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Albertville, Providence farmers markets join in celebrating Sweet Grown Alabama Day

MONTGOMERY - A pair of area farmers markets joined others from across the state to celebrate locally grown products on Sweet Grown Alabama Day....

Aw, shucks! Annual Madison County Farmer’s Market Corn Festival ready to pop

HUNTSVILLE -- When it comes to supporting local farmers, this month, the Madison County Farmer's Market is all ears. Ears of corn, that is. Visit the...

Tuberville reintroduces legislation to bolster Alabama’s ag community

WASHINGTON – To improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced two pieces of legislation Wednesday -...

Kat Greene: The heart behind the Athens Farmers Market

ATHENS -- From managing logistics to cultivating community, Kat Greene wears many hats as the longtime market manager of the Athens Farmers Market. She is...

Seeing red: Morgan County Decatur Farmers Market hosting inaugural Tomato Festival

DECATUR – You say "to-MAY-to" and I say "to-MAH-to." But, no matter how you pronounce it, be sure to head to the Morgan County Decatur...

Britt, colleagues introduce legislation to support American cotton and its products

WASHINGTON – Supporting the importance of cotton to the region's economy, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduced legislation to support products made with American-grown cotton. Britt...

Wayne-Sanderson Farms creates retirement savings program for farmers

OAKWOOD, Ga. -- To help create a retirement opportunity for its "farm partners," Wayne-Sanderson Farms is joining with Vestwell to launch a retirement savings program. The...

HudsonAlpha, gener8tor welcome AgTech startups to HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator

HUNTSVILLE –  With a focus on sustainable farming practices and cutting-edge agtech solutions, the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator powered by gener8tor will support companies that are...

Lawrence County High’s Isabel Arriaga wins Alabama Farm-City video award

AUBURN -- Isabel Arriaga's video about Lawrence County farmers working to feed and clothe everyone in the area "and beyond" was the winner in...

Strong legislation would study viability of growing winter canola in North Alabama

WASHINGTON — To help provide a more robust market for area farmers and, in effect, boosting rural communities, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong introduced legislation...