Jimmy Parnell

In the era of the #MeToo movement, it should be shocking that the Business Council of Alabama, the Alabama Farmers Federation and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are supporting men for statewide office who have either protected sexual predators or are themselves accused spouse abusers. The popular novel, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” … Continued

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, for re-election and cited her support for the agriculture community in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell praised Roby’s work on behalf of Alabama’s farmers in Congress. “The Alabama Farmers Federation is fortunate to have … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Farm PAC, a political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, announced their endorsements for the 2018 primary election for three key statewide races. FarmPAC spokesman Jeff Helms wrote that the endorsements followed a full day of meetings, during which Republican and Democratic candidates for statewide office met with … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 22, 2017, The Alabama Farmers Federation announced that Senator Luther Strange (R) has received the endorsement of FarmPAC, their political action committee. Farmer’s Federation President Jimmy Parnell said in a statement, “Sen. Strange has proven his commitment to Alabama farmers and forest owners by seeking and securing … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Thursday, January 19, 2017 President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) nominated former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) to be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) applauded President-elect Donald Trump’s selection saying that Perdue is an experienced leader who is very familiar with and dedicated to the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 18, the Alabama Farmers Federation announced that they were supporting the re-election of US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery). Federation President Jimmy Parnell said, “Representative Roby has been extremely responsive to Federation members, and she understands farmers’ concerns on federal issues. With three terms in Congress, Roby has … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner (R) from Ohio named U.S. Representatives Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery and Mike Rogers (R) from Saks to serve on the conference committee charged with negotiating a final agreement with the Senate on the Farm Bill. Congresswoman Roby said in … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject the farm bill, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (H.R. 1947), by a 195-234 vote. Democrats objected to cuts to the food stamp program and some Republicans thought there were not enough food stamp cuts in the … Continued

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