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Food is Medicine

Known as the “Father of Medicine”, Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”.
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Alabama Blueberries are Sweet Grown and Ready for the Pickin'

There’s something magical about summer in Alabama—long days filled with sunshine, the hum of cicadas and the sweet reward of fresh-picked fruit.
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Engage Your Kids in After-School Activities on a Sweet Grown Alabama Farm

As a parent, you may always be searching for ways to enrich your children’s lives beyond the classroom.
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Alabama Farmers Markets Are Back! Here’s Where to Shop Local in 2025

Summertime is here, and with it comes the return of several of Alabama’s beloved farmers markets!
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Sweet & Ripe: Your Guide to a Sweet Grown Alabama U-Pick Strawberry Experience

Use this guide to find a Sweet Grown Alabama U-pick strawberry farm near you and enjoy your strawberry-picking adventure!
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Safe and Effective Bee Removal: Protecting Pollinators and Your Property

You love local honey, but bees swarming your house isn’t your idea of farm to table.
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Meet Ambassador Black Adventure Crew

Meet 2025 Sweet Grown Alabama Ambassador, Black Adventure Crew! This adventurous family is passionate about exploring the great outdoors and showcasing the beauty of Alabama’s natural spaces.
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Meet Ambassador Jonathan Harrison

Say hello to Chef Jonathan Harrison, a 2025 Sweet Grown Alabama Ambassador and former contestant on Next Level Chef! With a passion for creating unforgettable dishes using fresh, local ingredients, Jonathan ...
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Farming is a Family and Community Affair

Located in Southeast Alabama and being a fourth generational family farm property, Jack’s Pepper Patch is known for fresh seasonal produce, free-range eggs, homemade hot sauces, pickled items and seasonal pepper ...
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