Preston Roberts’ passion for agriculture and political prowess has been an asset to the Alabama Farmers Federation for the past 11 years.

He’ll continue providing steady leadership and serving farmers as the External Affairs Department assistant director, effective July 7.

Roberts’ ability to build relationships with legislators, stakeholders, and farmers is invaluable, said Federation External Affairs Department Director Brian Hardin.

“Preston understands the importance of our organization’s grassroots policy,” Hardin said. “Whether in the halls of the State House, at county Federation meetings, or on a farm, Preston goes to work every day to help Alabama farmers. He listens to their needs and is a wise steward of the resources God has given him to serve others.”

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The Shelby County native and Auburn University alumnus began his Federation career in 2014 as Area 7 organization director, where he served Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph, and Russell counties. Roberts joined the External Affairs Department as director of agricultural legislation in 2019. Last year, he received his Juris Doctor from Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar.

“Serving the members of the Federation has been the honor of my life,” Roberts said. “It’s a privilege to work every day to improve the lives of the men and women who are the backbone of our society. I look forward to continuing to serve in this new role. I am grateful for the opportunity to assist our team as we continue to build on the Federation’s grassroots success in shaping state policy that supports Alabama’s farmers and rural communities.”

Roberts and his wife, Mandy, are raising children Sam, Ben, and Lucy in Auburn. They attend First Baptist Church of Opelika.

Courtesy of ALFA Farmers