation expansion meeting in Camden for the Middle Alabama River Basin. For more information, contact Ashley Henderson at (334) 301-5026.




  • Sept. 25 — Ag Roundup at Auburn University
State Commodity Leaders Meet
The Alabama Farmers Federation State Bee & Honey Committee met April 28 at Rockhurst Farm in Wilsonville. The group, led by Committee Chair Lionel Evans of Limestone County, discussed policy recommendations and heard from Sweet Grown Alabama Director Ellie Watson.
The State Hay & Forage Committee toured Bryan Gvillo's hay farm in Hale County April 30. From left are Chance Armstead, Montgomery County; Committee Chair Joe Ching, Mobile County; and Gvillo.
In Memory