Sweet Grown Alabama News

Cullman, Ala. — The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the 7th Annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction on September 29, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wallace State Community College Conference Center in Hanceville, Alabama. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. allowing guests to peruse the silent auction. The event supports the educational programs of the Agriplex. Catering by Chef Aaron Nichols and the Wallace State Culinary Pride will feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Preserved Peach Airline Chicken from Cullman County will be the delicious entree. Vegetables and fruits will be sourced directly from local farmers across North Alabama. Our theme, “It’s Good to Be Back Home,” celebrates gathering as the Agriplex community for the first time since the pandemic.

“While many activities halted during the Pandemic and ensuing months, the Agriplex stayed incredibly busy,” remarked Rachel Dawsey, executive director. “We’re thrilled to gather our supporters and friends and update them about our existing programs along with exciting new activities.”

The night will celebrate the bounty of North Alabama’s harvest with entertainment from Cotton Pickin’ Kids. Stories of the North Alabama Agriplex programming and outreach will be featured through the evening as Paige Clabo serves as emcee.

Tickets are on sale now at $40 per ticket or $400 per corporate table of eight. Tickets may be purchased at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho St., Cullman, or at www.agriplex.org. Alabama Farm Credit is the event sponsor with Cullman Internal Medicine sponsoring the entertainment and Wallace State College providing the venue. Cullman Farm City Committee will serve at this event. Alabama Web Press is the print sponsor for the event, and Elise Thomason Print Studio is the artwork sponsor.

The Silent Auction will feature locally made items from cakes to woodworking as well as garden, farm, outdoors and athletic themed baskets. All proceeds from the dinner and auction support the North Alabama Agriplex and its programs throughout North Alabama. Ticket sales are limited to 200 so purchase tickets soon. For more information, contact Rachel Dawsey, Director at the North Alabama Agriplex at 256-297-1044 or cullmanag@gmail.com.

Founded in 2000, the North Alabama Agriplex works to preserve agricultural heritage, educate and feed their neighbors and grow a sustainable future.