Farm Fire in Yavapai County forces evacuations
According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, everyone in the surrounding area should be “prepared” to evacuate at any time. YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently battling the Farm Fire, which has been burning about 30 miles north of Congress since August 8th. To get the latest updates on all […]
Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Shot Hundreds Of Rounds, Killing 80 Farm Animals
A Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team arrested a man on California's Pacific coast after he allegedly used a variety of firearms to slaughter about 80 livestock over a period of about three hours, according to a statement released on Tuesday. According to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), the suspect, Vicente Joseph Arroyo, 39, […]
Family Credits Farm Work For Boy Miraculously Saving Grandfather’s Life
Georgia boy Drake Lynn drove his grandfather's truck to safety in early July, saving both his own life and that of his diabetic grandfather, Atlanta News First reported Wednesday. Lynn's grandfather lost consciousness while driving, forcing the boy to drive his truck and pull it to safety on the side of the road. report. (Related […]
Home Show returns to State Farm Stadium | Features
The Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show is returning to Glendale with new activities, seminars and businesses for Arizonans to participate in. “It's a trade show with over 1,000 booths, and we host five events a year,” said Brianna Dibrell, event coordinator for the Maricopa County Home Show. “It's a great place for homeowners to […]
Storybook Farm on a mission to give childhoods back to children
Childhood is a time for dreaming of magic potions, princess fairy dresses, dragons in magical castles and more. However, even with all the desire in the world, many children struggle to “live happily ever after.” Welcome to Storybook Farm, a tranquil 51-acre working farm in Opelika whose mission is to “give kids their childhood back” […]
North Alabama farmers gather to demand pro-producer Farm Bill
Last weekend, a group of farmers from North Alabama came together to “Enough Is Enough” TourIt's a nationwide effort aimed at pressuring Congress to pass an annual farm bill that gives power back to American producers. Speakers addressed government policies that force consolidation in the food system by favoring large food corporations, often to the […]
As first Farm Bill in six years moves forward, Tuberville says Congress must get it right
After failing to pass a farm bill set to expire in five years in 2023, lawmakers in Washington are moving forward with a plan to pass one in 2024. In May, the Republican-led U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved The package allocates $1.5 trillion to address a wide range of needs for American farmers. Sen. Tommy […]
Alabama Farmers Federation praises GOP Farm Bill framework
Republicans on the U.S. Senate Agriculture and Nutrition Committee have laid out the framework for a new, more producer-centric farm bill. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell expressed the federation's gratitude to the lawmakers involved. “We thank Senator Boozman and his staff for addressing many of the priorities we heard directly from Alabama farmers,” Parnell […]
‘Puts farmers first’: Tuberville touts Senate GOP Farm Bill
Republicans on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the framework for a new GOP-backed farm bill. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a member of the committee, praised the new framework Wednesday, saying the revised farm bill is critical for both Alabama and American producers. “Every time I visit Alabama, I hear stories of farmers struggling […]
Tuberville responds to Senate Democrats refusing to negotiate on farm bill
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Tuesday slammed the Senate Agriculture Committee chairman over his comments about passing a new farm bill this year. Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said she has no intention of negotiating with Republicans on changes to the Thrift Food Program or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “I'm not […]
