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Fairhope Fish House Brings Fresh Catches to the Coast

Jake Pose loves fishing. Time spent on a boat bobbing in Alabama’s coastal waters both calms and invigorates him.
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Fresh From the Field: Why Green Peanuts Are a Seasonal Southern Tradition

For Zach Shelley, green peanut season begins long before customers pull into his farm looking for a bushel.
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Black Belt Prairie Initiative

In November 2025, an official statement was released regarding the Black Belt Prairie Restoration Initiative.
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The Shrimp Lady’s Taste of Alabama

“Our customers just love it. And, oh! Wait a sec,” Tali May says, rushing into the small commercial kitchen of her seafood market to check the stove.
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Fall Favorites Across Alabama

Fall is one of the best times to get outside and enjoy all that Alabama has to offer.
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Where Every Brew Has a Story

Some people make beer. Others craft stories.
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More Than Milk

Building a life from the ground up takes courage.
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Chef Jim Smith Champions Alabama Seafood From Coast to Kitchen

Earlier this year, Chef Jim Smith added another highlight to his distinguished culinary career, earning a spot on the James Beard Award’s Best Chef: South semifinalist list.
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Raising Quality Meat and the Next Generation

Humility is a common trait among farmers.
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