Matthew Durdin has extensive experience in agricultural and external affairs, currently serving as the Director of the Department of External Affairs and previously as the Director of State Legislative Programs at the Alabama Farmers Federation since February 2000. Prior to this role, Matthew worked as a Territory Manager at AGCO Corporation from March 1997 to February 2000. Matthew holds a degree in Agricultural Economics from Auburn University, obtained between 1994 and 1997, and an Associate of Science in Ceramic Arts from Jefferson Davis Community College, completed from 1991 to 1994.