Addie McCluskey

Elmore Autauga News

The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce and local leaders kicked off Farm City Week on Nov. 19, 2025, at Powell Farm, recognizing the vital role agriculture plays in Autauga County.

Agriculture, forestry, and related industries generate an estimated $915 million in annual economic impact and support more than 7,300 local jobs. Highlighting that importance, District 2 Autauga County Commissioner John Thrailkill presented the first proclamation declaring Nov. 21–27 as Farm City Week.

“There’s nothing that a farmer doesn’t touch,” Thrailkill said. “We tend to take that for granted, so take a moment this week to talk to a farmer and learn a little more about what they do.”

Additional proclamations were presented by Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie, Pine Level Mayor Zachary Bigley, and Billingsley Mayor David Hanson, each recognizing the deep ties between local communities and the agricultural industry.

Farm City Week festivities continue on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the annual Farm City Banquet, where the Prattville Chamber will honor the Business Leader of the Year, Farmer of the Year, and student winners of the Farm City Week poster, essay, and video contests.

For more information, visit https://online.prattvillechamber.com/events/details.