Specialty Crop Block Grant

Alabama Department of Ag Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Projects

Alabama Receives $519,000 in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $519,000 to Alabama through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This funding will support 14 projects designed to enhance the competitiveness, marketing, education, and research of Alabama’s growing specialty crop sector. …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Scholarship Application Deadline Is Quickly Approaching

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation are once again investing in the future of agriculture through their annual scholarship program, and the application deadline is quickly approaching—Sunday, November 2. We spoke with Josie Jones from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared more details about this impactful initiative: “The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation has an annual scholarship program where …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Participates in National Planning Event and Encourages Strong Finish to Beef Month

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Highlights Beef Month Progress and National Collaboration The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is making strides in promoting beef both in the state and on the national stage, with a strong finish to Beef Month in sight. We spoke with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared insights from her recent trip to a key industry gathering. …

Alabama Farmer of Year Recognized at Sunbelt

By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year luncheon this week brought together the top farmers from across the Southeast. That included Alabama Farmer of the Year Dr. Nealy Barrett Jr. He expressed humility and gratitude for being up for the honor on Tuesday alongside farmers from neighboring states like Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Encourages Membership Signups

Join the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Before the 2025 Membership Year Ends Membership is the lifeblood of any cattlemen’s association, and that holds especially true in Alabama. We spoke with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared why now is the perfect time for producers to get involved. “We’re coming to the end of the 2025 membership year and …

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Lettuce Distribution Expanded in Alabama Through Grant

Extreme Green Farms Awarded $165,000 RFSI Grant to Expand Local Food Capacity The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries announced this week a major investment into the state’s local food infrastructure. Commissioner Rick Pate and his team awarded Extreme Green Farms a $165,000 grant through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program, a move aimed at improving both storage and …

Beef Month

October is Beef Month in Alabama

Alabama Cattlemen Celebrate 61st Annual Beef Month This October The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is proud to kick off October as Beef Month in Alabama, now celebrating its 61st year. This long-standing tradition recognizes the contributions of Alabama’s beef cattle industry, while promoting the enjoyment and nutritional value of beef across the state. Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the Alabama …