Bill
SJR 82
The bill solely honors IFDC for 50 years of global agricultural development, recognizing its impact on soil health and smallholder training without any legal or financial changes.
SJR 82 is a ceremonial joint resolution passed by the Alabama Legislature formally commending the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) of Muscle Shoals on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The resolution recognizes IFDC’s contributions to global agricultural sustainability, soil health, and smallholder farmer training since its founding in 1974. The measure is non‑legislative and symbolic.
The resolution:
- Notes IFDC was founded in 1974 in response to a global food crisis (when roughly 500 million people lacked sufficient food) following policy calls to increase agricultural production.
- Recites IFDC’s initial support from Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the donation of land by the Tennessee Valley Authority in Muscle Shoals.
- Describes IFDC’s expansion to offices in Africa, Asia, and Europe and work in nearly 100 countries.
- States IFDC has trained “millions” of smallholder farmers in sustainable soil practices, operates Alabama pilot plant and research labs, and employs over 500 people worldwide (about 60 in Alabama).
- Commends IFDC’s contributions and expresses congratulations and best wishes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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