SJR94 Summary

• Commends Andy and Dawn Wendland and recognizes Autauga Farming Company for being named the 2011 Alabama Farm of Distinction at the annual Farm-City Awards Program in Birmingham, Alabama on April 11, 2011

• Autauga Farming Company operates a diversified row crop and cattle operation in Autaugaville with approximately 2,500 acres of cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat, as well as approximately 750 beef cows

• The Wendlands were founding members of Autauga Quality Cotton Association, which has grown to become one of the nation's leading cotton marketing cooperatives serving 2,000 producers in nine states

• Andy Wendland is the third generation to operate the 100-year-old family farm in Autauga County and serves as a leader in the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alabama Cattlemen's Association

• Winners of the Farm of Distinction award will receive a cash award, other prizes, and an expense-paid trip to compete in the Swisher Sweets Sunbelt Agricultural Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Contest in Moultrie, Georgia, October 18-20, 2011