Fire is one of the best tools available to promote wildlife habitat, but public misconception and negative attitudes regarding its use are prevalent and has been used for thousands of years…
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Plan Would Double Amount of Alabama Grown Produce in Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala., — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is partnering with the Food Bank of North Alabama, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and local…
Extension Offers Additional Farm Bill Training
AUBURN, Ala.—Farmers looking to make sense of the 2014 farm may attend one of nine educational meetings across the state in January. Extension economist Robert Page said the organization’s next round…
Additional Disaster Coverage Available for Specialty Crop Growers
Fruit, vegetable and other specialty crop growers now have additional disaster coverage options under the new farm bill. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced changes to the…
Bentley Addresses Crowd at Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala., — Gov. Robert Bentley provided opening remarks to start the Alabama Farmers Federation's 93rd annual meeting at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre Dec. 7. Bentley praised the state's farmers,…
ALFA Makes Final Primary Endorsements
The Alabama Farmers Federation political action committee, FarmPAC, has endorsed candidates in the 2014 primary elections. Endorsements for candidates who have opposition in the June 3 primary are listed below.…