The program's mission is to expand opportunities for Alabama’s meat producers to improve the marketing of their products.

Swaggerty's Farm is one of 52 facilities receiving the Award of Merit.

New menu offers an herb-marinated grilled chicken breast and a hand-breaded chicken breast sandwich.

BJ's, The Fresh Market and Harris Teeter stock their shelves with Verde Farms grass-fed beef products.

The Lamb Board allocates funds for local sheep producer groups, lamb suppliers and direct marketers to cost-share marketing efforts that align with ALB’s mission.

Over the next few months, the brand will be rolling out a range of new products, including Ciabatta Sandwiches, English Muffin Sandwiches, and Croissant Sandwiches.

Sweet Potato Jerky comes in four flavors: Garlic Herb, Maple Dijon, Miso Nori and Korean BBQ.

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets funds projects that support market development for small Vermont farms and food businesses and promote development of Vermont value-added products.

Forty-three Smithfield locations earn the Meat Institute’s worker safety recognition award.

The award program is open to NCC, NTF and USPOULTRY member facilities that have injury and illness rates below the industry average for three consecutive years.