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Practical, farmer-tested resources to help Alabama growers improve their operations and increase profitability.

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A collection of documents related to the growing, safe handling and storage of food.

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CRAFT

The Alabama CRAFT Network is made by farmers for farmers, focusing our programming for small farmers, landless farmers, and large-scale producers who are interested in sustainable or organic practices.

Graze

ASAN’s signature farm-to-fork celebration showcasing collaborations between Alabama farmers and chefs. Experience amazing food, live music, and community while supporting sustainable agriculture.

Food & Farm Forum

A yearly gathering of Alabama’s most awesome agriculture specialists and farmers, coming together to share knowledge and resources to strengthen the community as a whole.

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NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service, formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service, is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers.

TOPP

TOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources.

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2014 Farmers Market Season is Upon Us!

by | May 6, 2014

2014-5-6Many farmers markets around the state have already opened, and many more will open in the coming weeks. We’ve compiled the following list of our members’ favorite farmers markets around the state and their 2014 opening days — find one near you!

Do you have a favorite Alabama farmers market that’s not listed here? Let us know!

Mentone Farmers Market — year round! (Facebook)
Brewton Choo-Choo Farmers’ Market — April 5 (Facebook)
Pepper Place Market (Birmingham) — April 12 (Facebook)
Madison City Farmers Market — April 12 (Facebook)
Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market (Tuscaloosa) — April 17 (Facebook)
Market on the Square (Mobile) — April 26 (Facebook)
Greene Street Market at Nativity (Huntsville) – May 1 (Facebook)
Farmers Market of Jacksonville — May 3 (Facebook)
East Lake Market (Birmingham) — May 3 (Facebook)
The Market at Casa Grande Park (Decatur) — May 6 (Facebook)
Farmers Market at Latham UMC (Huntsville) — May 6 (Facebook)
The Market at Ag Heritage Park (Auburn) — May 8
Market on the Hill (Mobile) — May 29 (Facebook)
Bessemer Farmers Market — June 6 (Preview market May 16)
Greensboro Farmers Market — June 6 (Facebook)
Bailey Cove Farmers Market (Huntsville) — June 7 (Facebook)
Athens Saturday Market — June 7 (Facebook)
Blount County / Oneonta Farmers Market – June 7 (Facebook)