Longtime Alabama Extension Agent Tommy Brown, right, received the Cultivator Award Dec. 4, thanks to decades of work improving cattle genetics and encouraging livestock showmen. The Alabama Farmers Federation award recognizes leaders for cultivating relationships that impact farmers, decision-makers and rural Alabama. Brown, who lives in Chilton County, is pictured with Federation President Jimmy Parnell during the organization’s 102nd annual meeting in Montgomery.
Longtime Alabama Extension Agent Tommy Brown, right, received the Cultivator Award Dec. 4, thanks to decades of work improving cattle genetics and encouraging livestock showmen. The Alabama Farmers Federation award recognizes leaders for cultivating relationships that impact farmers, decision-makers and rural Alabama. Brown, who lives in Chilton County, is pictured with Federation President Jimmy Parnell during the organization’s 102nd annual meeting in Montgomery.
Tommy Brown has a penchant for helping people. A retired Alabama Extension agent, Brown spent decades cultivating community, investing in youth and improving farmers’ bottom lines.
For that and more, Brown, a Tallapoosa County native, received the Alabama Farmers Federation Cultivator Award on Dec. 4 during the organization’s annual meeting in Montgomery. The award honors leaders who foster relationships to benefit farmers, members and rural communities, said Federation President and Chilton County cattle producer Jimmy Parnell.
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 20 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. For the
Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and
freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and
possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 20 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. For the
Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and
freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and
possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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