From: Marlee Jackson
Publications Director Alabama Farmers Federation
The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed Autauga County native Madison Thrailkill as a summer intern May 19. Thrailkill, 21, will work in the Department of Organization.
Thrailkill is set to help with Young Farmers Division programming; Ag in the Classroom Summer Institute; Women’s Division events at the Farm & Land Conference; and agricultural literacy projects, such as Ag Mags and a Careers in Ag brochure.
Thrailkill is a rising senior at Auburn University (AU) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and economics with a double minor in agricultural leadership and poultry science. She is a member of several on-campus organizations, is incoming vice president of AU’s Agribusiness Club and works for the AU Agricultural Advancement Department.
A native of Autaugaville, Thrailkill grew up on her family’s farm where she showed cattle.
She is familiar with the state’s largest farm organization, having interned with its Alfa Insurance affiliate last summer. She is also a Federation scholarship recipient and is the daughter of Autauga County Farmers Federation board member John Thrailkill.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow and be a part of an organization that invests so much into students and Alabama agriculture,” Thrailkill said. “From scholarships to internships, the Federation has given me so much, and being here allows me to give back.”
Department of Organization Director Matthew Durdin said Thrailkill is an excellent addition to their team.
“It is hard to find someone with the drive and love for agriculture Madison has,” Durdin said. “Madison is the perfect fit for this internship, and we look forward to seeing what she will do for this organization.”
