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Alabama Farmers Federation leader John Dorrill has died

Tuesday, Alabama Farmers Federation former executive director John H. Dorrill Jr. died at his home in Montgomery. He was 90. “The Alabama Farmers Federation joins Mr. Dorrill’s family in mourning the loss of this legendary leader who throughout his life never lost his agricultural roots,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “I’m not sure we’ll ever … Continued
January 30, 2020

Tuberville, Sessions lead senate race in ALFA poll

A recent poll by the Alabama Farmers Federation finds Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions in a statistical dead heat for U.S. Senate. The poll was conducted after Secretary of State John Merrill withdrew from the race and Sessions announced his candidacy; it found 35 percent of likely Republican voters favored Sessions while 31 percent said … Continued
December 11, 2019

Sessions’ campaign releases new poll

A new poll commissioned by Jeff Sessions’ campaign shows the former U.S. Senator with a commanding lead over his Republican rivals heading into the March 3, 2020 primary. However sunny the survey looks for Sessions, it may be more window dressings designed to woo donors and discourage his competitors’ supporters than an accurate picture of … Continued
December 11, 2019

Tuberville: Trump was sent by God

Monday, Senate candidate former Auburn head football Coach Tommy Tuberville told the Alabama Farmer’s Federation at their annual meeting in Montgomery that he believes that Trump was sent by God. “I believe today that God sent Donald Trump to us,” Coach Tuberville said. “He is the only thing standing between us and socialism.” “I am … Continued
December 10, 2019

Roby given Service to Agriculture Award

Sunday, the Alabama Farmers Federation presented Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) with their Service To Agriculture Award. The five term congresswoman for the Second Congressional District has been a dogged advocated for Alabama farmers during her tenure in Congress. “Roby has been a champion for farmers since she was first elected to Congress in 2010,” said … Continued
December 9, 2019

House District 42 voters go to the polls today

The special general election for Alabama House District 42 in Chilton and Autauga Counties is today. Polls will open today at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Republican Autauga County Commissioner Van Smith faces Democrat Kenneth Allison Sr. The Alabama House District 42 seat became open following the death of State Rep. Jimmy Martin, … Continued
November 5, 2019

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Trump, Tuberville and Cavanaugh

Monday, the Alabama Farmers Federation’s political action committee, FarmPAC, announced endorsements for the 2020 elections. Notable endorsements included endorsing Donald J. Trump (R) for President of the United States, former Auburn football Coach Tommy Tuberville (R) for U.S. Senate, and Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for another term as Public Service Commission President. The FarmPAC endorsements were … Continued
September 25, 2019

Tuberville addresses St. Clair Farmer’s Federation

Saturday, U.S. Senate candidate former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville addressed the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation at their annual meeting at Greensport Marina and campground on picturesque Neely Henry Lake. Tuberville compared running for Senate to college football recruiting. “This is recruiting on steroids,” Tuberville said. “Folks we are in trouble,” Tuberville said. … Continued
August 12, 2019