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Kim Earwood
(334) 612-5370
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| The Alabama Farmers Federation's Women's Leadership Division elected state officers and committee members during the Federation's 90th Annual Meeting. They are, seated from left, Debbie Freeland of Mobile County; Chairman Rita Garrett of Cherokee County; Vice Chairman Faye Dial of Clay County; Secretary Sharon Byrd of Dale County; standing, State Women's Leadership Division Director Kim Earwood, Kathy Anderson of Jefferson County, Cheryl Lassiter of Choctaw County, Debra Bowen of Randolph County, Regina Carnes of Marshall County and Gloria Jeffcoat of Houston County. |
The purpose of the Alabama Farmers Federation Women's Division at both the state and county level is to provide an opportunity for women to actively participate in the policymaking and policy execution activities. Recognizing those activities particularly suited to the talents of women, Farmers Federation women are encouraged to play a major role in the overall Farmers Federation program.
Role
The Women's program is organizationally structured as an "arm of the board" and acts as a liaison between the board and the membership in helping implement policies and programs of the organization.
All projects and programs of the women have administrative requirements equal to all other Farmers Federation programs including the approval of the Board whether at the county or state level.
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| Jeremy Sessions of Sessions Farms in Grand Bay discusses this year�s sweet corn crop with Millie Mostella, a sixth-grade science teacher from Litchfield Middle School in Gadsden. |
Functions of the Women's Programs
The Farmers Federation is a family organization where men and women work together to develop and implement the policies set forth by the members; therefore, the functions of the Women's program are:
To stimulate the interest and enthusiasm of Farmers Federation women in the organization and its programs thereby materially assisting with developing and carrying out policies.
To plan projects and activities that will provide opportunities for women to participate and become involved in the entire Farmers Federation Program.
To provide information and education whereby Farmers Federation women can attain the knowledge to help solve the problems of farmers through their organization.
To surface and develop the "women-power" potential for the Farmers Federation, especially trying to involve the younger female population.
To provide one of the channels of communication to the respective board of directors from the membership, thereby giving the "women's point of view."
Activities of the Women's Division
The Women's Division hosts an Annual Conference to educate participants about timely agricultural issues and programs.
The State and County Women's committees work closely with the Alabama Ag in The Classroom Steering Committee to host and help educate teachers about agriculture each year.
The Women's Division hosts annual Sewing, Quilting and Cooking Contests to promote Alabama commodity divisions.
The Women's Division participates in the Annual Alabama Farmers Federation State Meeting and National American Farm Bureau Federation meeting each year as voting delegates and as members of the Southern Region Caucus.
The Women's Division works closely with the Ronald McDonald Houses in Alabama by promoting Food Check-Out Week and the Pop Tab Program.
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| The 2011 tablescape, quilting and handbag contest winners are saluted at the Commodity Conference. |
Why Should YOU Be A Member Of The Alabama Farmers Federation Women's Committee?
The Alabama Farmers Federation brings together women for a common cause. The more women we have involved, the more we can accomplish for agriculture and the issues affecting it as a whole. By becoming a member of the AFF and Women's Committee you have an opportunity to network with other women from an agricultural background, enjoy many member benefits and work with committees on the county and State levels.
Related Links
Alabama Ag In The Classroom
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Miscellaneous Forms & Deadlines
2012 Dates and Deadlines
2012 Reports Of Work
2012 Alabama Heritage Cooking Contest Guidelines
2012 Alabama Heritage Cooking Contest Entry Form
2012 Alabama Cotton Quilting Contest Guidelines and Entry Form
2012 Alabama Cotton Sewing Contest Guidelines and Entry Form
2012 Alabama Commodity Tablescapes Contest Guidelines and Entry Form
Official Policy for Acceptance into Alabama Ag in the Classroom Summer Institute 2012
2012 Alabama Farmers Federation Women's Conference Registration Form
2012 Alabama Farmers Federation Women's Conference Lodging Agenda
For more information, contact Kim Earwood,
Director, Women's Leadership Division, P.O. Box 11000, Montgomery, AL 36191-0001. Phone:
(334) 612-5370.
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