Marshall County Farmers Federation

10/01/2026

Sincerest THANKS to our generous 2026 4-H Chick Chain Sponsors!

DIAMOND SPONSORS
💎 Marshall County Farmers Federation
💎 Marshall County Soil @ Water Conservation District
💎 PRN Solutions
💎 Pilgrims

PLATINUM SPONSORS
🟣 C & M Farm Supply
🟣 Walls Farm And Machinery LLC, Landscaping & Excavating
🟣 North Alabama Poultry & Egg Association
🟣 Mary Nell Smalley
🟣 Tim Parker

GOLD SPONSORS
🪙 North Alabama Co-op
🪙 Morgan City Farm Supply
🪙 Kilpatrick Pharmacy
🪙 Jones Discount Pharmacy
🪙 Myra Walden
🪙 Judge Mitch Floyd
🪙 Arab Primary/Ms. Steeles SPED Class

SILVER SPONSORS
🔘 Fleming & Fleming Farms
🔘 Protz Chiropractic
🔘 Linda Wagner
🔘 Betsy Hart
🔘 Dena Cutshall
🔘 Cody Loftis
🔘 Neal Johnson
🔘 Jennifer Roden

BRONZE SPONSORS
🏆 Changes HairSalon
🏆 Amy Turner
🏆 Sam Casey
🏆 Johnny Hart
🏆 Teresa Robinson
🏆 Heather Collins
🏆 Jimmy & Trish Tanner

09/24/2026

Governor Kay Ivey today halted enforcement on off-road diesel fuel for 120 days, providing much-needed relief for Alabama farmers and timber haulers.
Federation leadership appreciates Ivey and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Hal Taylor easing restrictions on dyed fuel during harvest season.
“Record-high diesel fuel is putting a strain on Alabama’s agricultural and forestry industries at a time when production costs are already high and commodity and timber prices are low," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "This flexibility is welcomed help during our members’ time of need.”
Ivey also instructed the Alabama Department of Revenue to request penalty relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
“As we are in the beginning of peak harvest season in Alabama, I am committed to doing what we can to support our state’s farmers and their families,” said Ivey. “When we can responsibly provide relief, I am all for it, and this is a measured, doable and commonsense action to help out Alabama’s agricultural and timber communities.”

Governor Kay Ivey today halted enforcement on off-road diesel fuel for 120 days, providing much-needed relief for Alabama farmers and timber haulers.

Federation leadership appreciates Ivey and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Hal Taylor easing restrictions on dyed fuel during harvest season.

“Record-high diesel fuel is putting a strain on Alabama’s agricultural and forestry industries at a time when production costs are already high and commodity and timber prices are low," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "This flexibility is welcomed help during our members’ time of need.”

Ivey also instructed the Alabama Department of Revenue to request penalty relief from the Internal Revenue Service.

“As we are in the beginning of peak harvest season in Alabama, I am committed to doing what we can to support our state’s farmers and their families,” said Ivey. “When we can responsibly provide relief, I am all for it, and this is a measured, doable and commonsense action to help out Alabama’s agricultural and timber communities.”

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09/13/2026

Join us for our annual Farm-City Tour on October 1st

Please JOIN US on October 1st for our Annual Farm-City Tour Day!Visiting Morgan Farms with Dixie Ag Solutions LLC and Mitchell Grocery Corp.
📍Bus will leave from 11655 US Hwy 431 S Guntersville (Belk Parking Lot)
🕛 Bus leaves at 8:30. Will return to Belk at 2:00 pm
✔️ Register at: www.aces.edu/go/marshallfarmcity or call the Extension Office at: (256) 582-2009

Transportation and Lunch WILL be provided.

09/13/2026

Temple Grandin will be presenting in Huntsville on October 9th

Temple Grandin is coming to Huntsville Friday, October 9th! Grab your tickets now! You don't want to miss this opportunity

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09/01/2026

Join the Extension Office at MC Cattlemen's Association on October 8th for a Pasture W**d ID and Management program (supper provided)

📅 Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
🕛 6:00 pm
🍽️ Dinner will be served
📍 ALFA Farmers (1333 Blount Ave. Guntersville, AL)
🖋️ Register at: www.aces.edu/go/marshallfallbeef or call the Extension office at (256) 582-2009

🐂Please join us for our Fall Cattlemen's Educational Meeting!🐂

📅 Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
🕛 6:00 pm
🍽️ Dinner will be served
📍 ALFA Farmers (1333 Blount Ave. Guntersville, AL)
🖋️ Register at: www.aces.edu/go/marshallfallbeef or call the Extension office at (256) 582-2009

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Thacker for being named first runner-up in the 2026 statewide Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture contest.

Kaitlyn Thacker of Marshall County was named first runner-up in the statewide Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture contest held during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference in Mobile Aug. 8.

The Excellence in Agriculture competition allows participants to showcase agriculture’s role in their lives and present solutions to major industry hurdles. Thacker received a Turtlebox speaker from the Federation.

From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell, Thacker and Federation Young Farmers Division Director Hunter McBrayer.

04/10/2026

The Marshall County Farm-City Committee was honored for the Best Media Coverage and Proclamation for larger population counties during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon in Auburn April 9. Marshall County received cash prizes from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) for their work, which centered around the theme Grow Alabama. Throughout 2025, multiple articles appeared in county newspapers, including a six-page special section highlighting Farm-City in the Advertiser Gleam. The Marshall County Commission declared Farm-City Week countywide, and leaders from four cities and towns had proclamation signings. From left are Alabama Farm-City Committee Chair Jeff Helms, Marshall County Farm-City Committee Chair Kristen Roberson and AFAF board member Mahlon Richburg.

03/17/2026

Homesteading Conference coming up April 18th hosted by Marshall, Jackson & DeKalb Counties

🌱 Ready to grow your homesteading skills? Join us for a workshop featuring tracks in horticulture, animal sciences, and food safety & nutrition—perfect for anyone looking to live more sustainably and confidently.
🎨 Bringing the kids? We’ve got dedicated youth activities, including rabbit and poultry sessions, plus creative art lessons to keep young homesteaders inspired.

Come learn, connect, and cultivate new skills with a community that loves to grow at the 2026 Homesteading on Sand Mountain Workshop, hosted by DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall County Extension Offices.

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 (& 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱!)
📅 𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 18𝘵𝘩, 2026
📍Northeast Alabama Community College (Math, Science & Tech. Building)
138 AL Hwy 35 Rainsville, AL 35986
🕛 Sign in at 8:30 am, Program begins at 9:00 am
✔️ Register at: www.aces.edu/go/sandmtnhomestead or call your local Extension office by April 18th to secure your lunch.

03/11/2026

Thank you to ALFA President, Jimmy Parnell and Commodity Director, Carla Hornady for visiting from the home office to share updates with Marshall and Jackson County Federation members. In unknown times, our futures are still bright with the next generations coming along side us!

11/25/2025

(Courtesy: Marshall Co. Schools) (Courtesy: Marshall Co. Schools) MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — In an exciting development for local education, two schools have a reason to be thankful ahead of th…