Sirmon Farms Named Farm Of Distinction

The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced that fifth-generation Sirmon Farms of Belforest has won its 2024 Farm of Distinction Award. Joel and Patti Sirmon were recognized during the April 11 Farm-City Awards Program in Auburn. The farm has been in business for generations and transitioned from a dairy farm to growing vegetables in 1990. Now, the Sirmons grow cotton, peanuts, corn and sweet potatoes on their 4,500-acre farm. The business received an engraved sign from the federation and ALFA Insurance; a John Deere Gator from SunSouth, TriGreen and John Deere; a $1,000 gift from the Alabama Farmers Cooperative; and a $1,000 gift from First South Farm Credit. Sirmon Farms will represent Alabama during the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest this fall.