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Autauga County adopts resolution honoring Wendland family as national Top Young Farm Family

Autauga County Commission · January 20, 2026

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Summary

The commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-9 on Jan. 20 recognizing Drew and Lauren Wendland and their family after their selection as the American Farm Bureau Federation's Top Young Farm Family.

The Autauga County Commission adopted Resolution 2026-9 on Jan. 20 to honor Drew and Lauren Wendland and their family after the American Farm Bureau Federation named them the nation's Top Young Farm Family on Jan. 12, 2026.

The resolution, adopted by unanimous vote, highlights the Wendlands' multi-generational farming operations — including row crops, cattle, hay, timber, a fertilizer business and custom work — and notes Drew Wendland's role as crop production manager for Autauga Farming Company. It also records Lauren Wendland's work as a nurse practitioner and her contributions to the family farm.

The resolution traces Drew Wendland's agricultural lineage, references prior recognition from the Alabama Farmers Federation, and commends the family's service to local agricultural organizations and committees. The commission offered the resolution as a formal expression of gratitude and celebration of the family's achievement.