MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Alabama Foundation For Agriculture is to initiate and finance agricultural education and research projects of county and state interest that have an impact on both the present and the future of Alabama/American agricultural production.

Food, Fiber, Fuel and Education are the four major components of the Foundation’s ongoing theme and it encompasses work of our Alabama Farmers reflecting the primary goal of supporting a viable agricultural industry.  The Foundation works on a county, state and national level while networking with support organizations and individuals to raise funds that support:

• sound, science-based research aimed at immediate needs of U.S. agricultural
producers and
• educational programs and materials about the food, fiber and fuel systems for
nationwide distribution..

The largest base of financial support for the Foundation comes from corporate sponsorship and individual contributions. Other major sources of support are through grants and networking with other groups, civic clubs and agencies within the state.

Given the deceasing farm population and widespread lack of understanding among consumers about the sources of their food, fiber and fuel, agricultural education is vitally important to the future of farming and ranching.

The Foundation’s overall goal is to enhance agricultural education by developing programs and materials for educators, students and consumers about the sources of food, fiber and fuel.  The Foundation makes resource materials available free or at cost for use in programs such as Agriculture In The Classroom.