CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its latest Community Luncheon, this time with a theme of “Cultivating Cullman,” with special guest, Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Deputy Commissioner Tami Culver Allen.
The event, held at Stone Bridge Farms, had a large turnout, and Culver Allen shared insights into Alabama’s agricultural sector and highlighted the impact of the department’s work.
She discussed Sweet Grown Alabama, described on its website as “a non-profit foundation that enhances marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama grown foods and other agricultural products.”
Culver Allen stressed the importance of supporting local farmers and how essential they are to the backbones of local communities. “Without the farmers in our communities, our food supply chain would not look like what it looks like today, and we are so thankful for growers and producers because they are truly doing the Lord’s work,” she said.
Sweet Grown Alabama operates independently to ensure the program’s continuation even when a new commissioner moves in, she explained, saying the program provides residents with recognizable labels so that when they buy products, they can easily identify locally grown and produced goods, strengthening the local agricultural economy.
Culver Allen said local farmers and programs like Sweet Grown Alabama help form a connection with buyers and locally grown products help support local businesses, food security and the state economy. As we face a decline in generational farming, she explained, it’s more important than ever to recognize the value of local agriculture.
Learn more about Sweet Grown Alabama at www.sweetgrownalabama.org.
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