“We realized we needed to recognize and thank the researchers and Extension personnel who were going above and beyond in making a real, practical difference on the farm from the members’ standpoint,” Hardin explained.

Dr. Brenda Ortiz, professor and Extension specialist in Auburn University's Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Department, received the 2020 Rittenour Award for Excellence in Production Agriculture & Forestry Research. She was nominated by Jim Lewey.
Named after Alfa’s first president, Charles Rittenour, the Rittenour Award for Excellence in Production Agriculture & Forestry Research recognizes AU faculty or Extension staff for creative and original research. The winner receives up to $10,000 in program support, which can fund graduate students or research operations.
The Duncan Award for Excellence in Production Agriculture & Forestry Extension honors Extension staff developing or implementing solutions for stakeholder-identified problems. The winner receives up to $5,000 for programming costs. The award is named after Luther Duncan, the first director of Alabama Extension.
Award candidates are nominated by Alfa farming families who directly benefited from the candidates’ work.
“This award truly comes from the members. We want to hear from the members how the person they’re nominating has impacted them,” Hardin said.
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