Auburn in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Auburn University and the Alabama Farmers Federation
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2022
1. Auburn University and the Alabama Farmers Federation Marker
On January 31, 1921, farmers gathered on the campus of Alabama
Polytechnic Institute (API), now Auburn University, to form the
Alabama Farm Bureau, now known as the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Former Alabama Extension Service Director Luther Duncan, who later
became API president, encouraged farmers to organize as a unified force in
public policy and to support agricultural education, research, and outreach.
Extension agents promoted Farm Bureau membership throughout Alabama.
By 1925, Farm Bureau groups were established in all 67 counties.
Farm Bureau played a pivotal role in development of farm programs,
cooperative marketing, rural electrification, and strengthening the
land-grant university system. In 1946, Alabama Farm Bureau formed what
is known today as Alfa Insurance to provide coverage for rural residents.
The organization changed its name in 1987. The Federation has emerged
as the preeminent voice for farmers and rural Alabama in advocacy,
communication, public policy, leadership development, commodity
promotion, agricultural education, and research. In 2021, the Alabama
Farmers Federation celebrated its centennial and 
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2022
2. Auburn University and the Alabama Farmers Federation Marker at the Red Barn.
this page online
Erected 2021 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 1921.
Location. 32° 35.658′ N, 85° 29.452′ W. Marker is in Auburn, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker is on Donahue Drive, 0.3 miles south of West Samford Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located in the Agricultural Heritage Park at Auburn University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 S Donahue Dr, Auburn AL 36832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Rotation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Founders' Oak (approx. half a mile away); Advancing American Art Collection (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Cullars Rotation / The Alvis Field and Cotton Rust (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cary Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Max Adams Morris / Max Adams Morris Drill Field (approx. 0.7 miles away); Desegregation at Auburn (approx. 0.8 miles away); Auburn University (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2022
3. Auburn University and the Alabama Farmers Federation Marker
Second marker can be seen in foreground.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2022
4. Related marker near this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
