News USDA announces ECAP funds for row crop farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers. StaffMarch 19, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award Britt was nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation in honor of her service to rural America. StaffMarch 7, 2025
News Farmers in Alabama and across the U.S. hurt by USDA funding freeze This freeze on USDA grant monies has left many American farmers footing the bill for expenses they were told would be reimbursed. Alex JobinFebruary 24, 2025
State Sweet Grown Alabama highlights 2024 growth through grants Sweet Grown Alabama promotes local agriculture through events, influencer partnerships and grants, connecting farmers to communities Mary Claire WootenDecember 31, 2024
Economy Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers Along with three other states, Marshall sued the Department of Labor for “[attempting] to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers.” Chance PhillipsNovember 28, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters Britt spoke directly to her colleagues on the urgent need to pass a bipartisan disaster supplemental bill. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal Tuberville argued that Stabenow’s proposal is partisan and fails to increase reference prices used to calculate federal subsidies by enough. Chance PhillipsNovember 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces $383 million in financial assistance for Alabama farmers The program aims to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in prior funding. StaffAugust 1, 2024
State Alabama Farmers Federation honors Justice Bolin for steadfast service The Cultivator Award honors leaders who foster relationships to benefit farmers, members and rural communities. StaffDecember 6, 2022
News Parnell re-elected Alabama Farmers Federation president Delegates unanimously re-elected Jimmy Parnell to his sixth two-year term as Alabama Farmers Federation president. StaffDecember 6, 2022