Alabama Farmers in the News

Alabama farmers have been getting some national attention as of late, and I thought you might like to know about it. Tasia Malakasis of Fromagerie Belle Chevre in Elkmont, made an appearance on the Today Show (you can watch the clip here, but it may take awhile to load) in late May and was featured as one of Country Living's 2009 Women Entrepreneurs. Of course, her delectable goat cheese has already received nationwide acclaim and is sold in stores all over the country. But, we always like to see her and her operation getting the recognition that they deserve! In the recent issue of Garden & Gun magazine, Frank Stitt is charged as the catalyst of Birmingham's renaissance in the early 80's - the creation of his Highland's Bar & Grill a turning point for the city's restaurant culture. The issue also gives props to Edwin Marty of Birmingham's Jones Valley Urban Farm.

Eating Alabama salutes these farmers and purveyors of local food! Keep up the good work!