Join us in Gulf Shores!

Registration for the 2024 Young Farmers Conference ends Jan. 3.

Wall to Offer Cattle Market Insights

Young Farmers will hear from livestock market analyst Corbitt Wall during Educational Session I Feb. 10.

A fourth-generation cattle farmer from Canyon, Texas, Corbitt’s popular Feeder Flash video market report routinely scores thousands of views on YouTube. Corbitt is known for honest insights into cattle markets and will bring that same breath of fresh air to Gulf Shores.

Sponsored by DVAuction and National Beef Wire, Corbitt's Feeder Flash includes easy-to-understand daily market deep-dives Monday-Friday.

Conference Kicks off Friday, Feb. 9

Join hundreds of Young Farmers (ages 18-35) in Gulf Shores as the Alabama Farmers Federation kicks off its popular annual conference.

Friday’s highlights include: 

• Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) judging
• Reception for County Young Farmers Committees chairmen
• Social reception for all attendees
• Conference kick off and keynote address by Braxten Nielsen, sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit

Can’t-Miss Sessions Saturday, Feb. 10

Except for Session 1, attendees will choose between two practical, interactive sessions during each round of workshops. 

Educational Session 1

• The Packers’ Playbook with Corbitt Wall, sponsored by Elite Livestock Sales

Educational Session 2

• Farming Outside of the Box: Diversifying Markets for Your Farm Products
• Understanding Worldwide Markets: How Global Events Can Impact Your Alabama Farm

Educational Session 3

• Harvesting Deductions: Tax Readiness Tips for Beginner Farmers
• Plowing through Policies: Updates from the National Ag Law Center

Educational Session 4

• Cultivate Your Legacy: Estate Planning for Young Farmers
• What Can Alfa Do for You? An Overview of Products Built for Farmers

Other Highlights for Saturday, Feb. 10

• Free afternoon in beautiful Gulf Shores
• Pre-dinner reception
• Closing dinner, sponsored by First South Farm Credit, featuring OYFF awards and finalists presentation
• Live auction benefiting the Alabama Farmers Ag Foundation

* Counties are encouraged to donate items.

* Dropoff is during registration.

Questions? Email Hunter McBrayer at hmcbrayer@alfafarmers.org.