Alabama/Farm Food Collaborative

Educational events on how Alabama farmers work the land and help grow food for the state will soon come to a close for the season. Farm-City Week in Alabama wraps up on Wednesday, November 29 after kicking off on Wednesday, November 22.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville traveled across Alabama recently to discuss incoming legislation that could impact how farmers make a living. Tuberville visited Bay Minette, Headland, Boaz and Millbrook last week as part of a two-day tour to discuss the 2023 Farm Bill, which is a package of legislation that is reconsidered every five years.

Alabama is getting a $100,000 federal grant to encourage school districts to buy fresh local fruits and vegetables. The Alabama Department of Agriculture…