DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- A Wiregrass native and agricultural student at Auburn University has taken a top ALFA award.

Auburn University senior Ty Torbert placed first at the annual collegiate discussion meet, put on by the young farmers division of the Alabama Farmers Federation.

This competition focused on critical issues facing agriculture today, with discussions on finding mutually beneficial solutions.

Tolbert comes from an extended family of successful agricultural history, both in Dothan and Birmingham.

Upon graduating, he wants to do his part to impact the world of agriculture nationwide.

"The government has a big part to play in helping our farmers, and I think that's where I really come in, because I'm very interested in the policy and the government side of things and how they

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