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Sweet Grown Alabama Wine Trail

Dreaming of sipping wine overlooking rolling hills full of grapevines? No need to book a plane ticket to Italy, Alabama offers some of the best vineyards and wineries right down the ...
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Dreams Do Come True

People say the only thing that comes to a man sleeping is a dream. I have always had a dream of farming it’s my passion! As far as I can remember ...
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Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” And maybe you should pack more than just eggs. And maybe you need more than just one basket. This could briefly summarize our ...
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Local Beef Feeds Fayette County Students

The Fayette County School System (FCSS) is beefing up local flavor on lunch trays thanks to a new partnership with Vista Farms and the Farm-to-School Program. The Alabama Department of Agriculture ...
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Our Farm Story… After Hours

Our farm story is one that has taken place after hours. You see, my husband and I are like many other farmers these days. We work regular full-time jobs and run ...
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Central City Urban Farm Makes Fresh Donations to Charity

Sweet Grown Alabama member Central City Urban Farm donated 12 pounds of fresh lettuces to people in need, a direct match for every package of product sold through Market Wagon, an ...
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Faith, Family and Farming Red Angus

Faith, Family and Farming are the words that come to mind when I think of JYJ Red Angus located in Haleburg, a small community in southeast Alabama. 
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Sweet Grown Alabama Christmas Gift Guide 2021

We’ve rounded up some of the best Sweet Grown Alabama gifts to share with your family and friends this holiday season. No need to jump in the car for an Alabama ...
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Healthy, Sustainable, Local

End of the Road Farm & Studio, located in Ethelsville, Ala. is a proud member of the state’s agricultural branding program, Sweet Grown Alabama. My husband, Darwin Richardson, and I have ...
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