http://www.alfafarmers.org/counties.phtml Alfa Farmers County Federation News and Events en-us Copyright 2003 - 2011 Alabama Farmers Federation. All Rights Reserved. darryalray@bellsouth.net http://www.alfafarmers.org/Baldwin/link> The Baldwin County Farmers Federation awarded a scholarship to Auburn University student Kristen Pegues of Loxley. Pegues plans to graduate with an agriculture-related degree.

Pegues and other scholarship recipients were honored at Auburn University's College of Agriculture’s Annual Scholarship Recognition Program Aug. 18.

The Alabama Farmers Federation, Alfa Insurance and county Farmers Federations are committed to supporting the college dreams of students who wish to pursue agriculture-related degrees. These organizations donate thousands of dollars each year to students across the state.

For more information, contact your county Federation office. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Blount/link> Public and private elementary schools in Blount County will receive a new agriculture book for their libraries courtesy of the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alabama Ag in the Classroom (AITC).

Named the 2012 Book of the Year by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, copies of “How Did That Get in My Lunchbox: The Story of Food,” by Chris Butterworth, were delivered to elementary school libraries in the county by Blount County Farmers Federation’s Women's Leadership Chairperson Nell Miller.

“This book is a great educational tool for young students,” said Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Director Kim Ramsey. “It uses great illustrations to show how each part of a meal, from the sandwich and juice to the clementines, gets its start at a farm.”

Each elementary school also received information about mini-grants for agriculture education and the AITC Summer Institute. Applications for the institute will be available after the first of the year.

For more information on AITC, including lesson plans and curriculum ideas for the classroom, visit www.AlabamaAITC.org. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Calhoun/link> August 20, 2012 -

Sarah Swain of Calhoun County won third place in the Youth Division of the 2012 Alabama Cotton Apron-Sewing Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Swain received a white ribbon and $75 in prize money at the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Cherokee/link> CENTRE, Ala., Dec. 12, 2012 -- Retired County Extension Agent Charles Moody was honored by the Cherokee County Farmers Federation at the organization’s Christmas party. The group presented Moody with a plaque for his 48 years of service to farming.

Moody moved to Cherokee County in 1964, after graduating from Auburn University, to take a job as County Extension Agent. Although he is now retired, Moody continues to serve in the county’s agriculture community.

Cherokee County Farmers Federation President Robert Acker presented Moody with the award.

http://www.alfafarmers.org/Coffee/link> August 20, 2012 -

Pat Schrand of Coffee County won first place in the 2012 Alabama Cotton Apron-Sewing Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Schrand received a blue ribbon and $150 in prize money at the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Crenshaw/link> August 20, 2012 -

Delores Mount of Crenshaw County won second place in the hand-stitched division of the 2012 Alabama Cotton Quilting Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Mount received a red ribbon and $100 in prize money at the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Cullman/link> Feb. 21, 2013 -

The Cullman County Women’s Committee recently collected donations for the Pilot Lighthouse in Cullman. The donations represent different commodities raised in the county, including cotton, soybeans and vegetables.

The Pilot Lighthouse is a transitional home for abused children before they move into foster care. Elaine Fuller, director of Pilot Lighthouse, accepted the donations on behalf of the charity.

Pictured from left are Wanda Bartlett, Nancy Garrison, Fuller, Donna Meeks, Terri Gilley, Reba Michelfelder, Cullman County Farmers Federation President Phillip Garrison, Judy Maze, and Cullman County Women’s Committee Chairman Pat Hicks. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Dale/link> August 20, 2012 -

Brenda Curry of Dale County won second place in the 2012 Alabama Cotton Apron-Sewing Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Curry received a red ribbon and $100 in prize money at the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4.

STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP FROM DALE COUNTY FARMERS FEDERATION

The Dale County Farmers Federation awarded a scholarship to Auburn University student Wesley Snell of Skipperville. Snell plans to graduate with an agriculture-related degree.

Snell and other scholarship recipients were honored at Auburn University's College of Agriculture’s Annual Scholarship Recognition Program Aug. 18.

The Alabama Farmers Federation, Alfa Insurance and county Farmers Federations are committed to supporting the college dreams of students who wish to pursue agriculture-related degrees. These organizations donate thousands of dollars each year to students across the state.

For more information, contact your county Federation office. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Etowah/link> August 20, 2012 -

Gail Oden of Etowah County won second place in the machine-stitched division of the 2012 Alabama Cotton Quilting Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Oden received a red ribbon and $100 in prize money at the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Hale/link> The Hale County Farmers Federation awarded a scholarship to Auburn University student Anna Glover of Greensboro. Glover plans to graduate with an agriculture-related degree.

Glover and other scholarship recipients were honored at Auburn University's College of Agriculture’s Annual Scholarship Recognition Program Aug. 18.

The Alabama Farmers Federation, Alfa Insurance and county Farmers Federations are committed to supporting the college dreams of students who wish to pursue agriculture-related degrees. These organizations donate thousands of dollars each year to students across the state.

For more information, contact your county Federation office. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Jackson/link> Jackson County Young Farmers holds regular meetings for anyone, ages 17-35, who is interested in agriculture in Jackson County. For questions, contact Colin Wilson, the young farmer county chairman. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Jefferson/link> August 20, 2012 -

Rhonda Hughes of Jefferson County won third place in the 2012 Alabama Commodity Tablescapes Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Hughes received a white ribbon and $75 in prize money at the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Lawrence/link> The Lawrence County Farmers Federation awarded a scholarship to Auburn University students Benjamin Aldridge of Hillsboro and Lauren Terry of Moulton. Aldridge and Terry plan to graduate with agriculture-related degrees.

The pair were honored, along with other scholarship recipients, at Auburn University's College of Agriculture’s Annual Scholarship Recognition Program Aug. 18.

The Alabama Farmers Federation, Alfa Insurance and county Farmers Federations are committed to supporting the college dreams of students who wish to pursue agriculture-related degrees. These organizations donate thousands of dollars each year to students across the state.

For more information, contact your county Federation office. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Limestone/link> August 20, 2012 -

Gayle Smith of Limestone County won first place in the machine-stitched division of the 2012 Alabama Cotton Quilting Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Smith received a blue ribbon and $150 in prize moneyat the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Madison/link> HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 31, 2012 - As August comes to a close, state officials took time to again celebrate National Catfish. Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner John McMillan and State Rep. Jim Patterson, R-Meridianville, served samples of U.S. farm raised catfish to patrons at the Greene Street Market.

Gov. Robert Bentley officially proclaimed August as Alabama's Catfish month at a catfish appreciation lunch in Montgomery Aug. 22.

The state of Alabama requires country of origin labeling on catfish sold at restaurants and grocery stores. Catfish farmers in the state encourage consumers to buy only U.S. farm-raised catfish because it is a safe, healthy product.

For creative recipes using catfish, visit USCatfish.com. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Marengo/link> August 20, 2012 -

The Marengo County Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance will host a Membership Appreciation Day Friday, Sep. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members are invited to enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers cooked on-site and enter for a chance to win giveaways. Attendees can tour one of the 30 foot Alfa Mobile Response Units, which are used to ensure prompt customer service during times of disaster.

The event will take place at the Alfa Insurance Office in Demopolis at 925 Highway 80. Country station WIN 98.5 will broadcast live from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is open to the public. Non-members can stop in and learn about the benefits of membership with the Alabama Farmers Federation. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Mobile/link> The Alabama Feed and Grain Association awarded a scholarship to Auburn University student April Maxwell of Satsuma. Maxwell plans to graduate with an agriculture-related degree.

Maxwell and other scholarship recipients were honored at Auburn University's College of Agriculture’s Annual Scholarship Recognition Program Aug. 18.

The Alabama Farmers Federation, Alfa Insurance and county Farmers Federations are committed to supporting the college dreams of students who wish to pursue agriculture-related degrees. These organizations donate thousands of dollars each year to students across the state.

For more information, contact your county Federation office. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Pickens/link> The Alabama Historical Commission elected Diane McCool of Gordo secretary of the organization during its December meeting. McCool began her duties as secretary in February. The secretary certifies the minutes of each commission meeting. McCool and her husband, Harold, raise poultry and beef cattle and has been active in many farm organizations. In 1999, she served as chairman of the Alabama Farmers Federation State Women�s Committee. She is currently the chair of the Pickens County Farmers Federation Women�s Committee and co-chair of the Pickens County Farm-City Committee. A 1967 graduate of the University of Alabama, Mrs. McCool is her family�s unofficial historian and loves anything about the past. Governor Bob Riley appointed McCool to the Alabama Historical Commission in January 2009. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Pike/link> August 20, 2012 -

June Flowers of Pike County won second place in the 2012 Alabama Commodity Tablescapes Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Flowers received a red ribbon and $100 in prize money at the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4. http://www.alfafarmers.org/St.Clair/link> August 20, 2012 -

Ruby Nuss of St. Clair County won third place in both the hand-stitched division of the 2012 Alabama Cotton Quilting Contest and the 2012 Alabama Cotton Apron-Sewing Contest hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Nuss received a white ribbon and $75 in prize money in both contests at the Federation’s 40th Annual Commodity Producers Conference held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center Aug. 2-4. http://www.alfafarmers.org/Talladega/link> August 20, 2012 -

The Alabama Farmers Federation's Women's Leadership Committee hosted its quilting, apron-sewing and tablescape competitions during the 40th annual Commodity Producers Conference at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and Mobile Convention Center in Mobile Aug. 2-4. The women of Talladega claimed top spots in three of the five competitions.

Kayla Sarro won first place in the Youth Division of the 2012 Alabama Cotton Apron-Sewing Contest; Margaret Caldwell won first place in the hand-stitched division of the 2012 Alabama Cotton Quilting Contest; and Carolyn Hill won first place in the 2012 Alabama Commodity Tablescapes Contest. Each received a blue ribbon and $150 in prize money.

Margaret Caldwell also received third place in the machine-stitched division of the 2012 Alabama Cotton Quilting Contest. She received a white ribbon and $75 in prize money.