The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) announced that the organization has promoted Mitt Walker to serve as head of its Governmental and Agricultural Programs Department. Walker has worked for the federation for sixteen years and served as the department’s associate director.
According to the press release, Walker will replace Brian Hardin, who became External Affairs Department director on December 7. Former External Affairs Director Matthew Durdin transitioned to the Organization Department following the retirement of longtime director Mike Tidwell.
Walker thanked the federation and previous director Brian Hardin.
“I am thankful for the opportunity to lead this great team and appreciate the strong foundation left behind by our previous director, Brian Hardin,” said Walker. “This department exists to serve the farmer-members of this organization through promotion of their products, providing educational opportunities, being their voice in Washington, D.C. and ultimately doing everything we can to improve their bottom line.”
Walker, a Troy University graduate, began his career at the federation in June 2005, working as director of the Catfish and Meat Goat and Sheep divisions. Six years later, he was named director of the national legislative programs director. Before joining ALFA worked for the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Federation executive director Paul Pinyan expressed thanks to Walker’s success in helping Alabama farmers.
“I am confident he will continue to help farmers be more successful through the Federation’s commodity divisions, producer-funded checkoffs, affiliated organizations, and representation in Washington, D.C.,” said Pinyan. “We are thankful to have exceptional leaders such as Mitt on the Federation Management Team. They share a passion for serving our members, strengthening agriculture, and improving the quality of life for rural Alabamians.”
Walker and his wife, Brandi, have three children, Olivia, Addi Leigh, and Ford. Mitt and his family live in Montgomery.
