The Alabama Farmers Federation's political action committee, Alabama Farm PAC, endorsed candidates for the Alabama State Board of Education.

County leaders of the state's largest agricultural organization have pledged support to incumbents Jackie Zeigler (R-Mobile) in the 1st District and Tonya Smith Chestnut (D-Selma) in the 5th District. Kelly Mooney, R-Indian Springs, won support in District 3. Meanwhile, Allen Long (R-Florence) was endorsed in the 7th District.

Federation President Jimmy Parnell said electing strong leadership to the State Board of Education is essential to Alabama's future.

“We have no greater responsibility than to educate our children and prepare them to be productive citizens,” Parnell said. “The Federation is committed to helping young people develop the knowledge, skills and character necessary for successful careers, which in turn benefits their families, communities and economies. The candidates recommended by county leaders to the State Board of Education have the background and dedication to helping children prepare for the future. We will work with the State Board of Education to We are committed to improving outcomes for our students, our schools, and our state.”

State Board of Education approval

Jackie Zeigler, R-Mobile
District 1
Baldwin, Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia and parts of Mobile counties

Kelly Mooney, Republican, Indian Springs
district 3
Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Elmore, and Shelby counties, as well as parts of Jefferson, Montgomery, and Talladega counties.

Tonya Smith Chesnutt, D-Selma
District 5
Autauga, Bullock, Choctaw, Clark, Dallas, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington, Wilcox, and parts of Mobile and Montgomery Counties

Allen Long, Republican Florence
district 7
Colbert, Fayette, Franklin, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion, Morgan, Walker, Winston, and parts of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties

The Federation and Alpha Insurance have a long history of supporting educational excellence, investing more than $200,000 annually in college scholarships. Provide the use of a car to Alabama's Teacher of the Year. Offer car insurance discounts to teachers. Sponsor scores for 4-H and FFA contests. Supports career and technical education at the local and state level.