Local farmer selected for A.L.F.A. Leaders Program
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CHAMBERS COUNTY — Charlie Langley, a cattle farmer and logger in Chambers County, was selected to participate in Class VII of Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) following a strenuous application and interview process.
Langley is one of 14 participants who will become part of a distinguished network of Alabama Farmers Federation leaders whose involvement and personal growth advanced through the prestigious leadership experience.
Sponsored by the Federation, A.L.F.A. Leaders creates an intensive learning experience by focusing on personal development, political involvement, effective communication and understanding of grassroots leadership.
“Being a part of the A.L.F.A. Leaders program will help me advocate for our community, region and state,” Langley said. “I also hope to encourage young farmers to see the positive side in agriculture. Even in bad days, positive attitudes and good leadership can turn a commodity around.”
Program graduates have gone on to become county presidents, board members, legislators and other leaders at the local, state and national level. More than 300 difference makers have graduated from A.L.F.A. Leaders and its predecessor, the Alabama Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Development Program.
“A.L.F.A. Leaders is Alabama’s premier ag leadership initiative,” said Federation Ag Leadership Programs Director Hunter McBrayer, who is a Class IV graduate. “It is refining leadership and creating better advocates for agriculture across local communities, Alabama and our country. A.L.F.A. Leaders changes lives.”
The program begins in September and will conclude with a capstone project presentation and graduation at the 2028 Farm & Land Conference.
Participants were chosen by an independent selection committee comprised of former class members and stakeholders with a deep-rooted commitment to agricultural leadership development.
Selection is based on community involvement, personal ability and character. The program is designed for agricultural leaders ages 25 to 45.
