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August 5, 2025 - COVINGTON, AL - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rep. Matthew Hammett for Alabama House District 92, which encompasses all of Covington County and portions of Coffee and Escambia counties. Hammett is a graduate of Auburn University. He owns and operates Hammett Drilling, a 74-year-old, family-owned business. He also is a cattleman, poultry producer and water well contractor. Hammett serves on the Agriculture and Forestry; County and Municipal...
August 5, 2025 - SHELBY COUNTY - The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement today of Sen. April Weaver for Alabama Senate District 14, which covers portions of Bibb, Chilton and Shelby counties. "April Weaver has been easy to work with because she understands the needs of the farmers and constituents of her district," said John Deloach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation. "She has worked hard to represent us well and will continue to do so." "April Weaver is one of...
August 5, 2025 - MOBILE COUNTY - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced is endorsement of Rep. Chip Brown for Alabama House District 105, which encompasses much of Mobile County. "Rep. Chip Brown has a proven record of conservative leadership in the Alabama House of Representatives," said Art Sessions, president of the Mobile County Farmers Federation. "He will continue to represent our farmers and all his constituents of House District 105 well in Montgomery." Brown received his undergrad...
July 22, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, AL. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Tuscaloosa business leader Norman Crow for Alabama House District 63, which encompasses portions of Tuscaloosa County. The seat was made vacant by the resignation of Rep. Cynthia Almond, who was appointed to the Public Service Commission. Crow will be the Republican nominee in the special general election which will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026. "Norman Crow has long been a leader in...
July 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL.- The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement today of Sen. Larry Stutts for Alabama Senate District 6, which covers Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence and Limestone counties. "Sen. Larry Stutts has proven himself to be a conservative's conservative, and we are proud to endorse him," said Luther Bishop, president of the Colbert County Farmers Federation. "He is accessible to his constituents and hard-working. We need to keep him working for us in Montgomery."...
July 23, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL., - Alabama FarmPAC, a political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, today announced its endorsement of Young Boozer for re-election as Alabama State Treasurer. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said Boozer is a friend to Alabama farmers with a proven record of conservative fiscal management. "Alabama has never had a more experienced treasurer than Young Boozer," Parnell said. "Following a successful banking career, he served two full terms as...
July 25, 2025 - WALKER COUNTY - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Mike Elliott for Alabama House District 13, which encompasses much of Walker County and includes the city of Jasper. "Mike Elliott has been an educator and a businessman, so he knows the needs of this district," said Dorman Grace, president of the Walker County Farmers Federation. "With his varied experience, he will be a true asset in the Legislature." Elliott received his B.S. in social science and...
JULY 28, 2025 - COVINGTON COUNTY - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Sen. Josh Carnley for Senate District 31 which covers Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike counties. "Sen. Josh Carnley is one of us – a farmer and a businessman," said Tommy Thompson, president of the Covington County Farmers Federation. "He knows firsthand the importance of business and agriculture to this district and our state, and he will represent us well in Montgomery." "Sen. Carnley is an o...
July 29, 2025 - MOBILE COUNTY, AL - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rusty Glover for Alabama Senate District 34, which covers Mobile County. "Rusty Glover has served in the Legislature before, so we know who and what he is – a true conservative who will represent the farmers and the people of this district with honesty and integrity," said Art Sessions, Mobile County Farmers Federation president. "We are excited he is running again and are proud to support him in...
May 20, 2025 - Hoover, AL - Bluff Park Elementary students and staff celebrated a familiar face earlier today during a special assembly honoring first-grade teacher Katie Collins, who was recently named Alabama's 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Thunderous roars of applause and chants of "Mrs. Coll-ins!" echoed through the gymnasium as Alfa Insurance and Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell presented Collins with keys to a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse during the program, which she will use...
May 15, 2025 - CULLMAN, AL. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Cindy Myrex for Alabama House of Representatives District 12 to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope. Gov. Kay Ivey has set the special primary election for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Myrex is a lifelong resident of Cullman. She graduated from Cold Springs High School and attended Wallace Community College where she received her real estate license. Myrex is a sales agent for...
March 21, 2025 - WARRIOR, AL. - The Alabama Exhibition Center Corporation (AECC) today finalized purchase of approximately 500 acres along I-65 at Exit 280, the future home of the Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm. Jefferson County and Alabama Farmers Federation announced the signing of a real estate contract in September 2023. This was followed by a due diligence phase which included appointment and confirmation of the AAEC board. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said these developments...
April 10, 2025 - CULLMAN, AL. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Heath Allbright for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 to replace the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview. Gov. Kay Ivey has set the primary election for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Allbright is a lifelong native of Cullman County. He graduated from Holly Pond High School and received his associates degree in agricultural science from Snead State Community College. He has...
April 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - Alfa Insurance® has engaged in negotiations to purchase an existing commercial complex to house the home offices of Alfa and the Alabama Farmers Federation. The proposed purchase would keep Alfa's corporate headquarters in Montgomery at Capitol Commerce Center off I-85 at Exit 11. "Technology and workforce changes have left about half our current space underutilized," said Alfa and Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "As we considered possible locations...
Only What Matters. Three simple words printed on T-shirts for outdoor ministry expos at Selwood Farm capture the purpose of Dell and Carolyn Hill's life - one refined through hardship, providence and service. "Sharing the gospel is the bottom line," said Dell, who received the Alabama Farmers Federation Service to Agriculture Award at its annual meeting today in Montgomery. "I pray fervently we are good stewards of what God has entrusted us. It's a business, so income has to exceed expenses,...
