Neighbors Magazine, September 2018 by Alabama Farmers Federation

VOLUME 43,

NUMBER 9

A Membership Publication of the Alabama Farmers Federation

September/Fall 2018

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Debra Davis, 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 Dean Wysner, Vice President/Central, Woodland George Jeffcoat, Vice President/Southeast, Gordon Jake Harper, Vice President/Southwest, Camden Steve Dunn, Secretary-Treasurer, Evergreen DIRECTORS Brian Glenn, Hillsboro Donald Hodge, New Market Donald Sewell, Southside Rickey Cornutt, Boaz Joe Anders, Northport Phillip Hunter, Chelsea Joe Lambrecht, Wetumpka Meador Jones, Gallion Bill Cook, Montgomery Steve Stroud, Goshen Sammy Gibbs, Atmore Chris Carroll, Ariton Debbie Roberts, Fayette Ben Maples, Elkmont

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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. Printed in the U.S.A.

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Chris and Jordyn Upchurch are Alabama’s 2018 Outstanding Young Farm Family. They raise poultry and cattle in Clay County. Photo by Marlee Moore

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Farmers Harvest Learning At Conference & Expo By Jeff Helms

labama farmers set aside concerns about prices and weather to focus on learning and fellowship at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 46th Commodity Producers Conference Aug. 2-4 in Montgomery. Cullman County farmer Darrel Haynes said, even with trade and farm bill impacts looming, it’s important to take time to share ideas with other farmers. “I’m an old man, and I hate to waste a day not learning something new — whether it’s learning a new source for breeding stock or just a different perspective for doing something,” Haynes said. “You learn things everywhere you go, but it’s the reconnection with friends that you see at these kinds of events that’s most special.” The conference offered a bumper crop of educational and networking opportunities including the second Alabama Farm & Land Expo with about 100 agribusiness vendors and research presenters. A series of six farm and industry tours in central Alabama highlighted Friday’s agenda, while Saturday featured seminars and a general session with American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton. “A lot of the sectors of the U.S.

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About 100 exhibitors welcomed attendees to the Alabama Farm & Land Expo in Montgomery Aug. 4. This is the second year the expo has been held in conjunction with the Commodity Producers Conference.

economy are doing very well,” Newton said. “Unemployment is at 17-year lows, but the farm economy is not doing very well. In some cases, commodity prices have fallen by more than 50 percent (since 2014), but the cost of production didn’t follow them down. So, the net effect is profit margins are getting squeezed.” Despite the red ink on farm ledgers, Newton said there’s reason to be optimistic. Lower corn stocks, poor growing conditions for Russian and European wheat, and short supplies of cotton in China could mean higher prices for those commodities. Meanwhile, Alabama farmers were looking to tour hosts, university researchers and Expo vendors for ways to increase production and reduce costs. Marshall County farmer Corey Hill participated in an agricultural industry tour in Pike County, including stops at a peanut butter plant and a pecan sheller. “I love to see how things are made, and the technology they use in food production is amazing,” Hill said. “At Whaley Pecan Company, we found out they can trace a single pecan from the bag 4

Farmers of all ages enjoyed touring central Alabama farms during the Commodity Producers Conference Aug. 3.

they sold it in all the way back to the original grower who brought it in. We’ve come such a long way with food safety.” In addition to tours and seminars, the conference hosted contests for the Young Farmers and Women’s Leadership divisions, as well as a new Hay and Forage Spokesperson Contest won by Limestone County’s Ben Maples. Check out the Federation’s Facebook and Flickr channels for more photos from the conference and expo. n S E P T E M B E R / FA L L 2 0 1 8

From left are 2018 Outstanding Young Farm Family winners Chris and Jordyn Upchurch of Clay County; Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell; Excellence in Agriculture winner Samantha Carpenter of Limestone County; and Discussion Meet finalists Hunter McBrayer of Marshall County, Sid Phelps of Tallapoosa County, Kyle Morris of Cullman County and Brady Peek of Limestone County.

Young Farmers Reap Rewards Of Hard Work By Marlee Moore

hris and Jordyn Upchurch of Clay County reaped the rewards of hard work and first-rate farming when they were named Alabama’s 2018 Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) Aug. 4. The multi-generation farmers were honored at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 46th Commodity Producers Conference in Montgomery and will receive over $70,000 in prizes. Their Rockin U farm in Lineville encompasses over 300 acres with 130 cows and three poultry houses. The OYFF prize package includes $35,000 toward a new Ford truck courtesy of Alfa Insurance; a John Deere 825i Gator sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit; and a lease on a John Deere tractor provided by John Deere, AgPro, SunSouth and TriGreen Equipment. New sponsor Register Barn Co. will provide the Upchurch S E P T E M B E R / FA L L 2 0 1 8

family a 30- by-40-foot pole barn. OYFF contestants are ages 18-35 and receive more than half their income from production agriculture. Runners-up were Chad and Heather Grant of Fort Deposit in Butler County and Gannon and Kristin Nunley of Vina in Franklin County. Each family received $500 from Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit. Finalists were named in March. Young farmers also competed in Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet contests during the conference. Samantha Carpenter of Madison in Limestone County beat out six competitors in the Excellence in Agriculture contest. Participants are involved in agriculture but derive more than half their income off the farm. Carpenter will receive a zero-turn mower from Corteva AgroSciences and a computer package from Valcom/CCS Wireless. Excellence in Agriculture first runner-up was Cody Rasco of 5

Blountsville in Cullman County, while Benton Derrick of Fyffe in DeKalb County was second runner-up. Four finalists were named in Discussion Meet, which simulates a committee meeting where contestants examine and problemsolve pressing agricultural issues. They are Hunter McBrayer of Boaz in Marshall County, Kyle Morris of Hanceville in Cullman County, Sid Phelps of Dadeville in Tallapoosa County and Brady Peek of Athens in Limestone County. Fifteen young farmers competed this year. The final round of Discussion Meet will be held during the Federation’s December annual meeting in Montgomery, where the winner will receive a four-wheeler from First South Farm Credit. All Young Farmers contest finalists received a Traeger grill courtesy of the Federation. Winners will represent Alabama at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in New Orleans in January. n w w w. A l f a F a r m e r s . o r g

Cotton In Full Bloom At Annual Contests

By Debra Davis

eautiful cotton quilts with thousands of tiny stitches, colorful tree skirts and a cotton-themed tablescape took first-place honors during the Alabama Farmers Federation's 46th Commodity Producers Conference Aug. 2-4. The contests were coordinated by the Federation's Women’s Leadership Division. Pam Madden of Baldwin County won first place in the Hand-Stitched Quilt Contest. Her quilt featured a honeycomb-shaped green and beige background with multicolored floral patterns. “It’s called ‘Grandmother’s Flower Garden,’ but I did most of it while I was sitting with a lady with Alzheimer’s. Her name was Emily, so it’s now named ‘Emily’s Flower Garden,’” Madden said. Madden started quilting in the early ‘80s, but said she got busy and stopped the hobby for a while. “I got back into it in the early ‘90s and have been enjoying it ever since,” she said. “I feel like it’s a blessing from God to be able to do it.” St. Clair County’s Jackie Stevens won second place in the hand-stitched contest. Third went to Deloris Mount of Crenshaw County. Baldwin County’s Bonnie Savell won first place in the MachineStitched Quilt Contest. She said her quilt is a “Road to Paradise” pattern. “A friend and I got together, and we wanted to do something together at the same time that was alike,” she said. “Quilting soothes w w w. A l f a F a r m e r s . o r g

First-place winners in the quilting, sewing and tablescapes contests were, from left, Bonnie Savell of Baldwin County, Machine-Stitched Quilts; Bonnie Martin of Russell County, Tablescapes; Tamara Rashleigh of St. Clair County, Christmas Tree Skirts; Autumn Buckley of Lamar County, Youth Christmas Tree Skirts; Regina Painter of Lauderdale County, Baby Quilts; and Pam Madden of Baldwin County, Hand-Stitched Quilts.

my soul. When I’m upset, if I go in my sewing room and sew for five or 10 minutes, I’m just calm and at peace with whatever was wrong.” Lauderdale County’s Regina Painter won second place in the machine-stitched division, and Melanie Connell of St. Clair County placed third. A colorful zebra-themed quilt by Painter won the Baby Quilt Contest. Second place went to Mary Burroughs of Tuscaloosa County, and third went to Glenda Stewart of Geneva County.

Federation Women's Director Kim Earwood recognizes Melanie Stokley of Washington County, who won the People’s Choice Award with this colorful machine-stitched quilt. 6

Adult and youth contests also were held for Christmas tree skirts. In the adult division, Tamara Rashleigh of St. Clair County won first place. Second place went to Jacqueline King of Houston County, and third went to Geneva County’s Elizabeth Usery. In the Youth Christmas Tree Skirt contest, Lamar County’s Autumn Buckley won first; Madison Cole of St. Clair County took second; and Brandi Schultz of Tallapoosa County was third. Russell County’s Bonnie Martin won first place in the Tablescapes Contest with a colorful cotton theme. Kim Seymore of Winston County won second, and Mary Alice Helms of Coffee County was third. A machine-stitched quilt by Melanie Stokley of Washington County won the People’s Choice Award, which was voted on by conference attendees. First-place winners in each division won $150, second-place winners received $100, and thirdplace winners won $75. n S E P T E M B E R / FA L L 2 0 1 8

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From left, Caitlin Williams, her parents, Julie Williams and Mark Williams, and H2A workers Moxie and Oscar Baustistia work on the Williams' Dairyland Nursery near Grand Bay. A former dairy farm, the nursery specializes in spiral topiaries made from Brodie red cypress and other trees and shrubs. Dairyland also sells a variety of other nursery items.

Twisting ThingsUp Topiary On The Rise

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etting out of the dairy business didn’t mean less work for Mark Williams and Julie Williams. They dug into the nursery industry one shovelful at a time and never looked back. “It seemed the hard work followed us from one adventure to another,” said Mark, 52. “Relationships are key in the nursery business. I was surprised how many contacts from the dairy industry followed us to the nursery industry.” Dairyland Nursery started in 2000 as an 11-acre traditional nursery that

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Oscar Baustistia were hired to help keep it growing. It didn’t take them long to pick up the art of pruning, which is done without a pattern. Julie said knowing how many trees to plant is challenging. “We always try to guess how many to plant,” she said, pointing to over 1,000 topiary plants at the nursery. “It seems lately we can’t plant enough to keep up with demand. It’s always a gamble when you work five years out.” Growing affordably priced trees helps expand the w w w. A l f a F a r m e r s . o r g

customer base, said Dairyland customer Jim McCook of Magnolia Landscape Supply in Summerdale. “Topiary plants can’t be found at a big box store, so we try to meet the niche market here,” McCook said. “Our main customers are individuals looking to spruce up their entryways or add a unique dimension to their yards.” McCook said Dairyland Nursery-grown topiaries are a long-term investment, adding natural color and greenery to lawns and porches. He sells 7-gallon trees for $100, while 15-gallon topiary plants are $200. Mark attends the Gulf States Horticultural Expo every January to meet new customers and highlight his unique product. “Our biggest challenge has been becoming known for our products,” Mark said. “People want to know what the trees look like before they buy, but once they trust us, they allow us to pick out their plants.” Mark and Julie said they never imagined topiary becoming as in-demand as it is today. “It is an honor to know people want to buy something that we have spent time to hand carve and nurture for five years,” Julie said. “Knowing that we can make others happy makes me happy.” n

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labama native Keith Gray has been appointed chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) by the Trump administration and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Gray has decades of political experience and formerly served as National Affairs Gray director for the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance. Previously, he was a legislative assistant for then-U.S. Rep. Terry Everett, R-Ala. More recently, he was president of Gray Matter Consulting LLC. “Agriculture is woven into the fabric of America’s rural communities. Providing crop

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said. “His extensive background in agriculture and grasp of the issues that farmers care about will help us achieve many of our goals — from expanding the farm safety net to increasing access to capital for beginning farmers.” Federation President Jimmy Parnell congratulated Gray on his appointment. “Keith has an excellent record of serving Alabama farmers,” Parnell said. “We’re excited about the opportunity to put his knowledge and experience to work for USDA and farmers across America.” Gray graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree in political science and a master’s in public administration. He also is a graduate of the George Mason School of Law in Arlington, Virginia. He and wife Nicole live in Alexandria, Virginia, and have two children. n

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Sweet Success: Beekeepers Buzz About Alabama Honey By Morgan Graham

Doug Hudgins and son Aaron of Elmore County own Hudgins Honey Co. in Coosada. Their hobby-turned-business harvested 60 gallons of honey last year.

lead bees to his hives, as opposed to purchasing from a breeder. “Most of the hives I have now just swarmed in, and I was able to relocate them into a box where they started producing honey,” said Nall, whose 12 hives produce about 25 gallons of honey annually — enough to share with church family while saving some to swirl into dishes at home. In Coosada, Hudgins and son Aaron divide and buy hives to expand their business in Elmore County. The duo began Hudgins Honey Co. in 2017 after years of hobby beekeeping. He said they intend Conecuh County to grow the 80-hive beekeeper Glenn Nall business to 200+ harvests about 25 gallons of honey annually. The 80 this year. year old said he visits his In 2017, their hives to remember how hives produced simple life is. 60 gallons of raw honey. The elder Hudgins said he never imagined his hobby could become a full-time job and business. “We have people waiting to buy our honey,” said Doug, 57. “Sometimes it seems like it flies off the shelf.” Doug handles day-to-day operations while Aaron markets and sells honey to local grocery stores and the Prattville Farm

lenn Nall and Doug Hudgins have never met, but they’re united in a sweet appreciation for the golden, sticky goodness Alabama honeybees produce. “It’s almost amazing to see honeybees work. It makes me thankful to have them,” said Nall, who lives in Castleberry in Conecuh County. “If I’m ever in a bad mood, I just go visit the hives and remember how simple life is.” Nall, 80, has kept bees for over 55 years. He said he's an old-school beekeeper and doesn’t wear a beekeeper suit or veil when collecting honey. He lets Mother Nature

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Two-Year Program Trains Next Generation Of A.L.F.A. Leaders

By Marlee Moore

The investment is paying dividends for members like Shelby County’s John DeLoach. “My experience made me want to take on leadership roles in the Federation and introduced me to a network of friends that covers every aspect of agriculture,” said DeLoach, 42, a row crop farmer. His DeLoach Farms is Alabama’s 2018 Farm of Distinction, a title Leaders encouraged

The A.L.F.A. Leaders took an agricultural education tour of Spain in May, where they learned about the country’s major crops at stops like this olive farm.

rom Capitol Hill to the rolling hills of Spain, the two-year Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) different person and was able to program amplified the influence communicate more effectively.” and invested in the future of 17 Two classes zeroed in on the agricultural enthusiasts. state and national legislative The A.L.F.A. Leaders Class process. In Washington, the class IV graduated Aug. 2 during the discussed timely topics like the Alabama Farmers Federation’s farm bill and electronic logging 46th Commodity Producers devices with Alabama’s nine Conference in Montgomery. members of Congress. Farmers, agricultural lenders, “I felt my voice was Extension agents and important and really did industry members ages 25-45 matter,” said Leaders class represented 15 counties over member Wendy Yeager, 39, the course, which stressed of Dallas County. “Going personal development, to the Hill and meeting our communication, political leaders was refreshing. It’s involvement and an in-depth an awesome opportunity understanding of the to get a deeper view of how Federation. government works.” A.L.F.A. Leaders members Hunter McBrayer of Marshall County, “Participants took time Another session detailed away from family, farms and left, and Eli Howard of Cullman County, center, met with U.S. Federation history, goals and Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, in Washington in March 2018. work in order to become operations, and leadership him to pursue. He now also serves better leaders,” said Federation skills were fine-tuned in Dothan on several statewide Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “It’s a and Guntersville. During these committees. sacrifice that will positively affect sessions, Regional Extension Agent “Leaders has given me a each member and the Federation, Hunter McBrayer worked on a as A.L.F.A. Leaders become county tremendous amount of confidence,” weakness he previously admitted to he said. “When I came back from presidents, board members and the selection committee — asking each institute, I felt like a better, serve on the state level.” for help. w w w. A l f a F a r m e r s . o r g

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The A.L.F.A. Leaders Class IV met with Alabama’s nine members of Congress in Washington in March 2018. They discussed critical legislation, including the farm bill. The class also met with leaders from the Environmental Protection Agency and American Farm Bureau Federation.

“Now I can rely on and work with others better,” said Marshall County’s McBrayer, 29. “I can work with someone’s qualities and bring out their best to do the most excellent job possible.”

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our finalists. Three judges. Two days. One winner. That set the table for judging Bama’s Best Catfish July 26-27. The Green Leaf Grill in Mentone took top honors in the competition sponsored by the Alabama Catfish Producers, a division of the Alabama Farmers Federation. The contest, which celebrates National Catfish Month in August, carried judges from Mentone in northeast Alabama in DeKalb County south to St. Clair County’s The Ark in Riverside. The next day, judges visited Heard’s BBQ & Soul Food in Maplesville in Chilton County before stopping at David’s Catfish House in Thomasville in Clarke County. “It was an honor to be a finalist, but winning is just a dream come true,” said Green Leaf Grill owner Jimmy Rogers. “I was born and raised eating catfish. It’s always w w w. A l f a F a r m e r s . o r g

The Green Leaf Grill in Mentone was named the 2018 Bama’s Best Catfish champion. From left are Catfish Journal Editor Mike McCall, restaurant owner Jimmy Rogers, Catfish Farmers of America President Townsend Kyser, Alabama Catfish Producers Chairman Sid Nelson and ABC 33/40 anchor Wendell Edwards. McCall, Kyser and Edwards were judges for the contest, which was sponsored by the Alabama Catfish Producers.

been on my menu, and it’s our bestseller.” Bama’s Best Catfish finalists were selected from over 200 customer nominations submitted on the Federation’s Facebook page and at AlabamaCatfish.org. David’s Catfish House received the People’s Choice Award through online voting. Judges for the event were 20

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Top photo: From left are judges Mike McCall and Townsend Kyser, Green Leaf Grill owner Jimmy Rogers, judge Wendell Edwards and Alabama Catfish Producers Chairman Sid Nelson.

The Ark of Riverside was a Bama’s Best Catfish finalist. From left are manager Crystal Layton and owner Shirley Abts.

Left photo: Green Leaf Grill owner Jimmy Rogers serves up plates of U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish to judges.

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were unique, and choosing a winner was difficult. Edwards joked he’d been practicing for judging the contest his entire life. “I was born for this,” the TV personality said. “I love catfish. I grew up eating it practically every single Friday. My grandmother would hold a fish fry, and often I would overindulge.” In addition to eating delicious catfish, he said judging the event was educational. “I learned a lot about catfish and its production,” he said. “Alabama ranks second nationally in catfish production, behind Mississippi. Several of the restaurant owners said business had increased since they were named a contest finalist. I also met some nice catfish farmers who are proud of what they raise on their farms.” n 21

Heard’s BBQ & Soul Food of Maplesville was a Bama’s Best Catfish finalist. From left are owners Shakira and Roman Heard.

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Alfa Offers Enhanced Farm Coverage By Marlee Moore

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ew Alfa Insurance endorsements will yield more inclusive coverage for Alabama farmers and their equipment, outbuildings and activities beginning this fall. “Farmers told us specific wants and needs to better secure their properties,” said Danny Carter, Alfa’s farm/commercial underwriting manager. “We’re pleased to help ease their concerns

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THIS OLD HOUSE By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South

his house is old. And the overgrown yard needs a good cutting. Maybe I’ll jump on my cousin’s mower and give it a trim. Maybe. I don’t know what I like about antique houses. It could be that the floorboards make noise when you walk on them. Or maybe it’s the air conditioning window-units that look like leftovers from the Eisenhower Administration. Out back is a gargantuan tree. The squirrels are playing a game of tag in it. They look like they’re trying to kill each other. The kitchen has rolls of vinyl laid on the ground, like area rugs. If you lift the corners, you can see daylight through the gaps in the floor. There is no dishwasher, no garbage disposal. No coffeemakers, either. Only a stained, aluminum device that looks like it’s still celebrating D-Day. The living room stinks of mildew. They say three generations have held funeral visitations in that room. Only, folks didn’t call it a living room back then. They called it a parlor. But, parlors aren’t important to me today. The only places that matter are the porch, the refrigerator and the pond. This is virgin land, and it’s so quiet out here you can hear your own

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Storm Preparations Include Farm Disaster Plans

By Katie Nichols

labama Extension’s Emergency Handbook helps farmers, families and businesses make preparations for natural disasters. For farmers, developing a farm disaster plan is a crucial part of storm preparation. Alabama Extension Director Gary Lemme said the handbook provides disaster preparation and recovery information for farmers and the public. “The Emergency Handbook is filled with resources and information connected to every family, business and community in Alabama,” Lemme said. “Quite simply, it is the best of our information, intended for you to use during the worst situations.” A good farm disaster plan includes safety procedures for family, farm workers, livestock and emergency response personnel facilitating recovery efforts. The plan also includes detailed actions dealing with crops, equipment, machinery, agricultural chemicals, water supplies and feed.

DEVELOPING A FARM DISASTER PLAN

Henry Dorough, Talladega County Extension coordinator, said farmers should begin to build a plan by looking backward. “Look back to past events and begin building a plan from previous experiences,” he said. “What

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happened? What resources were lacking? What actions could have mitigated problems beforehand?” Dorough, who is Alabama Extension’s contact for emergency preparedness, said producers should learn from other farmers who have experienced emergencies. Taking proactive steps to protect crops, structures, equipment, livestock, farm workers and family members can make a difference in an emergency.

INVENTORY LISTS ARE ESSENTIAL

An exhaustive list of livestock, property and potentially hazardous substances is essential to disaster preparation. Livestock may be killed, lost or stolen during emergency situations. Take time to check animal identification tags and list them with animal descriptions. Maintain a list of machinery and equipment, including make and model numbers. Also keep an updated list of pesticides, fertilizers, fuel, medicine and other products. During a disaster, chemicals can wash into streams or contaminate food supplies. “A complete and accurate inventory of farm equipment, supplies and livestock is critical,” Dorough said. “Farms can prove unique and challenging during emergencies. Accurate knowledge of potentially dangerous situations can protect emergency response personnel and ensure a timely response effort.” Equipment and livestock

inventory lists should be reviewed and updated annually on farm insurance policies. Livestock inventory records can be especially useful after a disaster. “A farmer in the path of a recent Calhoun County twister found his barns and fences completely destroyed,” Dorough said. “By the next morning, surviving cattle had wandered for miles. Good record keeping, along with proper identification, helped this farmer account for all of the animals.” More information is available in Alabama Extension’s Emergency Handbook at aces.edu/emergency/. Download the free handbook through the Apple iBooks Store. n

FARM DISASTER PLANS

Create a farm disaster kit that includes: u Sandbags and plastic sheeting u Wire and rope to secure objects u Lumber and plywood to protect windows u Extra fuel for tractors and vehicles, stored in a safe location u Hand tools to assist in preparation and recovery u Fire extinguishers in all barns and farm vehicles u Livestock feed u Gas-powered generator

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but each bloom spike is large and beautiful. Mystic Spires (Salvia longispicata x farinacea) covers itself in upright spikes of blue blooms. It is a short-lived perennial, so most gardeners grow it as an annual. It reaches about 3 feet tall, too. Both bloom from early summer through frost. Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) is named for the pineapple-like fragrance of its leaves. Its edible red blooms, which appear in midsummer and continue until fall, are pretty sprinkled atop a leafy salad. Hummingbirds love it, too. Plants grow 3 to 4 feet tall. Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) has velvety purple and white By Lois Chaplin flowers that appear in late summer and continue until frost. The foliage is gray-green and downy, a nice contrast to other greens. Plants become shrub-like as they grow to here are so many types of about 4 feet tall. salvias, also called flowering Yellow is an unusual sages, that it’s easy to be color for salvia, thus confused, but it’s hard to go wrong yellow sage (Salvia with any of them. Annual salvias madrensis) is also bloom non-stop from spring until known as forsythia sage frost. Many perennial ones are because color and size are reaching their peak now, and a reminiscent of forsythia. few are just getting started. Late It is the last salvia to summer and fall are the best bloom in the garden, seasons to enjoy this lovely plant Top photo: Pineapple sage and Mexican sage combine for a late summer and fall treat. Above: Hot Lips and Black and waiting until October in the garden, where it is sure to Blue sages add color to any garden. and November to show attract bees and hummingbirds. its bright yellow. The big-leaved, The best known annual salvia sprawling plant easily grows 5 feet is scarlet sage (Salvia splendens), flower heads of annual salvias tall and wide and is a showstopper recognized by its robust spikes of keeps plants fresh and producing in the fall garden. red. Cultivars vary from 1 to nearly more blooms. Annuals are usually Fall is the best time to plant 3 feet tall and are also available sold in packs or 4-inch pots in the perennial salvias so they can with white, salmon or purple spring and early summer. Find establish roots before spring. flowers — which means scarlet sage them displayed with other seasonal Salvias like full sun or partial is not always scarlet. Hummingbird annuals such as marigolds. shade, except for Mexican sage, sage (Salvia coccinea), such as On the other hand, perennial which needs full sun. Gardeners Lady in Red, grows about 2 feet types are sold for fall planting, often with a deer problem should plant a tall. It is finer textured, with a in larger containers. In the garden, salvia. Deer and rabbits often ignore sparser, wildflower-like bloom the frost kills them back, but they the strongly scented foliage. spike and often reseeds like a grow again in spring. Black and Blue wildflower. Hot Lips Littleleaf sage (Salvia guaranitica) boasts Lois Chaplin is an accomplished sage (Salvia microphylla) is similar spikes of rich cobalt-blue flowers gardener and author. to hummingbird sage but has that emerge from purple-black buds Her work appears here two-toned red and white blooms. on dark stems. The 3-foot tall plant courtesy of Alabama Farmers Cooperative. Trimming off the oldest, longest is not densely covered in blooms,

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By Jill Clair Gentry

labama is the Yellowhammer State, but the state bird could unofficially be chicken. Most Americans have probably eaten chicken raised in Alabama. Only Georgia produces more broilers, and commercial poultry accounts for 65 percent of all farming revenue in Alabama. Trip and Mendy Horne of Barbour County raise chickens and cattle. They also have four greenhouses. Mendy said chicken is the family’s go-to meat because it cooks quickly and is extremely versatile. The Hornes have two children, 15-year-old Laura Beth and 11-year-old Brody, who are involved in school and extracurricular sports. “We are always headed to practice or a game,” Mendy said. w w w. A l f a F a r m e r s . o r g

“Plus we have all the work on the farm. It keeps us going all the time.” Even though the Hornes stay busy, they prioritize meal times and eat together at home as much as possible. Cooking chicken on their propane grill several nights a week makes this goal attainable, Mendy said. “Trip loves to grill, and we grill a lot of chicken,” she said. “For years he used charcoal, but we got him a propane grill a couple of Christmases ago. We love not having to wait on the grill to heat.” One of the Hornes’ favorites is beer can chicken, which uses a half-full can of beer (or other liquid) inserted in the chicken’s cavity to yield a moist and flavorful whole chicken. n 36

BEER CAN CHICKEN Adapted from SimplyRecipes.com Start-to-finish: 1 hour, 30 minutes (30 minutes active) Serves 4 4-pound whole chicken 2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 open, half-full can of beer, room temperature (for a non-alcoholic option, fill a pint-sized jar halfway with chicken stock) Prepare grill for indirect heat. If using charcoal, put the coals on one side of the grill, leaving another side free of coals. If using a gas grill, fire up only half the burners. Remove neck and giblets from cavity of chicken. Rub chicken all over with olive oil. Mix salt, thyme and pepper in a small bowl. Rub all over the chicken. Make sure the beer can is open and only half-filled with beer. Lower the chicken onto the open beer can so the chicken is sitting upright, with the can in its cavity. Place the chicken on the cool side of the grill, using the legs and beer can as a tripod to support the chicken on the grill and keep it stable. Cover the grill. Do not open to check the chicken for at least an hour. After an hour, check the chicken and refresh coals if needed. Keep checking every 15 minutes or so until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 160 F. Total cooking time will vary depending on the chicken size and the grill’s internal temperature. If a meat thermometer isn’t available, poke the chicken thigh with a knife to tell if the meat is finished cooking. If the juices run clear (not pink), the chicken is done. Carefully transfer the chicken to a tray or pan and remove the hot can from the chicken. Carve the chicken and serve. S E P T E M B E R / FA L L 2 0 1 8

EASY LEMON CHICKEN Adapted from The Stay At Home Chef Start-to-finish: 50 minutes (5 minutes active) Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; or bone-in, skin-on thighs 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt Parsley, chopped, optional 1 lemon, thinly sliced, optional

CRISPY CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND WHITE WINE Adapted from Jacques Pepin Start-to-finish: 1 hour (30 minutes active) Serves 4 4 chicken thighs, skin on 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 cup onion, diced 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 cups white mushrooms, washed and diced 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Set chicken thighs skin-side down on a cutting board. Cut a 1/2-inch thick slash on either side of the thigh bone. Use 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper total to season both sides of the thighs. Place the chicken thighs skinside down in a nonstick skillet. Turn the heat to high. When the chicken starts to sizzle, turn heat to medium and move the thighs around to make sure they aren’t sticking to the skillet. Cover and cook for 16-18 minutes, checking occasionally to keep chicken from sticking. If the skin

CHICKEN AND GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS Adapted from lilluna.com Start-to-finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Serves 4 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese, divided 4.5-ounce can chopped green chiles 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 19-ounce jar green chile enchilada sauce 6-8 corn tortillas 1 cup sour cream Heat oven to 350 F. S E P T E M B E R / FA L L 2 0 1 8

Place chicken in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Pour in lemon juice, olive oil, lemon pepper, basil, oregano and salt. Seal bag. Let chicken marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 8 hours. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and place directly into the hot skillet. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side. Continue cooking until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices.

is browning too much after 10 minutes, turn the heat to low. When done, transfer the thighs to a warm oven. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of chicken fat from the skillet. Turn the heat to high and add the onion, garlic and mushrooms. Saute, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Add the remaining salt and pepper and the wine. Cook 1-2 minutes over high heat until the sauce reduces. To serve, spoon some sauce onto a plate and top with a chicken thigh. Sprinkle with chives.

In a small bowl, combine chicken, 1 cup of cheese, green chiles, salt and pepper. Set aside. In small skillet, bring enchilada sauce to boil. Remove from heat. Dip each tortilla into sauce for a few seconds to soften. Spoon 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons sour cream down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla and place seam-side down in a square baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Pour heated enchilada sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 20 minutes. w w w. A l f a F a r m e r s . o r g

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