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Kim Earwood
(334) 612-5370
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| Officers and members of the State Women's Committee were elected during the Alabama Farmers Federation's 88th annual meeting Dec.6-7 in Mobile. Seated, from left, are Chairman Gloria Jeffcoat, Houston County; Vice Chair Rita Garrett, Cherokee County; Secretary Debbie Freeland, Mobile County and State Women's Division Director Kim Earwood; back row, Sarah Lazzari, Baldwin County; Virginia Abercrombie, Morgan County; Delle Bean, Calhoun County; Debra Bowen, Randolph County; Joy Noble, Macon County; retiring committee member Doris Odom, Fayette County and Faye Dial Clay 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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| Tablescape, quilting and handbag winners are saluted at Annual 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
2010 Dates and Deadlines
2010 Reports Of Work
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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