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The Alabama Farmers Federation hosted its annual "Taste of Alabama" legislative reception Wednesday, February 15, giving state legislators, constitutional officers and justices a sampling of what the state's farmers have to offer. As part of event Alabama Peanut Producers Association staff members, along with 2012 Little Miss and Miss National Peanut Festival queens, gave legislators a chance to taste “fresh off the grill” peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
About 250 people attended the meet-and-greet event held at the ALFA corporate office in Montgomery, Ala. This event affords farmers from throughout the state an opportunity to meet their elected officials face-to-face.
Guests moved about the room, sampling a variety of Alabama-grown products including beef, pork, chicken, catfish, fruits, vegetables, grits, honey, peanut butter and wild game.
Some were surprised by the unique grilled pb&j sandwiches and in fact, many guests asked for seconds!
Pictured is Alabama state representative Paul Lee enjoying a grilled pb&j served by the National Peanut Festival queens.
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The Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show has become a part of many growers’ to do list as they prepare for the upcoming planting season. This year’s show, held on February 9th at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Ala. marked a record crowd of more than 600 attendees.
 By all accounts the 2012 trade show was the largest ever. More than 80 exhibitors displayed industry-related products and equipment with the intent of assisting growers in their farming operations.
Whether you have been attending the show for years or this marked your first visit, there was something new and interesting for everyone. “I really enjoyed the show,” said Houston County, Ala. peanut grower William Meadows. “This was my first time coming to the show and I was really impressed with it. Unlike some of the other shows, this one is dedicated to peanuts and its producers.”
An afternoon grower educational program was held that included updates on the 2012 Farm Bill, pre-planting recommendations and a seed seminar.
David Holloman of Holloman Farms in Headland, Ala. was the winner of the grand door prize donated by Kelley Manufacturing Company.
Josh Grant of Uriah, Ala. was the winner of the door prize from Amadas Industries.
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The following is a list of dates, locations and times for the 2012 Peanut Production Meetings. 
These meetings will give growers important information as they begin planning their 2012 crop.
For more information, contact your local extension agent.
March 8
Lighthouse Restaurant
Bayou La Batre, Ala
11:00 a.m.
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Alfa Building
Robertsdale, Ala.
6:00 p.m.
March 9
David’s Catfish House
Atmore, Ala.
11:00 a.m.
March 15
Wiregrass Research & Ext. Ctr.
Headland, Ala.
6:00 p.m.
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The Alabama Peanut Producers Association annual meeting and the PeanutPAC of Alabama annual meeting will both be held in conjunction with this year’s Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Ala.
The Association meeting will begin at 11 a.m. immediately followed by the PeanutPAC meeting. For more information call the APPA office at 334-792-6482. |
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 It’s almost here. The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012. The event will take place at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds located on Hwy 231 South in Dothan, Ala.
Peanut growers that attend will not only be able to fine tune their farming operations, but they may win a season's use of a new peanut combine among other prizes.
Sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the one-day event offers farmers a full day to view the products and services of more than 70 exhibitors and a day of education. The show opens at 8:30 a.m. and will continue until 12 noon.
During the catered lunch, Bob Redding of The Redding Firm in Washington, DC, will be discussing something on everyone’s mind - the 2012 Farm Bill.
The show’s Grand Door Prize is being given by Kelley Manufacturing Company. The top prize will be one season’s use of a new four or six row KMC Peanut Combine on his/her farm for the 2012 peanut season. In addition, KMC will reduce the list price of the combine by $10,000 for purchase by the winner through an authorized KMC dealer. The winner must be certified as a peanut grower with an FSA farm number.
Another prize being offered is from Amadas Industries. This prize will be $10,000 off on a self-propelled peanut combine or $5,000 off a pull-type peanut combine or $1,000 off any other piece of equipment sold by Amadas.
Also throughout the trade show, growers will be given chances to win more than $4,000 in cash and prizes.
A grower seminar will be held during the afternoon. The seminar is being coordinated by the Alabama and Florida Peanut Producers Associations.
There will also be a Seed & Production Seminar that is being sponsored by: Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, The Peanut Foundation, American Peanut Shellers Association, Alabama and Florida Peanut Producers Associations.
All peanut growers are invited to attend the day’s events.
For more information on the show contact Teresa Wilson at APPA (334)792-6482 or email:
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