Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee election ballots are due Dec. 7. Eligible Alabama farmers should return ballots to the local FSA county office or postmark the ballots by then, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Farmers must consider the herd’s nutritional needs and compare that to their supply of forages, both stored and grazing. Understanding need versus supply will help producers plan for a successful winter.
Golden Boy Foods, a leading manufacturer of private label food products, plans to invest more than $13 million in an expansion project at its production facility in Troy, creating 67 full-time jobs.
AskUSDA will serve as the “one front door” for phone, chat, and web inquires, transforming how the public interacts with USDA and providing an enhanced experience for the public.
As the calendar flips closer to Dec. 25, Christmas tree farms are providing fresh-cut evergreens and festive holiday experiences for families across Alabama.
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19 — including farmers.
