From visiting decision-makers in Washington D.C. to deep-diving into Alabama Farmers Federation dynamics, Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) has transformed the lives of 16 program participants.
A.L.F.A. Leaders Class V culminated its journey during the Federation’s 101st annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 5. The class was announced in December 2019.
Participants, who are 25-45, were trained in agricultural policy, industry leadership and communications. Class V benefited from six intensive, multiday seminars revolving around Federation operations, state and national government, Alabama agriculture and successful leadership.
Federation President Jimmy Parnell hailed the program, which has cultivated local, state and national farm and government leaders.
“We are proud to invest in these young leaders,” Parnell said. “We see the impact A.L.F.A. Leaders and similar programs have had on our organization.
This time and financial investment will pay dividends for decades to come.”
A.L.F.A. Leaders Class V also participated in a capstone project centered around FarmPAC, the Federation’s political action committee focused on state endorsements. They presented a proposal to Federation leaders during the organization’s annual meeting.
The class will experience one last learning opportunity together in January, as they travel to the United Kingdom for an agricultural leadership experience.
