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. Their searchable database allows consumers to easily connect with local farmers in their area and find specific Alabama grown products. Farmers, product makers, restaurants, retailers and others are encouraged to join the program and use the Sweet Grown Alabama logo on their products.
It’s no secret that “fresh tastes best” and has better quality and more nutritional value. But not only does supporting local farms taste better, it also plays an important role in the local economy. It cuts down on transport and emissions, as well, because the product does not have nearly as far to travel. In other words, Sweet Grown Alabama advocates for sustainability in more ways than one, all while improving the quality of life for Alabamians across the state.
When families choose a local product, whether it is beef, produce, eggs, or honey, it often feels like a simple decision about food quality. In reality, that purchase has a much wider impact. Economically,…