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 program, designed specifically for the […]

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 tackling some of the most pressing […]

AUBURN — Isabel Arriaga’s video about Lawrence County farmers working to feed and clothe everyone in the area “and beyond” was the winner in this year’s Alabama Farm-City Ninth-12th Grade […]

WASHINGTON — To help provide a more robust market for area farmers and, in effect, boosting rural communities, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong introduced legislation today urging a study on growing […]

WASHINGTON – A pair of Alabama’s congressional representatives are combining to help farmers in the state and provide another option for health-conscious seniors. Through their bipartisan, bicameral Farmers’ Market Expansion […]

WARRIOR — A landmark farm on Interstate 65 will have a new life as the Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm. The Agriculture Exhibition Center Corp. today finalized the purchase […]

WASHINGTON — As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent last week in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Market at MidCity, a vibrant weekly event showcasing local farmers, bakers, and artisans, is returning next weekend for its seventh season, the Apollo Coalition and MidCity District […]

WASHINGTON – Recognizing the adverse impact of foreign shrimp and agriculture products dumped on American – and Alabama – markets, Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sen. Bill Cassidy in re-introducing the […]

WASHINGTON — Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act. The legislation would prohibit […]

GULF SHORES — Bigger at the beach was the overarching theme of the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association annual conference last week. It was also the motivation behind increasing […]

WASHINGTON – In the wake of a bird flu outbreak that has killed millions of chickens nationwide and more than 100,000 in Alabama, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sens. Roger […]

MONTGOMERY — Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to Alabama’s economy to the tune of $77.3 […]

MONTGOMERY — Thanks to public and private financial support, the annual membership fee for Sweet Grown Alabama is a flat $100, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program announced. Sweet Grown […]

MONTGOMERY — Morgan County farmer Mark Byrd was elected the Alabama Farmers Federation North Area vice president during last week’s federation meeting. Byrd, a poultry and row crop farmer, won […]

TUSCALOOSA — The history of the chili pepper is in some ways the history of humanity in the Americas, says Dr. Katherine Chiou, an assistant professor in the Department of […]

HUNTSVILLE — A team of scientists with HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, the University of Tennessee, Auburn University, and several regional collaborators has been invited to compete in the next stage of the […]

ATHENS – Saluting a man whose passion for downtown Athens and its small businesses, officials will dedicate the Athens-Limestone Farmers Market to Doug Gates in a ceremony Friday. Athens Main […]

MONTGOMERY — Cool(ish) weather (this is Alabama after all) and pumpkin spice are in the air. So, it’s time to head out to a Sweet Grown Alabama farm and experience […]

AUBURN — The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists. Seventy-seven students were recognized Monday during the annual awards program at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. […]

MONTGOMERY — For about 75 years, the Tennessee Valley Authority has been providing help for the agriculture industry. And now the federal agency is helping that growth even more as […]

MONTGOMERY — The future of agriculture in Alabama is bright and a Muscle Shoals couple is helping maintain the shine. Will and Ali Gotcher of Muscle Shoals won the Alabama […]

MONTGOMERY – A federal program to help lower energy costs will provide a boost to family farms and small businesses in north Alabama, Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University’s new community farm partnership with the Madison County Commission now has a name. The People’s Patch provides a unique opportunity for AAMU faculty, students, and community […]