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Rabbits, Another White Meat

My foray into meat rabbits came through an interest in meat chickens. “Why not rabbits?” is what I was met with when I said I wanted to get a few heritage ...
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The Holiday Season's Favorite Veggie- The Sweet Potato

We now find ourselves in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Thanksgiving has now passed and Christmas is right around the corner. When we think of ...
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Sweet Grown Alabama Christmas Gift Guide

We’ve rounded up a list of Sweet Grown Alabama member businesses you can support from the comfort of your home. Grab your computer and debit/credit card, and buy your gifts LOCAL ...
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Meet Sweet Grown Alabama Member The Barn of Blooms

The Barn of Blooms in Ranburne is a proud member of the state's agricultural branding program Sweet Grown Alabama.
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I Love Christmas, But…

Christmas is glorious. It just is. From the festive decor and Hallmark movies (insert eye-roll here), to the cooler temperatures and, most importantly, the celebration of the Messiah, it’s just an ...
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Sweet Grown Alabama Chosen as Theme for 2020 Farm-City Week

'Sweet Grown Alabama' was chosen as the theme for 2020 Farm-City Week, happening November 20-26, 2020. The main goal of Farm-City is to deepen the understanding of the relationship between rural ...
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Meet Sweet Grown Alabama Member Peek Farms

Operated by Dustin and Ashley Peek for more than ten years, Peek Farms grows beef cattle.
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Meet Sweet Grown Alabama Member Lifetime Natural Organic Farm

Owned by Nelson Wells, Lifetime Natural Organic Farm grows a variety of USDA-certified organic herbs and vegetables including basil, tomatoes, watermelon, lettuce and peppers.
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More Than Just Sweet Corn

Growing up in rural Alabama, I have seen my fair share of farming. My hands-on experience farming was with my grandfather, Bob Stovall.
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