National News America goes mad for melon: National Watermelon Day brings juicy joy to peak summer Zuzana Paar Aug 1, 2025 America goes mad for melon as National Watermelon Day brings juicy joy to the peak of summer across the country. One of the top three produce …
Lifestyle Enjoying Farmers Markets Safely: Tips for Fresh, Local Shopping Alice Moore, Extension Agent, Food Safety & Quality Alabama Cooperative Extension Jun 11, 2025 Visiting farmers markets is a fantastic way to access fresh, locally grown foods while supporting small farms and independent vendors. These m…
News Black Belt Marketing and Innovation Center helps farmers grow retail opportunities By Kaitlin Fischer, Kristin Woods & Wendiam Sawadgo Updated Jun 9, 2025 A research, education, and extension center in Dallas County is helping small farmers learn how to market and preserve their fruits and vegetables.
News Hale County Farmers Market opens June 5 Todd Prater Updated May 24, 2025 The Hale County Farmers Market will open for the summer season on Thursday, June 5, bringing fresh local produce to residents of Greensboro an…
National News Side-of-the-road sourdough: The underground economy of unlicensed bakers Laura Sampson May 12, 2025 Cottage food industry laws exist in all 50 states, and though the rules vary from state to state, they allow producers to sell directly to con…
National News How to Recession-Proof Your Grocery Budget: Do’s and Don’ts Getty Images May 2, 2025 Waist-up view of smiling Middle Eastern woman in casual attire selecting zucchini from variety of vegetables in retail display under protectiv…
National News How to Recession-Proof Your Grocery Budget: Do’s and Don’ts Amanda Barroso May 2, 2025 Grocery bills are straining wallets across the country — and it’s no wonder. Food costs are predicted to rise 3.2% in 2025, according to the U…
News Applications open for the 2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Dallas County Extension Office Updated Mar 31, 2025 Alabama adults who are 60 years and older are encouraged to apply for benefits offered under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program with …
National News How Sacramento’s Farm-To-Table Revolution Grew Into a Billion-Dollar Industry Karee Blunt Jan 16, 2025 The Sacramento region's agriculture fuels a thriving economy, generating $12 billion yearly and supporting more than 55,000 jobs. What started…
News Apply now for the 2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Alabama Cooperative Extension System Jan 23, 2023 Alabama adults who are 60 and older are encouraged to apply now for benefits offered under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Each s…
