Alabama Young Farmers Claim Victories in Chattanooga

Alabama Young Farmers claim victories in Chattanooga

Alabama Young Farmers earned accolades during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference Aug. 16 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Federation members from Autauga and Tallapoosa counties claimed victories in the Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture competitions, respectively, while a Final Four rose to the top in Discussion Meet.  Drew and Lauren Wendland were named the OYFF. They grow row crops, cattle and hay…

Friendships Flourish at Farm & Land Conference - Alabama Farmers Federation

By Jeff Helms Farmers weighed down by weather and work found renewal as they made the pilgrimage to Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 14-16 for the Alabama Farmers Federation’s mid-summer Farm & Land Conference.  More than 600 commodity producers and young leaders came to the Scenic City on the lookout for new ideas, old friends and encouragement. Former Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black struck a chord with Federation members during Saturday’s …