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HD Farm Bringing Alabama-raised Lamb to Eager Customers

Lamb isn’t just for the holidays anymore. “When I was growing up, lamb was for Easter,” said Henry Dorough, who owns HD Farm in Eastaboga.
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From the Ground Up

Farming with grandparents, mom and dad from early childhood brings back many memories and life lessons. Both of my parents grew up on farms in Alabama and South Carolina. We visited ...
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Five Fun Facts About Alabama's Pecan Industry

Pecans are one of the most underrated treasures in Alabama agriculture. They are nutritious and provide many health benefits. The South provides the perfect environment for successful pecan production and can ...
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You Deserve to Play

We are two sisters, Mary-sidney and Abigail Ritch, who grew up on a farm in sweet home Alabama and who loved the joy farm life provided us. We loved it so ...
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Rocket City Mushrooms Takes Off Toward Bright Future

Rocket City Mushrooms in Ardmore, near Huntsville, has seen its sales shoot upward this year.
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Fungi Farm Enjoys Success

The near-magical qualities of mushrooms always appealed to Allen Carroll, owner of the Fungi Farm in Dadeville.
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Farming from the Past for the Future

When dreaming up our farm, we knew that we wanted to have cows in the pasture and a few chickens in the yard, but God turned that vision into a much ...
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Seven Species of Fish That Are Perfect For a Summer Fish Fry

There’s nothing like gathering your friends, family, and neighbors together on a hot summer evening in the great outdoors, even if it’s just your own backyard.
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