In The News...  | The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries has been working with state and federal law enforcement agencies for two years to investigate criminal activity related to property theft in Macon County. Today, Commissioner Ron Sparks announced that two suspects have been arrested after a search warrant was executed in Fort Davis, Alabama. more... |  | A recent rash of cattle and farm equipment thefts in Chambers, Clay, and Franklin Counties has prompted the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to offer a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and final conviction of anyone stealing or destroying cattle or equipment belonging to an association member. more... |  | Consumers will soon see which country their food comes from, thanks to a new food labeling law. Country-Of-Origin-Labeling (COOL) will give shoppers a better idea where their food came from and takes an important step toward a system that allows officials to trace the origin of food items during outbreaks. more... |  | Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks is the new president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Commissioner Sparks was elected Tuesday, during NASDA’s 2008 annual meeting and succeeds North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson. more... |  | Commissioner Sparks advises horse owners to vaccinate for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the last four months 11 positive cases of EEE and 3 positive cases of WNV in horses have been found in Alabama. “Heavy rainfall has made us extremely vulnerable to the spread of mosquito-borne viruses... I want to encourage horse owners to vaccinate their horses... as soon as possible.” more... |
| Farm Fresh Produce! |  | The 2008 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. |
Agriculture & Animal ProtectionFood & SafetyExecutive Division
Product Recalls - Oct 7th
| Product Spotlight |  | If you are looking for a great snack that tastes good and is good for you, grab a pack of Jerky Joe's Original Beef Jerky and experience what jerky is supposed to taste like! Jerky Joe's not only offers their tasty original beef jerky, but they offer a variety of flavors for those who like it hot, to those who prefer it not...hot! Since Jerky Joe's is made right here in Alabama, you can guarantee it is the freshest, best tasting jerky around. more... |
| In The Field |  | A seed analyst from the Seed Lab Division is shown testing for germination to determine how well the seed grows. To protect consumers, the Seed Lab also does a purity test. The seeds then go under germination by temperature and then are separated to make sure the seeds are not bad. This test will show if the seeds are labeled correctly and ensure that the consumer will get what they pay for. |
| Chinese Takeout...Alabama Style! |  | In honor of the recently concluded 2008 Beijing Olympics and renewed interest in Chinese culture, the following meal idea is a way to experience an Asian meal while at the same time utilizing our safe and delicious Alabama products! more... |
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