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Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc. Overview

Address

121 Somerville Rd. Se Decatur, 
AL 35601 United States
Phone: 256-353-6843
Fax:256-350-1770

Company Description

Alabama Farmers Cooperative (AFC) provides farmers in the Yellowhammer state a range of agricultural supplies and services. The coop's offerings include animal feed, crop fertilizer, and home-gardening items, such as seed and hand tools, as well as grain storage. AFC comprises 37 member associations, including some 90 retail locations. Expanding through joint ventures, it boasts the largest farmer-owned agriculture business in the southeastern US. AFC owns Bonnie Plants, one of the biggest suppliers of vegetable and herb plants for the home gardener, and BioLogic, a manufacturer of forage products for wild game. AFC also operates SouthFresh Farms, a catfish fish farm that supplies the foodservice industry.

Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

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    • Company Description

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    • Industry Information

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    • Biographies

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    • Company History

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    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

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    Overview

    The US aquaculture industry includes about 6,400 farms with combined annual revenue of more than $1 billion. No major companies dominate the industry, which is fragmented.

    SIC: 0273

    NAICS: 112519, 112512, 112511

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How have fish imports impacted the company's business?

    Farmed fish imports, a major competitor of the US aquaculture industry, have doubled in value over the past decade. The top five suppliers, Canada, Chile, Norway, the Faroe Islands, and the UK, account for about 95 percent of all US fish imports. US...

     

    How does the company manage fish feed costs?

    Feed is the primary cost associated with aquaculture. Most fish require daily feed of 1 to 6 percent of total body weight. By harvest, a catfish will eat double its weight in feed. The booming aquaculture market in China has led to increased demand...

     

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    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

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    • Quarterly Industry Update
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    • Website and Media Links
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      • Business Challenges

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      • Executive Insight

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      Overview

      The US farm support services industry includes about 8,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $13 billion. No major companies dominate the industry, which is highly fragmented.

      SIC: 0711, 0722, 0723, 0724, 0751, 0761, 0762

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company forecast demand for its services?

      By definition, farm support services depend heavily on the success of crop and livestock farms. Rising input and labor costs may actually help some service providers, as it may make sense for a farm to outsource certain labor- or capital-intensive...

       

      How seasonal are the company's hiring needs and cash flow?

      Many farm services depend on a few critical weeks (planting and post-harvest) for the majority of profits. Employment levels can swing considerably depending on food demand, farm worker wages, and growing conditions. Because of the highly seasonal...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
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      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

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          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

        The US animal production industry includes more than 1 million farms with combined annual revenue of about $160 billion. Major companies include Dairy Farmers of America, Dean Foods, Pilgrim's Pride, Smithfield Foods, and US Premium Beef. Hog farming, poultry and egg production, and dairy operations are concentrated industries: the top 20 percent of companies in each of these three industries account for about 75 percent of revenue. Cattle ranching and feedlot operations are highly concentrated: the top 10 percent of companies account for about 75 percent of revenue.

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the farm manage swings in prices for its products?

        Livestock market prices can fluctuate considerably monthly and yearly. Futures prices for hogs, cattle and chicken can vary 10 to 20 percent or more in 12 months. Prices can change rapidly for corn and soybeans, major feed grains for cattle, chickens,...

         

        How have feedlot operator and meatpacker consolidation affected the farm?

        Consolidation in feedlot and meatpacking industries often means fewer buyers for animals, with only two or three bidders at many animal auctions. The top five companies in beef packing, pork packing, and chicken processing dominate US meat production.

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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