A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm Hosted Mental Health Training in Troy

(ADAI/TROY, AL) — Leaders from several organizations across the state of Alabama participated in a QPR, (Question, Persuade, Refer) training hosted by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). The trainings are a vital part of the A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm initiative. The Alabama Department of Mental Health, an essential partner in this initiative, is assisting in …

Alabama Cattleman Magazine Providing Information about Fall Sales

The Alabama Cattleman magazine is sent out each month to members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), and provides a variety of information important to producers across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, wants you to be on the lookout in the magazine for various upcoming cattle sales in issues this fall. To learn more about the Alabama Cattleman magazine, contact their …

ADAI Deadline for Century & Heritage Farm Applications is Aug. 26

A reminder from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) that applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs are due Friday, August 26. ADAI created these programs to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture. A Century Farm is one that has been in the same …

Varying Conditions for Alabama Cotton Crop

According to Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), while parts of the cotton crop in the state have been affected by drought and heat, the lower coastal region of Southwest Alabama has received excessive rainfall. But, Cotton Agronomist Steve Brown notes this year’s Alabama cotton crop is still very promising. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to Brown about how this year’s crop is great in some places, while …

Alabama Cattlemen Serve Ribeye Samples to Baseball Crowd

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has been involved in a variety of events this summer, including a recent baseball game in Birmingham. ACA Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it went really well and explains what they served at the Baron’s game. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Alabama, contact the ACA office in Montgomery …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holding Board Meetings

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) board members meet quarterly to discuss issues on both the policy and checkoff sides. And according to ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, the Beef Checkoff program was discussed last week while a policy meeting will be held this week. To learn more about ACA events, contact their office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of …