Alabama’s farmers have a significant impact on the Yellowhammer State, with over 580,000 Alabamians working in agriculture and related industries, which why on Wednesday, June 22 Governor Kay Ivey declared the day the Sweet Grown Alabama Day to celebrate and promote farm products grown and made in Alabama.
At a farmer’s market event at the State Capitol, Ivey made the proclamation where she joined state agricultural leaders, including Joining the governor will be Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate and ALFA President Jimmy Parnell, in encouraging Alabamians to buy local. Nearly 30 vendors joined in the event.
“Connecting with local farmers through Sweet Grown Alabama is a great opportunity to show your support for our neighbors and enjoy the wonderful products grown right here at home!” Ivey proclaimed.
Sweet Home Alabama Day follows in the footsteps of the nonprofit foundation, Sweet Grown Alabama, which enhances marketing opportunities for farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama-grown foods and other agricultural products. According to their website, “You can buy Sweet Grown Alabama products with confidence, knowing they were grown sustainably right here in Alabama by a local farmer.”
You can find Sweet Grown Alabama products here.
Watch Ivey’s proclamation below:
