Neighbors Magazine, July 2020

July 2020 | Volume 45 | Number 7 Debra Davis | Editor Marlee Moore | Associate Editor Laura Unger | Graphic Designer ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION Paul Pinyan | Executive Director Jeff Helms | Director of Communications FEDERATION OFFICERS Jimmy Parnell | President, Stanton Rex Vaughn | Vice President | North, Huntsville Jon Hegeman | Vice President | Central, Anniston George Jeffcoat | Vice President | Southeast, Gordon Jake Harper | Vice President | Southwest, Camden Steve Dunn | Secretary-Treasurer, Evergreen DIRECTORS Brian Glenn | Hillsboro Mark Byrd | Danville Donald Sewell | Southside Tim Whitley | Horton Joe Anders | Northport Phillip Hunter | Birmingham Joe Lambrecht | Wetumpka Jimmy Holliman | Marion Junction Bill Cook | Montgomery Steve Stroud | Goshen Mark Kaiser | Seminole Chris Carroll | Ariton Kathy Gordon | Dadeville Jonathan Sanders | Brundidge Neighbors (ISSN 0162-3974) is published monthly by the Alabama Farmers Federation, 2108 East South Boulevard, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 or (334) 288-3900. For information about Alabama Farmers Federation member benefits, visit the website www.alfafarmers.org. Periodicals postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama, and additional mailing offices.

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In This Issue 5 | Triple E Farm Named Farm Of Distinction

28 | Simple Summer Salad Sensations

6 | Top Farm-City Counties, Students Recognized

11 | FarmPAC Voter Guide 19 | Iron-Clad Solutions

For Classic Cookware

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On The Cover

Fresh produce abounds at the Echo Community Garden.

Bill Ferguson and other local farmers tend the U-pick , where visitors take half their haul home; the rest is delivered to needy families.

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Lowndes County Family Wins Farm Of Distinction Contest

Triple E Farm in Lowndes County was named Alabama’s 2020 Farm of Distinction. From left are Thomas and Melissa Ellis, Alabama Farmers Cooperative’s Samantha Carpenter, and Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance President Jimmy Parnell.

Lowndes County beef, poultry A and pecan operation was named Alabama’s Farm of Distinction May

12 during a special livestream of the Alabama Farm-City Awards.

Thomas and Melissa Ellis of Triple E Farm and Priester’s Pecans Inc. received more than $15,000 in prizes and will represent Alabama in the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest during the Sunbelt Ag Expo Oct. 20-22.

“We consider ourselves an agricultural family from the word ‘go,’” Thomas said. “We’re looking forward to having the fifth generation come along and be involved in the business, but right now, we really enjoy seeing our sons and daughters-in-law involved in the business.”

Triple E Farm began in 1981 when Thomas bought part of a commercial beef herd from the widow of a respected cattleman. Two years later, he and Melissa built their first poultry

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houses. Today, the operation spans 1,000 acres and includes a 50-cow beef herd; 1,000 head of stocker cattle annually; and three poultry houses producing almost 400,000 chickens a year.

Meanwhile, Priester’s Pecans cracks, shells and processes more than 1.5 million pounds of gift-quality nuts a year and produces candy, baked goods and snacks, which are marketed through retail stores, a website, fundraisers and wholesale agreements.

Over the years, the family has overcome challenges, including high interest rates, a tornado, a fire at the Priester’s candy kitchen and failure of a second pecan business in Georgia.

Through it all, the Ellises have been steadied by faith.

“I depend on the good Lord to help me get up every day and have a positive attitude and keep moving forward,” Thomas said. “I feel like my wife and I are maintaining what we’ve been given

the opportunity to take care of, whether it’s Priesterʼs, the farm business or the land.”

As Alabama’s Farm of Distinction, the Ellises received a John Deere Gator from Ag-Pro, SunSouth and TriGreen dealers; a $1,000 gift certificate from Alabama Farmers Cooperative (AFC); an engraved farm sign from Alfa Insurance; and $2,500 as the state’s representative at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Andy and Karen Williams of Circle W Farms in Henry County were named runner-up and received a Traeger grill and supplies valued at $1,000 from First South Farm Credit and a $500 gift certificate from AFC. The farms were judged on productivity, stewardship and management. Judges Bob Plaster of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries; Brandon Simpson of First South Farm Credit; and Jimmy Carlisle, formerly of the Alabama Farmers Federation, visited the farms Feb. 11.

The awards program was originally scheduled for April 2 in Birmingham but was canceled due to restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Alabama Farm-City Committee Chairman Jeff Helms said the livestream was an opportunity to showcase Farm of Distinction finalists through a video presentation despite not being able to gather for a banquet.

“Alabama is blessed with exceptional farmers,” Helms said. “The Ellis and Williams families are the cream of the crop. They are salt-of-the-earth people who have built successful businesses, which allow them to give back to their communities through leadership, economic development and conservation of natural resources.

We are proud to have Triple E Farm and Priester’s Pecans representing Alabama at the Sunbelt Ag Expo this fall.”

A recording of the livestream is available at Facebook.com/ AlabamaFarmers.

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Coffee, Pike Counties Take Top Honors In Farm-City Awards Other Division 1 Winners

n Lee County — Best Farm-City Tour n Colbert County — Best Farm-City Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner n Houston County — Best Special Activities n Dale County — Target Award

Other Division 2 Winners

Coffee County volunteers received the state award for Best Farm-City Committee among larger counties.

From left are Alabama Farm-City Committee Chairman Jeff Helms, and Coffee County Farm-City Committee members Sue Leverett, Nikki Drewery, Dorris Skipper, Cindy Kinney, Annie Hendrix and Gavin Mauldin.

Pike County Farm-City volunteers snagged the Best Farm-City Committee Award among smaller counties.

From left are Alabama Farm-City Committee Chairman Jeff Helms, Dana Sanders, Tracy Shaver, Deborah Huggins-Davis, Tammy Powell, Emily Aaron and Jaine Treadwell.

ctivities designed to build bridges A between rural and urban residents earned Coffee and Pike counties top

honors during the Alabama Farm-City Awards May 12. The event was held via livestream after COVID-19 restrictions forced the cancellation of an April 2 luncheon in Birmingham.

“Coronavirus highlighted what Farm-City volunteers have always known — we are dependent on one another to get food and fiber from farms to our families,” said Alabama Farm-City Committee Chair Jeff Helms. “From farmers and forest owners to truckers and manufacturers to grocers and chefs,

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we all ‘Keep Alabama Growing.’”

Counties were split in populationbased divisions. Coffee County was named Best Farm-City Committee in Division 1 (for larger counties), while Pike County won the top award in Division 2 (for less populated counties).

Coffee County’s Farm-City activities included a tour of farms and agribusinesses; a banquet with 350 attendees; the Real McCoy’s Luncheon to honor older farmers; and a petting zoo for 1,000 preschoolers. Coffee County also won Division 1 awards for Best Media Coverage and Proclamation and Best Scrapbook.

n Chambers County — Best Farm-City Tour and Best Scrapbook n Fayette County — Best Farm-City Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner n Barbour County — Innovative Idea Honorable Mention n Lawrence County — Innovative Idea Honorable Mention In addition to a tour and banquet, Pike County activities included a photography exhibit of old barns; a tree giveaway; peanut donation to educators; a third-grade farm day; and a job swap between a farmer and the probate judge. They also won Division 2 awards for Best Media Coverage and Proclamation, Best Civic Club Activities and Best Special Activities.

Runners-up were Cullman County, Division 1, and Cherokee County, Division 2. Cullman County also won the Innovative Idea Award and had Best Civic Club Activities in Division 1.

Cherokee County’s Division 2 honors included the Innovative Idea Award and Target Award for staying on theme.

Bob Harris was named Volunteer of the Year for stepping up as Lee County chair when unforeseen circumstances left the seat vacant. During Harris’s two-year tenure, the committee increased participation in programs and initiated new projects. He was praised for enthusiasm and creativity.

Houston County’s Phillip Carter won the Service Award for going the extra mile as an employee of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in service to the county committee. He was described as one of Farm-City’s most vocal advocates.

Farm-City Week 2020 is Nov. 20-26.

The theme is “Sweet Grown Alabama.” alfafarmers.org

Kendall McVay of Lawrence County creatively incorporated the Alabama state flag in her winning poster for fourth through sixth grades.

Sam Thornton of Houston County won first place and $200 in the Kindergarten through third-grade poster contest.

Students Honored In Farm-City Poster, Essay, Video Contests

oung artists and storytellers were Y honored during the Alabama Farm-City Awards livestream May 12

for showcasing how farmers “Keep Alabama Growing.”

Students from Autauga, Houston, Lawrence and Shelby counties took home top honors in the state Farm-City poster, essay and video contests.

Contestants competed for state awards after winning county contests last fall.

Alabama Farm-City Committee Chairman Jeff Helms said the “Keep Alabama Growing” theme encouraged competitors to explore the diversity and importance of agriculture and forestry.

“Since 1955, Farm-City Week has been observed the week before Thanksgiving to foster understanding between farmers and city neighbors,” Helms said. “In Alabama, the poster, essay and video programs plant seeds of understanding with students who may never live on a farm.”

Alabama Farmers Cooperative (AFC) provided cash prizes for winning contestants and schools. AFC serves farmers, gardeners and homeowners with about 80 Quality Co-op stores in Alabama, Florida and Tennessee.

An awards luncheon was originally planned for April 2 in Birmingham but was canceled due to restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. View winning posters, essays and video at AlabamaFarmCity.org. alfafarmers.org

Poster contest, Kindergarten-Third Grades

n First place and $200 — Sam Thornton, first grade, Heard Elementary School in Houston County n Second place and $100 — Danie Fielder, third grade, Munford Elementary School in Talladega County

Poster Contest, Fourth-Sixth Grades

n Mattie Wisener, sixth grade, Arab Junior High in Marshall County n Greer Jones, fourth grade, Ariton Elementary in Dale County n Emerson Champagne, third grade, Southside Elementary School in Etowah County The 2020 Alabama Farm-City Calendar will feature poster contest winners and honorees.

n First place and $200 — Kendall McVay, fourth grade, Moulton Elementary School in Lawrence County n Second place and $100 — Will Thornton, sixth grade, Carver School of Math, Science and Technology in Houston County

Essay Contest, Seventh-Ninth Grades

Eight students received an honorable mention and $50 from AFC through the poster contest. n Asa Thompson, fourth grade, Pike Liberal Arts in Pike County n Maggie Phillips, first grade, Good Hope Primary in Cullman County n Kadence Provens, third grade, Caldwell Elementary in Jackson County n Corey Ellis, second grade, Bear Exploration Center in Montgomery County n David Thomas Aldridge, fifth grade, home-schooled in Fayette County

Essay Contest, 10th-12th Grades

n First place and $300 — Audrey Teaster, freshman, Autauga Academy in Autauga County n Second place and $200 — Ciara Laird, freshman, New Life Christian Academy in Pike County n First place and $300 — Emma Wendland, senior, Autauga Academy in Autauga County n Second place and $200 — Alex Simmons, junior, Elmore County High in Elmore County

Video Contest

n First place and $300 — Marion Bell, junior, home-schooled in Shelby County n Second place and $200 — Rio Murray, junior, Munford High in Calhoun County July 2020

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Monday Joins Federation As Area 2 Organization Director yler Monday started work with the T Alabama Farmers Federation June 1 as Area 2 organization

become more productive and successful,” said Monday, 36. “The Alabama Farmers director, which includes Federation does a fantastic Cullman, Fayette, Lamar, job of serving and Marion, Walker and advocating for our state’s Winston counties. In farmers, and I’m honored this role, Monday will to join the staff to help with coordinate activities of such a worthy cause.” county Farmers Federations The Marshall County in his area. native studied horticulture Previously employed at AU, earning bachelor’s, with Auburn University (AU) master’s and Ph.D. Monday as a horticulture research degrees in the discipline. fellow, Monday said he As an AU research fellow, looks forward to spending more time he managed research trials on fruit, talking with farmers in the field. vegetable and pecan production at sites “I find true joy in helping farmers throughout the state, among other job

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responsibilities.

Organization Department Director Mike Tidwell said Monday’s extensive agricultural research background will pay dividends in his new role.

“During his interview, Tyler said his dream job would be one where he could wake up each day and serve farmers,” Tidwell said. “That made an impression on me — to know this would truly be his dream job. I am confident Tyler will succeed, and I look forward to seeing all he accomplishes as he serves farmers in his area.”

Monday plans to reside in Cullman County along with his wife, Jennifer, and their three-month-old son, Copeland.

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Election 2020 Tuesday, July 14

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he opportunity to vote is among Americans’ most valued rights and most important civic duties. Each election cycle, county Farmers Federation leaders interview candidates and recommend endorsements through FarmPAC, the Alabama Farmers Federation’s political action committee.

The guide is provided as a tool for members. We encourage you to study the positions of all candidates and vote your choice.

Please exercise your right to vote in the primary runoff on Tuesday, July 14.

Polls are open throughout the state from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The last day to vote by absentee ballot in the July 14 primary runoff is July 9.

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF JULY 14, 2020

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FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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Ag Fares Well In Abbreviated Legislative Session

griculture and forestry fared well in A the Alabama Legislature this spring, despite the regular session being interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions.

The abbreviated session saw only 16 non-appropriations bills enacted out of 856 introduced. Both the General Fund (GF) and Education Trust Fund (ETF) budgets, however, increased including funding for programs important to farmers.

Alabama Farmers Federation External Affairs Department Director Matthew Durdin credited conservative budgeting for allowing the state to weather the economic fallout from COVID-19.

“Actions taken by the Legislature during the last several sessions paid off by keeping Alabama out of proration,” Durdin said. “Efforts to control spending, stimulate economic activity and strengthen reserves prevented drastic cuts some were anticipating.

We thank the Senate and House of Representatives for their stewardship and continued investment in rural Alabama.”

The $7.2 billion ETF budget, which goes into effect Oct. 1, was the largest in state history. The Career Tech Initiative

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saw a one-time increase of $215,000 for repairs at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center.

Overall, the Career Tech line item was $8.3 million, including $451,900 for agribusiness education programs such as Ag in the Classroom.

Spending was maintained for rural medicine programs at Auburn University, Tuskegee University and the University of Alabama, while the program at the University of Alabama in Huntsville saw a modest increase of $21,000. Altogether, the programs received almost $2.7 million.

Funding at Auburn University included $250,000 for the Poultry Science Department and $250,000 for a national livestock coordinator to revive Auburn’s Livestock Judging Team.

In the $2.4 billion GF budget, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries received almost $15 million, including new appropriations for the North Alabama Agriplex, $100,000; Industrial Hemp Program, $130,000; Sweet Grown Alabama, $250,000; and Farm to School, $120,000.

Funding for the Concentrated Animal Feed Operations (CAFO) program at the Alabama Department

of Environmental Management was preserved at $575,000.

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) received an additional $1.6 million for a total of almost $10.4 million.

Funding for Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) programs increased $650,000 to $4 million.

The Soil and Water Conservation Committee (SWCC) received $2.9 million, including more than $81,000 in matching funds for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to increase on-farm irrigation and more than $350,000 in matching funds for the Feral Swine Program. SWCC also received an additional $200,000 in the ETF for a total of $2.1 million, while the education appropriation for RC&D was up $500,000 to $3.1 million.

Agricultural legislation derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic included bills requiring labeling for lime; the recording of satisfied liens on agricultural mortgages; and allowing small farm wineries to sell directly to retail stores. Major issues expected to dominate the session which also were sidelined included proposals to legalize gambling and medical marijuana.

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How did you get involved in agriculture?

I grew up showing Western pleasure horses and worked for a cutting horse trainer; cleaning stalls and riding horses was my first job. In 2003, I graduated from Auburn in ag education.

Kirk Smith Kirk Smith, 39, is an agriscience teacher who is sharing his penchant for livestock shows in the classroom and at home.

His children, 12-year-old Mackenzie and 11-yearold Mason, help raise show ewes, in addition to Simmental and SimAngus cattle, at Strawberry Cattle Co. Smith is first vice chair of the Alabama Farmers Federation State Meat Goat & Sheep Committee and serves on the Blount County Farmers Federation board. He’s a member of the Cullman County Cattlemen’s Association. He and wife Tonya, who works at Redstone Arsenal, have been married 17 years. They attend Arab First Baptist. alfafarmers.org

Tell us about teaching ag.

I teach seven different classes at Appalachian High School. I like that young kids are eager and excited. I also like that you can have good conversations with the older kids.

When did your kids start showing livestock?

Mackenzie was 4 when we started. We bought two lambs, and the next thing I knew, we had a flock of ewes and were raising sheep. As soon as they were old enough, we started showing cattle.

What do you enjoy about farming?

I like teaching my children responsibility. Mason, especially, is interested in what feed we use and why. My best friends I talk to every day are people I met showing. It’s the kids’ project, but it’s really a family project.

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Farmers Federation, the state’s largest farm organization.

Kaycee Wright, an animal sciences major with a concentration in equine science, is working with Ag in the Classroom (AITC) and the Federation Women’s Leadership Division. Meanwhile, agricultural communications student Bill Taylor is an ag policy intern with the Federation’s Governmental and Agricultural Programs (GAP) Department.

Wright, 20, is a Cullman County native who is also pursuing a minor in communications. She will develop educational materials for AITC and work on agricultural education and promotion; advocacy; and leadership development for the Federation.

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in the agriculture industry,” Wright said. “I already have a photography business and hope to develop skills that will lead to a career in agricultural communications.”

Wright was a photographer and social media specialist for AU’s College of Agriculture and served two summers at Quail Creek Resort in Hartselle. She also has experience working on a cattle and horse farm.

Wright chairs the AU Young Farmers and is a member of

Collegiate Cattlemen and Ag Hill Communicators.

Tuscaloosa County native Taylor will work across departments to advocate for agriculture; produce ag policy communications; and strengthen his understanding of governmental and Federation work.

“My passion for agriculture stemmed from growing up on a farm and understanding the hardships that are faced by farmers and others in the agriculture industry,” said Taylor, 21. “I want to be an advocate for agriculture, and I think this new position will help prepare me for my future career.”

Taylor has worked as a communications and marketing intern in the AU College of Agriculture and participated in the Alabama Ag Expedition sponsored by the Alabama Wheat & Feed Grain Producers. He is also a letterman on the Auburn Tigers football team as a long snapper.

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Goodwill Grows In Community Garden

By Marlee Moore

he Echo Men’s Club is all in at the T Community Garden, a U-pick on halves abounding with sweet corn,

squash, tomatoes, potatoes and more off Highway 27 in Dale County.

The garden is a 7-acre cornucopia

where pickers take part of their bounty; the rest is delivered to needy families.

“We provide fresh vegetables for members of our community,” said farmer Bill Ferguson, whose poultry farm is near the garden. “Used to, everyone had gardens. Today, people bring their kids or grandkids here to learn how to

Siblings Allie and Jake Moore enjoy helping their dad, Brandon, and grandfather, Bill Ferguson, pick produce such as okra at the Echo Community Garden.

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Shirley Hunt, left, is one of hundreds of visitors who frequent the Echo Community Garden. When Hunt had out-of-town guests earlier this year, Echo Men’s Club member Warren McLendon, right, loaded produce for Hunt and her granddaughter, Malaina.

pick. They may have never been to a garden.”

Ferguson and other farmers are local Men’s Club members. Their hearts for service and easy access to equipment planted seeds for the Echo Community Garden in 2019.

From 7-10 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. daily, Men’s Club members such as Dan Grantham and Lamar Newman direct visitors to pick rows of free, perfectly ripe produce.

“We’ve never sold a penny out of here,” Grantham said. “Even watermelons that could bring $5 a piece, we give those away.”

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and shut-in community members. They also donate produce to the Echo United Methodist Church (UMC) monthly food giveaway.

“If anyone knows of someone who can’t come to the garden, we take it to them,” Newman said.

Echo is a 15-minute drive from Abbeville, Headland, Midland City and Ozark, but the garden draws visitors from greater distances — like Clio in Barbour County, Coffee Springs in Geneva County and the Florida Panhandle.

In late May, the garden’s bounty helped local Shirley Hunt feed out-oftown guests. When Hunt arrived at the garden for pickup, club member Warren McLendon loaded her van with a crate of just-picked produce, shielding Hunt from a misting rain.

Hunt thanked the men for their generosity, time and help meeting people’s physical needs.

“They’ve been a blessing to our community,” she said. “Vegetables are expensive, and these men look after the seniors and those in need. I don’t think they’ll turn anyone away.”

Brandon Moore helped found the Echo Men’s Club last year. He said their goal isn’t to turn a profit but to serve God while serving others.

“We didn’t do this to make ourselves look good. We did this to help people and glorify God,” he said.

Moore called the garden a living testament to God’s grace and bounty.

The garden went 42 days without rain in 2019. While some plants drooped from lack of moisture, the fruit kept making.

“This garden produced because God made it produce,” Moore said.

During the drought, visitors picked more than 6,000 ears of corn in just two days. Planting doubled this year, and pickers multiplied.

“We want to grow more and more,” Grantham said.

Newman added, “And give more and more.”

The men said it’s a worthwhile investment of time and dollars.

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know Echo UMC Pastor Alan Meyer. This spring, several community members donated tomato transplants grown from last year’s crop.

The garden teems with produce nearly year-round, with fall crops following summer’s bounty.

Ferguson and other farmers are familiar with producing food on a large scale. They said the impact of meeting local needs through a community garden is limitless and satisfying.

“I believe every farming community should have something like this,”

Ferguson said. “Yes, it takes work, but with 10-15 people working together, you can accomplish a lot. I know there are other farmers just like us that wouldn’t mind doing the work.”

The Echo Community Garden is located at coordinates 31.4861731, -85.4500022.

Visit the Echo UMC Happenings Facebook page to learn more.

Brandon Moore is a member of the Echo Men’s Club, which founded the Community Garden in 2019. The garden overflows with watermelons, squash, corn, tomatoes, potatoes and more.

From left are Echo Men’s Club members Bill Ferguson, Warren McLendon, Dan Grantham, Brandon and Jake Moore, Lamar Newman and Trevor Ferguson.

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By Stacey Little f there was a fire at our house, the first Igreat-grandmother’s things I’d save are my family, dog and cast iron skillet.

Heather, Jack and Ella are obviously first, but that skillet is a family heirloom.

I can’t imagine the number of biscuits baked in it or the amount of chicken it fried to perfection. It has fed countless mouths — thousands, I’m sure. When my great-grandmother passed 18 years ago, that skillet was the greatest treasure that could have been bequeathed.

It’s a workhorse now, too. It’s not reverently displayed on a high shelf. It gets used weekly, because that’s what BigMama would want. It’s heavy and a little rough around the edges, but the inside is slick as glass. Nothing sticks.

That’s what makes it amazing.

Cast iron cookware, like this skillet, holds heat well. It’s virtually indestructible. It’s easy to use. It’s great for cooking anything from eggs to grilled cheese to cornbread.

For some, the care and cleaning of cast iron can be intimidating, but with a

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Seasoning

Seasoning a cast iron skillet is one of the most important things you can do. It’s the process of applying very thin layers of fat and cooking them at high temperatures. The fats polymerize and form a hard, plastic-like coating on the iron surface. This coating makes the pan nonstick. Each time you cook with it, another layer is added, so the more you use it, the better it gets.

While many new products come pre-seasoned, I find the factory seasoning isn’t enough. I prefer to buy

cast iron unseasoned (or bare) and season it myself. It takes time but is pretty painless.

Start by washing the skillet with hot, soapy water. Dry it completely.

Turn the oven to 200 F and place the skillet in the oven to warm. After 10 minutes, remove the skillet and use a lint-free towel to apply an incredibly thin layer of vegetable oil over the surface — inside and out, handle and all.

Wipe off the oil with another cloth. That may seem strange, but we only want a microscopically thin layer of oil left on the skillet. Too much and the surface can get sticky.

I always use vegetable oil, such as soybean or canola, or vegetable shortening for seasoning a skillet.

They’re easily found, affordable and work well.

Next, place the skillet upside down on the oven rack and increase the heat to 500 F or as high as your oven goes. Bake 1 hour. Baking upside down prevents pools of oil from forming sticky spots.

Turn the oven off and allow the skillet to cool enough to handle — at least 30 minutes.

Once cool enough to handle but still warm, apply another thin layer of oil and wipe off the excess. Turn the oven back up to 500 F and place the skillet in the oven, upside down, for another hour. Repeat three or four times to get the best finish.

Cleaning

A Note From Stacey: My friends at Stargazer Cast Iron sent a bare, 10.5-inch skillet to show the change in color as you apply layers of seasoning. A bare skillet starts out silver-gray but turns the much more familiar dark patina when properly seasoned.

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Growing up, I was taught to never ever put soap in a cast iron skillet. But modern science says we can use a mild, nonabrasive soap if needed. That hard, polymerized coating on a seasoned skillet is like plastic and takes more than soap to wash away.

I typically wash the skillet with hot water and use a plastic scraper or a couple tablespoons of kosher salt to scrub the hard-to-clean bits — only using soap if it’s absolutely necessary.

Don’t use abrasive scouring pads and cleaners as they damage the finish.

Then dry it and wipe a thin coating of oil over the surface; use another cloth to wipe off the excess. Place the skillet back in the warm oven or on the stovetop over low heat to ensure it’s

SouthernBite.com food blogger Stacey Little said he isn’t afraid to use soap on cast iron — when necessary. Typically, he washes skillets with hot water and uses a plastic scraper or salt to scrub.

completely dry.

Store cast iron with cloths or paper towels between them as stacking can scratch the seasoning.

Cooking

In most cases, you’ll want to heat the skillet before cooking with it. This is especially true with cornbread and when searing.

Be cautious about the utensils you use. Wood, plastic and silicone are best, as metal tools can damage the seasoning.

Though a quick dash of lemon juice won’t cause much harm, slow cooking acidic things like tomato sauce in cast iron can start to break down the seasoning.

Troubleshooting

A round or two of the seasoning method should correct most issues, such as rust or a damaged finish. Scrub the pan in hot, soapy water and follow the seasoning steps.

If it’s more serious, you can always start from scratch. Run the cookware through your oven’s self-cleaning cycle.

The high-temperature will burn off old seasoning and built up gunk. Cool the skillet completely, wash with hot, soapy water, and season.

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Lightning bugs are partial to tall grass, which is why more flashes of light blink over infrequently mown parks and fields.

By Lois Chaplin

ne of the wonderful things about Alabama is its multitude of O lightning bugs. Many Alabamians have

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fond memories of chasing those flashes in the dark. Lightning bugs are partial to the state’s abundant resources, such as leaf litter, moist soils, heat and humidity, which explains why the Xerces Society reports Alabama is one of five states with the most firefly species.

Firefly — You read that right.

That’s what many people call them, especially in the West and North, while Southerners say “lightning bug.”

What do lightning bugs have to do with gardening? A whole lot. Lawn and garden management influences whether they live in yards. The lightning bugs we chase are winged adults that typically live just two to four weeks.

Before becoming adults, young, crawling lightning bug larvae live in the soil an entire year or two. The larva looks like a roly-poly with only six legs, and its underside may glow. Each larva is subject to whether our gardening practices provide adequate moisture, food, shelter and protection.

One of the simplest, most effective things a homeowner can do is leave leaf litter in place, especially where the soil is shady and moist. Leaf litter attracts snails and slugs — the lightning bug larva’s favorite foods — that most adult lightning bugs don’t eat. Lightning bugs

are beetles, so many lawn insecticides used to control beetle grubs and other lawn pests can kill larvae in the ground.

An untreated lawn favors their presence.

In the summer while adults are active, it’s also best to avoid mosquito foggers.

Lightning bugs are partial to tall grass, too. That’s why more flashes blink over infrequently mown parks and fields, especially near water.

From May till late summer, my husband keeps our mower higher, at 4 inches, and mows in sections, cutting only one part of our lot at a time to minimize disturbance.

When adult lightning bugs emerge in late spring and summer (the timing is influenced by warmth and moisture), females rest at the tip of leaf blades to flash in response to male flashes. Lighting bugs communicate through flashes to find each other so they can mate, lay eggs and continue their generations. Keeping nighttime lights low during their mating season helps lightning bugs also, as too-bright lights can reduce visibility of their flashes. There are many species of lightning bugs, each with a characteristic flash pattern. Even the level at which they fly is species-specific.

To learn more about the species, the Xerces Society offers a primer on “Conserving Jewels of the Night” at xerces.org.

Many believe lightning bugs aren’t as numerous as they once were, so researchers are seeking information about their distribution and populations.

Tufts University and the Audubon Society invite all to record sightings at Firefly Watch. Learn more at MassAudobon.org.

Lightning bug larva looks like a roly poly but with just six legs, and its underside may glow. Larvae live in the soil for a year or two before becoming adults.

A good source for identifying local species is “Fireflies, Glow-worms and Lightning Bugs,” a printed beginners field guide by Lynn Frierson Faust, the “Lightning Bug Lady” of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Use the above resources to learn more about these mysterious and fascinating beetles. This is a type of lightning we want nearby.

Lois Chaplin is an accomplished gardener and author. Her work appears here courtesy of Alabama Farmers Cooperative.

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t’s morning in Alabama. I’m driving.

There is green everywhere. Live oaks that are old enough to predate the Stone Age. Tin sheds. Peanut fields with perfect rows that run for miles in straight lines.

American flags hang from most mailboxes, horse trailers, workshops, treehouses and semi-truck garages.

There are curves ahead, winding through the landscape. They will take you past Faith Chapel Church, Providence Primitive Baptist Church, New Chapel Baptist, First Assembly of God, United Methodist Church.

There’s the Perry Antique Store — which used to be a gas station. It sits on approximately 13 million acres of flat earth. Old men sit on its porch, chewing the fat. Watching traffic.

There are ancient mobile homes with brand new Fords out front.

There are brand new mobile homes with ancient Fords.

I pass red-dirt-road offshoots that lead to God-Knows-Where. Horses in front yards. Cattle in backyards.

Chimneys standing in empty fields.

I pass small towns, communities.

Brantley. Pine Level. Elba.

Kinston is about as big as a minute, but they have a nice baseball field.

Baseball is serious in Kinston.

“Now entering Geneva County.”

I slow down to drive across bumpy creek bridges. There’s a crumbling red house — probably older than the late

great Kathryn Tucker Windham.

Bass boats sit by the highway with for-sale signs. Farm-implement graveyards stretch clear to China.

There is a man, burning trash in his lawn. There are manmade bream ponds. Overgrown yards with rusty swing sets and children’s playhouses with wood rot.

Silos. Chicken farms. Cattle farms.

Tree farms.

Duke’s Meat House is doing good business. I’ll bet Duke can hickorysmoke the sin out of a shoulder.

Earlytown, Alabama, has seen a lot in its day. So has the abandoned Volkswagen in a hayfield.

Round bales of hay. Tall longleaf pines. Tin roofs galore.

Farmhouses with grandkids, sitting on front swings, shirtless. A lonesome cow, standing by a mile marker.

Hacoda, Alabama. Ponds. Live oaks.

Camp Victory.

Entering Covington County.

There’s a kudzu problem here. And a sunshine problem. There is a family, walking the shoulder of the road, pushing a stroller. They wave. So do I. And I still haven’t passed a single vehicle on this highway.

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Food Safety Top Priority Of State’s Growers

By Katie Nichols uring the summer, many farmers stay active selling produce and D homemade products at farmers markets

and to grocery stores. Consumers may wonder how they can be sure the product they buy is safe, a thought that’s been at the forefront of many minds since the outbreak of COVID-19.

However, consumers shouldn’t worry. There are guidelines and rules in place to ensure items are safe.

Kristin Woods, an Alabama Extension food safety regional agent, said the produce industry uses Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to help protect against foodborne illness.

“Food system workers, including harvesters, packers, processing line workers and others, are critical to a safe and consistent food supply in the U.S.,” Woods said. “Many growers go through

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voluntary audits to verify that fruits and vegetables are produced, packed, handled and stored as safely as possible to minimize risks of microbial food safety hazards.”

Woods said there are key facts consumers should know about the produce industry.

Food system workers are highly trained. These workers undergo extensive training to prevent hazards that cause foodborne illness. They have knowledge to assess risks on the farm, during processing, at retail stores and in the kitchen.

Facilities are clean. Processing facilities have enhanced procedures to frequently clean and sanitize high-traffic surfaces.

Farmers Markets After COVID-19

Woods said continued basic hygiene practices can help keep produce and farmers market environments safe.

“We want to make farmers markets a safe place for everyone to shop,” she said. “Washing hands before and after shopping, social distancing from other shoppers, wearing a mask, and staying at home when feeling unwell will help reduce the spread of the virus.”

Because of COVID-19, many vendors adopted new packaging to reduce contact with customers. Also, farmers market shoppers may see new rules in place to help keep everyone safe.

Rules may include washing or sanitizing hands before entering the market, avoid touching produce to inspect it before purchasing and digital-only payment methods.

“Getting out in the fresh air will do all of us some good,” Woods said. “Don’t be afraid to visit your local farmers market and meet the people who grow your food. Pick up some Alabamagrown products while you are there.”

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Cornbread Salad

Prep Time 25 mins

Servings 8 to 10

Ingredients 1 (0.4-ounce) packet buttermilk ranch dressing mix 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup buttermilk Half a batch of prepared cornbread (2 to 3 cups when cubed) 1 (14.5-ounce) can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16-ounce) can of whole kernel corn, drained 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

ith summer upon us and grilling on the agenda, I’m always W looking for the perfect salad or side to

complement my smoked and grilled fare. I’m guessing you’re in the same boat. Y’all know I’m a helper, so this month I’m sharing some of my most favorite summer sides and salads that are sure to be the perfect addition to your warm weather menu.

Creamy Cucumber Salad is great with just about anything, but the cool and creamy flavors are especially delicious with grilled meats. I prefer this dish with garden-fresh cucumbers of the pickling or Kirby variety, but English cucumbers work as well. That added step of drawing out some of the water in the cucumbers might seem like extra work, but it helps keep the dressing from getting runny.

Pineapple Slaw might sound different, but it’s packed with tons of 28

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bright pineapple flavor and a bit of tang. While I’m a huge fan of cilantro in this dish and think it’s an important part of the flavor profile, you can certainly leave it out if you’re not a fan. On a side note: Did you know that folks who claim cilantro tastes like soap actually have a genetic predisposition that causes the ill flavor in their mouths? Weird but true.

If you’re getting bored with the same old pasta and macaroni salads, this Taco Pasta Salad adds a ton of flavor to a dish that can sometimes be a little bland. I spice up the dressing with a packet of taco seasoning and mix in corn, black beans, avocado and red onions to give this dish tons of flavor and great crunch.

Cornbread Salad is a real showstopper. With crumbled cornbread, tomatoes, green peppers, onion, cheese and a tangy ranch dressing, there aren’t many folks who won’t love this dish. I used to tell folks to use leftover

In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, and milk. Mix well and refrigerate.

Cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes and place in the bottom of a large bowl or trifle bowl.

Top cornbread layer with rinsed pinto beans. Next, layer corn. Top with bell pepper. Add onion, followed by chopped tomatoes. Add shredded cheddar.

Pour ranch dressing mixture on top; refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to develop. cornbread to make this deliciousness, but then I realized what a mythical thought “leftover” cornbread was. Now I tell folks that it’s worth making a pan just for this salad. One question I get asked a lot is how to serve it. I love seeing all the layers, so I typically leave it just as is and then allow it to be mixed as folks dish individual servings — or I’ll toss it all together right before serving. Either way, it’s delicious.

Y’all enjoy!

Stacey Little is a foodie, recipe developer and cookbook author whose Southern Bite blog helps families put simple, down-to-earth food on the table while preserving Southern cooking for future generations. See more recipes at southernbite.com. alfafarmers.org

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, well drained with the juice reserved 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

Pineapple Slaw

Prep Time 25 mins

Servings 5

Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) bag shredded coleslaw mix 1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, pepper, onion, cilantro and pineapple.

In a small bowl, make dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt and poppy seeds.

Add dressing to slaw and lightly toss to combine. Store in refrigerator for about an hour to allow flavors to blend. Taste and adjust seasoning just before serving.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Prep Time 20 mins

Servings 4 to 6

Ingredients 3 to 4 Kirby pickling cucumbers 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

Taco Pasta Salad

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Servings 6

Ingredients 1 (1-pound) box rotini pasta 1 (15.25-ounce) whole kernel corn, 1 cup mayonnaise drained 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning drained and rinsed 2 ripe avocados, diced 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon lime juice washed and sliced in half 1 small red onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese

Instructions Cook pasta according to instructions to just al dente. Cool completely by running cool water over the pasta, then drain.

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and taco seasoning.

Set aside.

Toss diced avocados in the lime juice to prevent them from browning.

Combine the pasta, avocados, lime juice, onion, cheese, corn, beans, tomatoes and cilantro in a large bowl. Add dressing and mix to combine. alfafarmers.org

Peel and thinly slice cucumbers.

Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of salt and place in a colander in the sink. Allow salt to draw out excess moisture for about 30 minutes.

Make dressing by combining sour cream, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, vinegar, sugar, garlic and dill.

Mix well.

Once cucumbers have drained, shake off excess moisture and combine with dressing in a large bowl. Refrigerate until serving.

Stacey’s Recipe Notes I prefer using the Kirby or pickling cucumber for this recipe, but English cucumbers work just fine. You’ll need 2 large English cucumbers if you go that route.

This dish is best served fairy quickly after being made. Even though the salt draws out some moisture, the longer it sits, more moisture will be drawn out and can make the dressing watery.

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