Smells of fresh pine shavings and a buzz of excitement hung in the air around Teague Arena as youth showmen and their parents prepared for the 70th Alabama National Fair. Exhibitors from across the state attended the annual event Oct. 6-15 to show off prize-winning livestock while displaying their hard work, practice and showmanship.
Joy lights up John Paul Scott’s face as he carefully harvests imaginary soybeans on the family room floor before augering them into a grain cart — all under the glow of a Christmas tree.
Harvest season brought a whirl of emotions for Alabama farmers — as some celebrated their best yields, while others endured the impact of late-season drought.
From the coast’s greenhouses and sweet potato fields to the bountiful row crops of the Wiregrass and northwest to the forests, pastures and poultry houses scattered throughout, Alabama agriculture shined brightly as Sunbelt Ag Expo’s 2023 Spotlight State.
Cabinets crafted in one tiny Alabama town form the heart of homes across America — and those kitchens come together thanks to the heart of Wellborn Cabinet.
