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Alabama schools to lose access to local produce as Trump administration cuts USDA programs

More than 40 states, including Alabama, were signed on to participate in the program.

March 14, 2025

Farmers in Alabama and across the U.S. hurt by USDA funding freeze

This freeze on USDA grant monies has left many American farmers footing the bill for expenses they were told would be reimbursed.

February 24, 2025

Commissioner Rick Pate launches “Thank a Farmer” initiative

The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from.

January 31, 2025

Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers

Along with three other states, Marshall sued the Department of Labor for “[attempting] to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers.”

November 28, 2024

USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request

A disaster declaration has been issued to help Alabama farmers affected by freezing temperatures that occurred in March.

May 29, 2023

A tribute to Alabama farmers

It’s the only profession we need every day of our lives and the only one we must have to survive.

October 12, 2021

Josh Carnley announces candidacy for Senate District 31

Senate District 31 currently encompasses all of Coffee, Covington and Pike Counties, and the northern two-thirds of Dale County.

August 3, 2021

Alabama Farmer’s Federation turns 100 years old

The Alabama Farmers Federation was founded in 1921 to provide a voice for farm families.

January 26, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey announces $87 million peanut shelling plant coming to Atmore

The facility is expected to ultimately employ 150 workers and attract other businesses to the area.

September 15, 2020

Drought hitting Alabama cattle producers hard

Recent rains across parts of Alabama have helped some, but Alabama cattle producers are still reeling from “flash drought” conditions that is impacting grazing pastures, hay production and delaying planting of winter grasses used to feed cattle. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released last week portions of 16 states across the south are … Continued

October 22, 2019