(1935 – 1976) It seemed from the very beginning that Bobby Futral was destined to have an outstanding agricultural career, probably one in the Extension Service. As a youngster growing up on a dairy farm in Tallapoosa County, he took naturally to 4-H and Extension,...
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Elizabeth F. Forney
(1884 – 1973) Elizabeth Forney was a born educator and leader, characteristics which make for excellent Extension workers. She distinguished herself at all three — educator, leader, and Extension agent. It was with great sadness that her family and friends said...
Charles S. Foreman
(1917 – 2004) Charles Steele Foreman, Sr., was born January 26, 1917, to Henry and Ada Ash Foreman in the Oak Grove Community, Hale County, near Gallion, Alabama. Charles Foreman graduated from the Hale County Training School as class valedictorian in 1937, earned a...
Joel C. Ford
(1882 – 1956) Born on March 5, 1882, Joel C. Ford (known as “J.C.” to his coworkers) was one of Alabama Extension’s first County Agents. His devotion spanned thirty-two years, beginning in 1914 when he served as an agent for Macon County and concluding in 1951 with...
James E. Fields
(1923 – 1981) Born James Edward Fields on August 23, 1923, he grew up in Morgan County. From his hometown of Danville, he left to attend Auburn University, where he earned a B.S. degree in 1948. James joined Extension Service as an assistant county agent for 4-H and...
Benjamin B. Fields
(1925 – 2009) Benjamin Belton Fields was born in Washington County, Alabama, on October 23, 1925. “B.B.,” as he was often called, began his Extension career as an Assistant County Agent in Lawrence County in 1954. In 1956, he transferred to Hale County for five years...