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Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Candidates for 2014 Election

Staff Report MONTGOMERY, Ala., Sept. 25 — The political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation (FarmPAC) today announced candidate endorsements for congressional and state offices in the 2014 primary elections. FarmPAC Advisory Trustees, who are farmers representing every county in Alabama, met with candidates and made endorsement recommendations at the group’s Sept. 24 meeting … Continued

September 25, 2013

Commissioner Oden Speaks Out: “Victory for Alabama families.”

Staff Report MONTGOMERY – “Our actions today represent a victory for Alabama families. This Commission was tough on Mobile Gas. We were even tougher on Alabama Power. By adopting the PSC staff’s recommendation, we have lowered Alabama Power’s potential revenues by up to $65 million per year and ensured that electric rates will remain stable for both … Continued

August 14, 2013

Parnell Addresses St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Farmer’s Federation President Jimmy Parnell addressed over 90 assembled members of the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation. President Jimmy Parnell said that most folks in America have all the food they want. This leads most folks to take food for granted. Parnell said that not only … Continued

August 13, 2013

Aderholt Votes In Favor Of The FARRM Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville released a written statement on Thursday after H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013, passed in the United States House of Representatives. Rep. Aderholt said, “I think most Americans recognize that America’s farmers and ranchers are vital … Continued

July 15, 2013

An interview with ALFA’s new Chief

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Jimmy Parnell, is the new president, CEO and Chairman of the Board of ALFA. He is a native of Stanton, Al., and a graduate of Auburn University in agricultural business and economics. He served on Alfa’s board of directors from 1999-2008; was chairman of the Alabama Farmers Federation Young … Continued

February 4, 2013

Judge Moore and Who Else?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Roy Moore campaign released a written statement to announce that FARMPAC the political action committee (PAC) of the Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Republican former Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) from Gallant for Chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. The organization’s endorsements are recommended by the FarmPAC … Continued

August 9, 2012

Bachus Receives More Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia has been endorsed by the Central Alabama Fire Chief’s Association. The fire chiefs said that the congressman has been a longtime supporter of the Assistance to Firefighters and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs. In a written … Continued

March 12, 2012

Rep. Martha Roby on Air Force Changes, Farmers Federation, Honest Budget Act

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Questioning Key Air Force Leaders on Changes to Force Structure: During ongoing military budget debates last week, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) held a hearing discussing the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Air Force. As a member of the House Armed … Continued

March 6, 2012