In The News...  | The USDA Rural Development and USDA Farm Service Agency will host a Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth in Montgomery on Thursday, February 4th. USDA is leading an effort to hear from Rural America on its ideas about what is needed to create jobs and stimulate economic development in rural communities across the country. more... |  | The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries will be having a Request for Proposal workshop in the auditorium of the Richard Beard Building on February 17, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The workshop will focus on proposal development for projects that enhance the competitveness of Alabama Grown Specialty Crops. more... |  | February is a month dedicated to love and affection, and Americans have spoken: nothing says amoré like a great steak dinner. Sixty-one percent of Americans said they favored a nice meal on Valentine’s Day, as opposed to flowers or even gifts. more... |  | USDA has determined that there were sufficient production losses in 66 Alabama counties to warrant a Secretarial natural disaster designation. As a result of this determination, Secretary Vilsack has designated all Alabama counties, with the exception of Coosa, as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rain, flooding, and flash flooding that occurred during 2009. more... |
| Farm Fresh Produce! |  | The 2009 Alabama U-Pick Directory is a guide to u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting Alabama U-Pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long at these Alabama Farms. |
| Delicious Alabama Recipes! |  | Make a visit to the State Farmers' Market to pick up fresh ingredients for these recipes! Our recipes feature ingredients or products made, produced or headquartered in Alabama. By using Alabama ingredients, you support Alabama’s economy. more... |
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| Product Spotlight |  | As you know football and tailgating season is here, this gives us great opportunity for a little outdoor grilling, not to mention using Sweet Melissa’s Sauce and Seasonings. When you first experience Sweet Melissa's Sauces & Seasonings you will notice a mysterious flavor that some describe as a "kick." At Sweet Melissa's this irresistible taste is no mystery at all. Sweet Melissa’s didn’t just start overnight. It all came about through Randy’s passion for grilling. more... |
| In The Field |  | Kenny Pike, an Inspector for Pesticide Management and Testing, is shown doing an Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The WPS is developed for agriculture workers that use agriculture pesticides or who are exposed to pesticides. According to regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, handlers must receive training before they do any task that requires handling of pesticides. The regulations cover pesticides that are used in the production of agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses. This reduces the risk of pesticide related illness and injury. |
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