Hale County farmer Rejeana Gvillo, right, graduated from the elite Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) program Aug. 16 during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gvillo is a commodity analyst whose family operates a hay farm. Sponsored by the Federation, A.L.F.A. Leaders’ 18 participants received training in agricultural policy, industry leadership, effective communication and organizational involvement during six institutes that included state and national legislative trips. An international experience to Brazil concluded the two-year program. Members of Class VI included farmers, Extension agents and industry specialists, who were chosen based on a written application and interview. Participants were 25-45 years old. Gvillo is pictured with Federation President Jimmy Parnell.
