Young Farmer competes in state contest

Federation President Jimmy Parnell congratulates Franklin County’s Caleb Beason, of Russellville, for competing in the Young Farmers Discussion Meet contest Aug. 7. He was one of 13 contestants in the meet, which simulates a committee meeting where participants discuss solutions to agricultural issues. The Young Farmers contest, for ages 18-35, was held during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Expo in Montgomery.