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[Sweet Grown Alabama @Sweet_Grown_AL]

It's time to enjoy Sweet Grown Alabama apples, muscadines, onions and more! Visit https://t.co/wOfWhAi7A3 to see all #InSeason produce now.

Remember- local meat, dairy, eggs and more are available year round.

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

This salad is the perfect refreshing meal for these summer temps!

Check it out: https://t.co/1NNftYDK0u

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Stop by the polls tomorrow to vote in Alabama's runoff election!

Here's a voter guide, thanks to FarmPAC:

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies. A new take on an old favorite!

Get the recipe: https://t.co/k993DTBQQ1

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Congrats to our Jr. Swine Expo and Jr. Beef Expo champions!

📷1️⃣: Alyx Johnson and Tucker Ross exhibited the JSE Breeding Gilt and Market Animal, respectively.

📷2️⃣: LouLou Thompson and Walker Johnson exhibited the JBE Breeding Heifer and Market Animal, respectively.

[Sweet Grown Alabama @Sweet_Grown_AL]

Sweet Grown Alabama farmers take pride in growing high-quality products. When you buy local, you can ask questions about how your products are grown. Not sure how to start buying local? Visit https://t.co/0zYi3fRMMN to find locally grown near you!

📸:Providence Farms in Slocomb

[AlaAgriculture @AlaAgriculture]

The U.S. Forest Service-National Forests in Alabama fire management personnel are conducting state-wide prescribed burns in the National Forests in Alabama during the coming months. The weather during the winter months provides a prime opportunity for successful controlled burns.

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Alabama Farmers Federation members join @FarmBureau delegates from 50 states and Puerto Rico in reviewing proposed policy changes at #AFBF22. Federation President Jimmy Parnell is serving as vice chair for the business session.

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

#MerryChristmas from your friends at the Alabama Farmers Federation!

[AL Forestry Assoc @ALForestry]

#forestfactfriday 🌲

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Land of the free. Home of the brave.

We're grateful for that freedom — and so much more — this #Thanksgiving Week.

Photo by Christy Nelson, Jefferson County

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Gift-giving has never been easier, thanks to these "sweet" boxes from @Sweet_Grown_AL. Order yours today!

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Farm-City celebrations have been ramping up all fall as students submit local contest entries touting the 2021 theme.

Counties have held tours, meetings and events with the same message as we celebrate the connection between rural and urban dwellers. #FarmCity

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

One bale of cotton can make:

👖 215 jeans
👕 409 sport shirts
👚 1,217 T-shirts
🧦 4,321 mid-calf socks
💵 313,600 $100 bills

Photo by @Garrett_Dixon, Lee County

[AlaAgriculture @AlaAgriculture]

Comm. Rick Pate, joined Gov. Kay Ivey, CEO of the Alabama Poultry & Egg Assn Johnny Adams & Becky Bates Sloane at 73rd Annual Turkey Pardoning. Turkeys, Clyde & Henrietta were provided by the Bates House of Turkey. Students from Riverchase Day School participated in the program.

[JeffCo FarmersFed🌾 @JeffCoFarmers]

#thankafarmer

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Thankfully, that's not our reality! There are over 3 million farmers in the U.S. alone, says the most recent @USDA Census of Ag.

And they're the ones who make it possible to have pumpkins, corn mazes, candy apples and so much more this holiday. #HappyHalloween

[Sweet Grown Alabama @Sweet_Grown_AL]

The temperatures across Alabama are dropping, and that means it's time to enjoy cool-season products like satsumas, sweet potatoes and greens! Find these local products and more at https://t.co/0zYi3fRMMN. Sweet Grown Alabama meats, eggs, milk and more can be enjoyed year-round!

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

DYK?

1️⃣ acre of peanuts will make 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ peanut butter sandwiches.

Photo by Lauren Redden, Russell County

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Thanks to the Young Farmers who attended the District 3 meeting last night!

The group received some great updates, prepared for annual meeting in December and heard from new Young Farmers Division Director Hunter McBrayer.

[JeffCo FarmersFed🌾 @JeffCoFarmers]

Congrats!

[Alfa Farmers @AlfaFarmers]

Congrats to winners in our Heritage Cooking Contest (featuring candy), hosted by the Women's Leadership Division:

- 1st place - Pumpkin Fudge - Sara Buck, Sumter

- 2nd place - Fruit Nut Creamy Fudge - April Lewis, Limestone

- 3rd place - Lemon Fudge- Elaine Bozeman, Crenshaw