Jun 28, by Amy Lamb-Eng
A Story Sweet As Honey
Before moving to Alabama for work in the early 2000’s, I grew up in rural southern Indiana emersed in the agriculture community. My family had a small farm, and we also ...
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Jun 17, by Aisling Fields, Sweet Grown Alabama Intern
Sweet Grown Alabama's Best Summer Road Trip Pit Stops
Summer’s arrival means it’s time for fun family road trips! Break up the long drives by stopping at one (or two or three) of Sweet Grown Alabama’s favorite road trip pit ...
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Jun 10, by Eat Alabama Seafood
Six Tips for Freezing Alabama Gulf Seafood When Stocking Up
With social distancing strongly encouraged and many cities adopting a shelter in place policy, folks are stocking up on groceries like never before.
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Jun 4, by Communications Specialist Laura Jean McCurdy
Fresh, Fun and Local – Farmers Markets in Alabama
Farmers markets are perfect for purchasing a variety of fresh local products and supporting the community. Sweet Grown Alabama’s searchable database provides the best way to locate a farmers market nearby. ...
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Jun 4, by Executive Director Leigh Sloss-Corra
An Alabama Success: The Market at Pepper Place
I have the honor and privilege of serving as Executive Director of the Market at Pepper Place, the largest producer-only certified weekly farmers market in Alabama. The Market at Pepper Place ...
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Jun 1, by Aisling Fields, Sweet Grown Alabama Intern
Alabama Flower Farmers Blossom During Global Shortage
With inclement weather and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a global flower shortage, Alabama flower farmers are encouraging consumers to buy more locally grown products.
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May 4
Must-Visit Sweet Grown Alabama Farmers Markets
A trip to the farmers market is an easy way to purchase a variety of locally grown goodness and meet the farmers growing your products. Make plans now to support one ...
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May 4, by Rachel Dawsey
Educating the Future of Agriculture
The North Alabama Agriplex is located in the heart of north Alabama off of busy Interstate 65 and Highway 278 in the agriculture mecca of Cullman County. The Agriplex’s mission is to ...
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Mar 30
Our Favorite Alabama U-Pick Strawberry Farms
It's hard to beat a ripe Sweet Grown Alabama strawberry in the springtime! What better way to enjoy the day than picking your own fresh berries at a local farm? Here are ...
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