Wiregrass Grown

🌱 NEW EPISODE: Sod 101 with Neil Kelly 🚜

Thinking about installing sod but not sure where to start? In this episode of Wiregrass Grown, we head out to a local sod farm to learn everything homeowners need to know before choosing grass for their yard.

From the different types of sod available to tips on installation, maintenance, and selecting the best option for your lifestyle, Neil Kelly helps break down what consumers should consider when creating a healthy, beautiful lawn.

Watch now and learn what goes into every part of sod, from the farm to your yard! 🌿

🎧 Watch here: https://www.wiregrassgrown.com/podcast-1/wiregrass-grown-ep-6-sod-101-with-neil-kelly

Producers, this is a fantastic opportunity NEXT WEEK at the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center!

June 2nd, the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center in Headland, Alabama, will host the 67th Cotton and Peanut Crops Scouting School. Please use the link below to register for the event.

https://au-academics.my.salesforce-sites.com/pmtx/evt__conf_detail?id=a1RUg0000015j5ZMAQ

Looking for more local customers and connections in the Wiregrass? 🚜🌱

If you’re a farmer, grower, rancher, producer, maker, or agriculture-based business, join our Local Directory today! From fresh produce and farm-raised products to handmade goods and ag services, we want to help showcase the people who keep agriculture thriving in the Wiregrass.

Help consumers find local. Help agriculture grow local. 🌽🐄🫛

Sign up: https://www.wiregrassgrown.com/local-directory

Support local and discover the best of the Wiregrass! 🌱

Our Wiregrass Grown Local Directory is now live — connecting you with local farmers, makers, markets, businesses, and more across the region.

And if you’re a local business owner, we’d love to have you join us! Don’t see your business listed? Add it using the form on the page below ⬇️

https://www.wiregrassgrown.com/local-directory

🐄 Moo & You: Understanding Beef from Pasture to Plate
We’re excited to offer Moo & You, a hands-on, consumer-focused program designed for everyday shoppers and families who want to feel more confident when purchasing, preparing, and enjoying beef.
Have you ever wondered:
✅ How beef is raised and processed?
✅ Why beef prices change?
✅ How to stretch your grocery dollars while still buying quality beef?
✅ What safe handling, storage, and cooking practices really matter at home?
This program will walk participants through the beef journey—from pasture to plate—while offering practical, budget-friendly tips and easy-to-understand information you can use right away.
📅 May 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Houston County Extension Office
💲 $5 at the door (Ribeye sandwich lunch included!)
👉 Please RSVP by May 8
🔗 https://www.aces.edu/go/6202
Whether you’re cooking for yourself or your family, this program will help you shop smarter, cook with confidence, and better understand the beef you buy. We hope you’ll join us—and help share this opportunity across the community!

With drought conditions top of mind right now, weather matters more than ever 🌦️🌱

In Episode 5 of Wiregrass Grown, we sit down with meteorologist David Paul to talk about what’s going on and what it could mean for our farmers.

Take a listen👇
https://www.wiregrassgrown.com/podcast-1/wiregrass-grown-ep-5-weather-talk-with-david-paul

Last week on Wiregrass Grown, we gave a shoutout to the folks who do so much behind the scenes—our Extension agents and 4-H volunteers 👏

Episode 4 is all about celebrating Extension Week and 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Week and the impact they have on our communities, farms, and future leaders. These are the people pouring into the next generation every single day.

Stay till the end for an EXTRA special guest! 🐯

Give it a listen :
https://www.wiregrassgrown.com/podcast-1/wiregrass-grown-ep-4-celebrating-extension-week-amp-4-h-volunteer-appreciation-week

Grow your reach right here at home 🌱
Join the Wiregrass Grown directory and get your agricultural business in front of local customers who want to support YOU.

Sign up here:
👉 https://www.wiregrassgrown.com/contact

Scroll down and fill out the “Local Directory Sign Up” form to get started!

Area counties win an array of state Farm-City awards These area Farm-City Committees came home from the state banquet with awards.