Who is AFVGA?
The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) aims to promote, advance, and protect the growing, harvesting and marketing of fruits and vegetables. Our strategic goals are to:
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Support family farms and local food systems through education and support services.
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Participate in specialty crop policy and advocacy in the state/region/nation.
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Enhance marketing and promotion of Alabama specialty crops.
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Build collaboration across industry and regional groups.
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Create public value to keep the organization relevant in future.
MEET
THE
BOARD
The AFVGA Board of directors consists of ten directors, eleven if the past president chooses to participate, and are elected by the membership at the annual general business meeting.
Taylor Hatchett (President)
Boozer Farms, Chilton County
Craig Goolsby (Vice President)
Silverhill Satsuma, Baldwin County
Julia McLeod (Secretary/Treasurer)
McLeod Family Farms, Cleburne County
Dr. Arlie Powell (Past President)
Petals of the Past, Chilton County
Beth Hornsby
Hornsby Farms, Lee County
Destiny Allman-Gladden
Allman Farms & Orchards, Blount County
Jimmy Ferguson
Ferguson Farms LLC, Washington County
Chad Smith
Smith Tomato LLC, St. Clair County
Pete Baker
Four Mile Farms Produce, Talladega County
Larry LouAllen
LouAllen Farm, Lawrence County
Kent Isom
Isom Orchard, Limestone County
Blake Thaxton (Executive Director)
Chip East (Educational Advisor)
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