A Legacy Of Learning And Leadership
State Young Farmers Committee Chairman Mitchell Henry and his wife, Rebecca, raise stocker cattle in Moulton.
By Jeff Helms hallmark of successful leaders is A their desire to learn. For Mitchell Henry, a commitment to personal
growth propelled the Lawrence County cattleman into leadership. It’s also his vision as newly elected chair of the Alabama Farmers Federation State Young Farmers Committee. “This is an excellent opportunity to learn and to understand more about how the organization works,” said Henry, 27, who will serve a one-year, ex-officio term on the Federation’s state board. “My goal is to encourage other young farmers to be involved and learn as much as they can.” Henry said the Federation’s Young Farmers Conference next month in Gulf Shores will include quality educational sessions on topics such as farm finances, labor, estate planning and precision agriculture. State committee meetings also are being enhanced through networking opportunities with legislators and others. Young Farmers Program competitive events, however, first attracted Henry to the Federation. “I wanted to be part of an organization that stood up for farmers,” said Henry, who competed in the Collegiate Discussion Meet while at Auburn University. “It gave me a chance to meet people of the same mindset. Being part of a community of people with the same issues and problems was very beneficial as a young farmer.” Henry has since competed multiple
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