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Rocket City Mushrooms Takes Off Toward Bright Future

Rocket City Mushrooms in Ardmore, near Huntsville, has seen its sales shoot upward this year.
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Fungi Farm Enjoys Success

The near-magical qualities of mushrooms always appealed to Allen Carroll, owner of the Fungi Farm in Dadeville.
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Farming from the Past for the Future

When dreaming up our farm, we knew that we wanted to have cows in the pasture and a few chickens in the yard, but God turned that vision into a much ...
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Seven Species of Fish That Are Perfect For a Summer Fish Fry

There’s nothing like gathering your friends, family, and neighbors together on a hot summer evening in the great outdoors, even if it’s just your own backyard.
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A Story Sweet As Honey

Before moving to Alabama for work in the early 2000’s, I grew up in rural southern Indiana emersed in the agriculture community. My family had a small farm, and we also ...
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Sweet Grown Alabama's Best Summer Road Trip Pit Stops

Summer’s arrival means it’s time for fun family road trips! Break up the long drives by stopping at one (or two or three) of Sweet Grown Alabama’s favorite road trip pit ...
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Six Tips for Freezing Alabama Gulf Seafood When Stocking Up

With social distancing strongly encouraged and many cities adopting a shelter in place policy, folks are stocking up on groceries like never before.
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Fresh, Fun and Local – Farmers Markets in Alabama

Farmers markets are perfect for purchasing a variety of fresh local products and supporting the community. Sweet Grown Alabama’s searchable database provides the best way to locate a farmers market nearby. ...
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An Alabama Success: The Market at Pepper Place

I have the honor and privilege of serving as Executive Director of the Market at Pepper Place, the largest producer-only certified weekly farmers market in Alabama. The Market at Pepper Place ...
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