What the Annual Meeting Is
The Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting is the statewide gathering where the farmer-led organization elects leaders, hears reports, recognizes members and counties, and sets its direction. The 2026 meeting is on the calendar for December 6-7 in Montgomery. The most recent meeting, the 104th, was held December 7-8, 2025, at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery under the theme "Fighting for Farmers."
Who Attends
More than 1,300 farmers attended the 2025 meeting, with delegates from all 67 counties. Alabama FarmPAC-endorsed candidates met with farmers in the hotel hallways.
What Happens: The Program
- Business sessions: leaders are selected for the state board, the State Women's Leadership Committee, the State Young Farmers Committee and the commodity committees.
- Keynote: in 2025 commentator Tomi Lahren urged attendees to engage in politics before the midterm elections. Federation President Jimmy Parnell gave remarks, praised the keynote speaker and encouraged the Young Farmers in the room.
- Annual reports: videos from the Federation and Alfa Insurance covered federal farm assistance, growth of Alfa's independent exclusive agent program and the launch of Alfa Health Plans.
- Tribute breakfast: the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) honors leaders who died in the past year. A silent auction in 2025 raised $11,750 for AFAF's agricultural education work.
- Banquet and awards: sessions and the banquet are held at the host hotel.
Awards Presented in 2025
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Service to Agriculture | Jake Harper, retiring Southwest Area Vice President (Wilcox County) |
| Senior Leader | Dennis Maze (Blount), David Herring (Franklin), LD Fitzpatrick (Montgomery) |
| Individual Leader | Matt Webb and Scott Woodall (Jackson), Jimmy Green (Macon), Dr. David Evans (St. Clair) |
| Outstanding Young Farm Family | Drew Wendland, Autauga County |
| Local Farmers Federations | 42 county federations honored for 2025 programming and advocacy |
Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. David Faulkner were recognized for their work on Alfa Health Plans legislation. The State Women's Leadership Committee also collected pop tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Where
Montgomery, Alabama. The 2025 sessions and banquet were at the Renaissance Hotel.
Questions
When is the 2026 meeting?
December 6-7, 2026, in Montgomery.
What gets decided there?
Members choose state board members and members of the Women's Leadership, Young Farmers and commodity committees.
How big is it?
The 2025 meeting drew more than 1,300 farmers from all 67 counties.
Is there a way to support farm education there?
Yes. The AFAF tribute breakfast silent auction raised $11,750 in 2025 for agricultural education.
Official Links
- Federation Marks Banner Year at 104th Annual Meeting: 2025 program and awards
- Alabama Farmers Federation events calendar
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week
Southeastern Livestock Exposition rodeo and livestock week at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, posted on the Bama Beef calendar for March 19-21, 2027.
- SLE Youth Livestock Judging Contest
Youth livestock judging contest tied to the Southeastern Livestock Exposition in Montgomery. Held each year; the most recent date was March 11, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Youth Livestock Judging Contest at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition
Held each year in Montgomery during the Southeastern Livestock Exposition; the most recent date was March 11, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Alabama 4-H Horse Communication and Creative Arts Contests
Held each year in Montgomery for Alabama 4-H horse project members; the most recent date was March 14, 2026.
- Junior Livestock Expo
Youth beef, dairy and swine exhibitors compete at Garrett Coliseum and Teague Arena in Montgomery alongside the Southeastern Livestock Exposition. Held each year; the most recent dates were March 16-18, 2026.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.