Jul 20, by Donna Cope, Alabama Newscenter
Support Farmers on Sweet Grown Alabama Day July 23
Celebrate all the goodness of summertime fruit and vegetables – and the hard-working farmers who grow them – at Sweet Grown Alabama Day on July 23.
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Jun 29
Sweet Grown Alabama Hosts Pop-up Farmers Market Outside Tomato Sandwich Lunch
Sweet Grown Alabama hosted a pop-up farmers market outside the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries' 19th Annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch at the Ed Teague Arena in Montgomery on Wednesday, June 29.
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Jun 20, by Marlee Moore, Alabama Farmers Federation
FDL Tomato Pie Triumphs in Bama’s Best Tomato Dish Contest
A trio of judges sampled savory tomato pie June 14 — just steps from the Montgomery Curb Market stand where FDL Gourmet To Go chef Preston Williams purchased the dish’s star ...
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Jun 9
‘Sweet Grown Alabama Act’ Expands Opportunities for Alabama Farmers
On April 11, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed the ‘Sweet Grown Alabama Act,’ which includes farmer-produced value-added products in existing agricultural sales tax exemptions.
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May 27, by Mary Wilson, Alabama Farmers Federation
Flavorful Four Move On In Bama’s Best Tomato Dish Contest
Tomato pies and fried green tomatoes garnered more than 1,500 votes over four days as voters determined finalists for the Bama’s Best Tomato Dish Contest.
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May 24, by Dawn Weinbrenner- Brewton
Bounty and Grace- A Forkable Event
Sweet Grown Alabama members Monroeville Market Days are hosting a special farm to table dinner event under the stars in Monroeville on the Old County Courthouse Museum south lawn.
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May 20
Sweet Grown Alabama "Eat local and help local farmers" with Viewpoint Alabama Radio
Sweet Grown Alabama Director Ellie Watson joined Viewpoint Alabama Radio to talk about connecting local famers with consumers in Alabama, and the result is better food that spends less time in ...
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May 20, by Mary Wilson, Alabama Farmers Federation
Eight Alabama Food Producers Vie For Top Honors In Bama’s Best Tomato Dish Contest
They specialize in serving tomatoes in the form of pie or green ones they fry. Now, eight Alabama businesses will compete to earn a prize for creating dishes people like to ...
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May 18
Sweet Grown Alabama Hosted Second Annual Farm to Table Dinner in Baldwin County
Sweet Grown Alabama hosted its second annual Farm to Table Dinner at Waters Edge in Robertsdale May 12.
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