Alabama is home to over 40,000 farmers, caring for and producing food, fiber, and fuel on over 8 million acres.
The state has launched a new program to express gratitude to these farmers for their dedication and commitment, providing them with some well-earned recognition.
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the Thank A Farmer Initiative, its goal, and the importance of producers in the state.
Related Stories
When tragedy struck at Westfork Horse Ranch, owner/FarmHER Amy Heitland used her story to spread her passion for horses to the future generation of girls.
Kate Johnson didn’t set out to become an expert on all things cheese—but today, this FarmHER is the owner/founder of The Art of Cheese School where she teaches chefs at every level.
Cristen Clark knows a thing or two about exactly what her blog title says: Food and Swine. Learn more about a day in her life.
The Colorado ranch where Elin operates her business just happens to be the same ranch where she spent her summers as a child.
Growing up as a sixth-generation Iowa FarmHER, Lexi Marek’s first passion is her pigs. She started showing pigs at livestock shows early on at the young age of five.
Veterans from as far back as the Second World War were joined in the procession by law enforcement officers, firefighters, Civil War re-enactors, and an assortment of colorful and enthusiastic supporters for the 2016 Veterans Day parade in Nashville, TN.
