Montgomery, Ala. – Alabamians from across the state came together on Saturday, July 26, to celebrate the bounty and beauty of locally grown products on Sweet Grown Alabama Day. From farmers markets and roadside stands to grocery stores and community events, the day was filled with pride, flavor and support for Alabama’s farmers and fishermen.
Sweet Grown Alabama Day served as a reminder of the importance of supporting local growers and producers. Communities large and small hosted events highlighting Alabama-grown fruits, vegetables, meats, honey, pecans, dairy, seafood and more.
“Sweet Grown Alabama Day is a celebration of the heart and soul of our state – our farmers,” said Aisling Walding, assistant director of Sweet Grown Alabama. “We were thrilled to see families, businesses and entire communities rally around local agriculture this weekend. Every tomato purchased, every flower picked, and every farm visited makes a difference in keeping Alabama agriculture strong.”
Participating Farmers Markets
Markets across the state saw considerable turnout, with increased interest in local products and shoppers expressing appreciation for connecting to farmers and fishermen directly. As consumers shopped for local products, they were encouraged to snap photos of their purchases and experiences, share them on social media and tag @SweetGrownAlabama for a chance to win a prize pack full of Sweet Grown Alabama goodies. The promotion helped spread awareness online while sparking community engagement.
Farmers markets who participated in Sweet Grown Alabama Day with special events included:
- Albertville Farmers Market
- Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, Foley
- Market at Pepper Place, Birmingham
- Monroeville Market Days Farmers Market (Participated with events on Thursday)
- Northport Farmers Market
- Town of Berlin Farmers Market
- Tuscaloosa River Market
- Village of Providence Farmers Market, Huntsville
Farmers across the state felt the love and support firsthand. “This is one of our busiest and most rewarding days of the year,” said Hunter Tolleson of Grown by Grace Farms. “Seeing so many folks come out just to support Alabama farmers reminds us why we do what we do. It truly means the world.”
About Sweet Grown Alabama
Sweet Grown Alabama is a non-profit foundation that enhances marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama-grown foods and other agricultural products. Farmers, product makers, restaurants, retailers and others are encouraged to join the branding program and use the Sweet Grown Alabama logo on their locally grown products. To learn more visit www.SweetGrownAlabama.org.