Governor Ivey Proclaims July 22 as “Sweet Grown Alabama Day”
Sweet Grown Alabama Day was celebrated Wednesday at the State Capitol with a special farmers market. Governor Kay Ivey also issued a proclamation that declared July 22, 2020, Sweet Grown Alabama Day.
Alabama’s farmers have a significant impact on Alabama with over 580,000 Alabamians working in agriculture and related industries.
Nearly 30 vendors and “Sweet Grown Alabama” members joined the celebration with a farmers market on Brainbridge Street in front of the State Capitol with produce such as meat, honey, pecans, and locally produced items.
The agricultural industry produces more than $70 billion annually and is a key employer and economic driver in Alabama.
You can visit their database at SweetGrownAlabama.org.
