Alabama Farmer’s Federation turns 100 years old
The Alabama Farmers Federation was founded in 1921 to provide a voice for farm families.
Agriculture
Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.
Hemp company opens new processing facility in Phenix City
The company says that the new processing facility located in Phenix City will have advanced technologies to increase production of CBD.
Sen. Doug Jones addresses Auburn students
Republican Tommy Tuberville was also invited to participate, but declined.
Governor proclaims October as Farm to School Month in Alabama
The program promotes nutritional practices, fresh and local foods, school gardens and teaching agricultural education.
Alabama Farmer’s Federation starts a relief fund for farmers impacted by Sally
The Alabama Farmers Federation said Monday that it has established a relief fund to help farmers from across the state whose farms were damaged by Hurricane Sally. “When disaster strikes, I am always impressed by the people of Alabama and their giving spirits,” said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “As we started receiving photos … Continued
New online system available to report unsolicited seed packages from China
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries on Tuesday said it is continuing to collect reports from Alabamians who received unsolicited packages from China containing seeds. ADAI has established an online reporting system for residents who received suspicious seeds they did not order. The department provided the following guidance: Do not plant the mystery seeds. … Continued
Aderholt honors Jack Thompson
Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, gave a speech this week on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, honoring former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Jack Thompson, who passed away on Sunday. “I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Jack Alexander Thompson from Montgomery, Alabama,” Aderholt said. “Jack … Continued
Agriculture dept. accepting heritage, bicentennial farm applications
Friday, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting applications for the annual Century and Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. The purpose of both programs is to recognize family farms that have played a significant role in Alabama’s history. A Century Farm is one that has been in the … Continued
Ag commissioner encouraged by Trump order to DOJ to investigate packers for cattle market manipulation
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate (R) thanked President Donald J. Trump (R) for asking the Department of Justice to investigate the Big Four meatpackers for possible market manipulation of the price that farmers and ranchers get for their beef cattle. “I want to thank President Trump for asking the U.S. Department … Continued