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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

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

Byrne applauds Trump Administration overturning Obama-Era “Waters of the US” rule

Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that it was “great news for Alabama farmers and landowners” in response to the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have finalized a rule repealing the Obama-era waters of the US (WOTUS) proposed rule. “Today’s announcement is great news for Alabama … Continued
September 16, 2019

Senate passes disaster aid package

Thursday the U.S. Senate approved a $19.1 billion relief package for states impacted by natural disasters. The vote occurred only hours after U.S, Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that President Donald Trump had agreed to support the bipartisan legislation, even though it had not included provisions for the crisis on the southern border that the … Continued
May 29, 2019

President Trump signs Farm Bill

President Donald Trump signed the Farm Bill into law. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which sets agriculture policy for the next five years. “We have been working every day to deliver for America’s farmers just as they work every single day to deliver for us,” President Trump said. “This important piece of legislation provides … Continued
December 24, 2018

McMillan gets service to agriculture award from Alabama Farmers Federation

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) was honored by the state’s largest farm organization at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 97th annual meeting on Monday in Montgomery. The award is the highest honor presented by the Farmers Federation. “I am humbled and truly honored to have been selected for this award,” McMillan said. … Continued
December 6, 2018

Newt Gingrich addresses Alabama Farmers

Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was in Montgomery to address the 97th meeting of the influential Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) Monday. Nearly one thousand farmers and business people from supporting industries were in attendance. ALFA President Jimmy Parnell said that he is a huge Fox News fan, and Gingrich always adds something … Continued
December 4, 2018

USDA announces disaster declaration in five Alabama counties because of Hurricane Michael

Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated five Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael as Primary Natural Disaster Areas. Those primary counties are: Barbour, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike Counties. “I am very grateful to Secretary Purdue and USDA for responding quickly to our request to … Continued
November 19, 2018

Trump approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael

President Donald Trump approved an Emergency Disaster Declaration for the state of Alabama in response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s request on Oct. 11. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program will provide assistance under category B to Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. “I greatly appreciate President Trump approving our request for federal assistance,” … Continued
October 15, 2018