Baldwin County native and fifth-generation farmer Christina Woerner McInnis has announced her candidacy for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.
“I love farming and agriculture, but this is so much more than that,” McInnis said in her campaign announcement video.
“I’m an entrepreneur. I’m a businesswoman. I’m raising four children, and I’m happily married, but I’ve been called to step up and serve, and this is about getting the job done.”
McInnis has built a career focused on soil health and agricultural sustainability. In 2019, she founded AgriTech Corp and developed SoilKit, a soil testing tool for farmers, landscapers, and homeowners. Her impact on rural economic growth earned her Alabama Rural-Owned Small Business of the Year in 2023. In addition to her business leadership, McInnis has served as a Commissioner for the City of Orange Beach. She credits her family’s legacy—especially the women in her life—for shaping her work ethic and commitment to agriculture.
“My grandma, Lily Woerner, was a remarkable and strong woman,” McInnis shared. “She realized there was a disconnect between the farm and the consumer… Her one decision to move the farm product to the customer, opening our first-ever family garden center, revolutionized our family business.
McInnis says the 2026 election will be pivotal for the future of Alabama agriculture.
“This election is going to shape the next decade. It is important that we stand firm in our principles and our values,” she said. “We cannot afford to lose what makes Alabama great. I am going to fight for our farms, our food supply, and our future.”
According to her campaign website, McInnis’s priorities focus on strengthening Alabama’s agricultural industry. She plans to support farmers and ranchers by protecting family farms and promoting rural economic growth. She also aims to expand access to technology and research that improve soil health, crop yields, and sustainability.
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McInnis wants to create more market opportunities for Alabama-grown products through partnerships and value-added processing. Additionally, she seeks to cut red tape for agribusinesses, increase access to capital, and build a strong workforce for the state’s agricultural future.
She also noted the importance of supporting Alabama’s ports, manufacturers, and supply chains to improve trade, processing, and distribution of locally grown and made products.
“My goal as Commissioner is simple: protect and promote Alabama agriculture,” McInnis said. “That means expanding market opportunities for our farmers, investing in agricultural technology, strengthening our ports and supply chains, and ensuring our policies support—not hinder—those who feed and fuel our state.”
The Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries leads the state’s Department of Agriculture, overseeing policies that support and regulate Alabama’s farming and industrial sectors. The next election is set for Nov. 3, 2026.
Grace Heim is a state and political reporter for Yellowhammer News. You can follow her on X @graceeheim or email her at [email protected].
