National Farmer’s Day—October 12–represents the opportunity to spotlight the men and women whose labor feeds us and sustains rural communities across the country.
On September 18, Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick Pate joined a gathering at Sweet Creek Farm Market in Pike Road to formally proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama.
“In Alabama, farmers are the backbone of our communities. They work tirelessly to put food on our tables, clothes on our backs and keep our rural economies strong,” Commissioner Pate said at the event. “Farmers’ Day … is about instilling a deeper appreciation for the farmers and ranchers whose hard work sustains us all.”…