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2025 E.P. Garrett Manager of the Year: James Lynn

News Each year, Alabama Farmers Cooperative presents its highest managerial honor, the E.P. Garrett Manager of the Year Award, to a general manager who exemplifies leadership, performance and dedication to the Co-op. In 2025, that honor belongs to James Lynn, of Altha Farmers Cooperative in Blountstown, Florida. Taking the stage to accept the award at […]

89th Annual Membership Meeting: Built for the Long Run

News In February, Alabama Farmers Cooperative members, leaders and guests came together in Montgomery, Alabama, for the organization’s 89th Annual Membership Meeting. Attendees took a moment to review numbers and decisions, but also reflect on shared progress, recognize the people behind the work and look ahead with confidence. The meeting underscored a truth long understood across […]

Rooted in Tradition, Growing Through Collaboration: How Sirmon Farms and Elberta Farmers Co-op Cultivate Success Together

News For the Sirmon family, farming isn’t just a way of life; it’s a legacy. Joel Sirmon, alongside his siblings, grew up on a dairy farm, where hard work and adaptability were part of the daily rhythm. From an early age, they understood that staying on the land meant being willing to evolve. “For us […]

Co-op Salesman Receives Partner of the Year Award

Blount County Farmers Cooperative outside salesman Mel Wade was honored with the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Partner of the Year Award for his lifelong dedication to agriculture and his tireless efforts to support Alabama farmers.

Growing Leaders: AFC’s Authentic Leadership Program

News At AFC, we believe people are our greatest asset. Alabama Farmers Cooperative Authentic Leadership Program (ALP) is an eight-month program focused on leadership principles, life lessons and creating a lasting legacy. In its second year, ALP expanded to include the Co-op employees, offering new opportunities for improved communication and relationship-building between the AFC Main […]

Co-ops Cultivate Meaningful Life: Community, Committment and Conservation

The spirit of volunteerism runs deep in Clay County, Alabama. It is also deeply rooted in the heart of Clay County Exchange General Manager Jeff Kinder.

From Pasture to Partnership: Cedar Roost Ranch Grows with Heart and Help from Talladega County Exchange

Cedar Roost Ranch owner Whit Lovelady says their success would not be possible without the local Talladega County Exchange, which he recalls visiting since he was a young boy with his grandfather.

AFC’s 88th Annual Membership Meeting: A Solid Foundation

At Alabama Farmers Cooperative’s 88th Annual Membership Meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, President and CEO Rivers Myres took the stage to proudly reflect on the strength, resilience and heart of AFC and its people.

2024 E.P. Garrett Manager of the Year: Keith Griffin

Agriculture is a unique mix of tradition and innovation. It is in that world where leaders like Madison County Cooperative General Manager Keith Griffin shine brightly.

AFC’S 87TH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: CULTIVATING MEANINGFUL LIFE ON AND OFF THE FARM

On every farm, a seed of opportunity is planted.

E.P. GARRETT MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Eric Sanders

From behind the wheel of a spreader truck to General Manager of Blount Farmers Cooperative, the 2023 E.P. Garrett Manager of the Year is a man of few words.

FARM FRESH BEEF

What started with a cookout turned into a new business venture for Paul Thompson and his family.

MEET THE BOARD: JEFF SIMS

Jeff Sims was elected Chairman of Alabama Farmers Cooperative at the 87th Annual Membership Meeting in February 2024.