In The News...  | Commissioner Ron Sparks announces that the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) now offers computer based testing for certification of pesticide applicators. A primary responsibility of the ADAI Certification and Training Office is the licensing of pest management professionals. Now a paperless and more efficient option is available by using computers. more... |  | UPDATE: Commissioner Sparks advises consumers that the number of peanut butter products on the recall list continues to grow. Since the initial recall in early January, more than 155 products from 50 different manufacturers have been added to the list of products possibly contaminated. “Consumers should choose carefully when purchasing products containing peanut butter to be sure the products are not part of a recall,” said Sparks. more... |  | On January 20, 2009, a press conference was held to announce the winners of the Display Contest for the October Month of Alabama Food and a check for $63,000 was presented to the Janie Sims Children's Foundation as a portion of the proceeds from sales by Alabama manufacturing companies involved in this program. more... |  | Applications are now being accepted until Feb. 1 for the third year of the Congressional Ag Internship program sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation in cooperation with Alabama’s three land-grant universities -- Auburn University, Alabama A&M and Tuskegee University. more... |
| Farm Fresh Produce! |  | The 2008 Alabama U-Pick Directory is a guide to u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting Alabama U-Pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long at these Alabama Farms. |
| Alabama New Year Recipes! |  | As we start the new year, we usually think of cooking warm "comfort food" for family and friends. This month's Taco Soup and corn bread recipes feature ingredients or products made, produced or headquartered in Alabamar. Using these ingredients to create your deliciouse meals will help support Alabama’s economy at the same time. Be sure you check out the cooking video for the latest recipe demonstration! more... |
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Product Recalls - Jan 26th
| Product Spotlight |  | If you like homemade goodies then you will simply adore Chrissie Schubert’s Homemade Treats! Chrissie Schubert’s Treats is located in Andalusia, Alabama. Chrissie offers several varieties of gourmet treats including cookies, brownies and homemade yeast bread, features 9 delicious gourmet cookies, and even serves a light lunch from her small storefront. more... |
| In The Field |  | Kenny Pike, an Inspector for Pesticide Management and Testing, is shown doing an Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The WPS is developed for agriculture workers that use agriculture pesticides or who are exposed to pesticides. According to regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, handlers must receive training before they do any task that requires handling of pesticides. The regulations cover pesticides that are used in the production of agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses. This reduces the risk of pesticide related illness and injury. |
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