By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
Alabama A&M University will host the Third Annual North Alabama Ag Expo on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University’s Agribition Center, 4925 Moores Mill Road.
The free event, presented with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, showcases agriculture across 13 North Alabama counties. This year’s spotlight is Madison County, under the theme “Planting the Future: Growing Madison County Together!”
“The event’s primary goal is to showcase the best of agriculture across 13 counties in North Alabama,” said Dr. Majed El-Dweik, AAMU’s vice president for research and economic development.
In educational sessions, Terence Norwood, an AAMU community and economic development specialist, will present “AI to Answers.” Dr. Wendiam Sawadgo, an Auburn University Extension economist, will lead “Farm Management Strategies for Building a Successful Business,” and AAMU urban regional Extension agent Allyson Shabel will present “Microgreens Made Easy.”
Families can enjoy a Kid Zone, live music from Jimmy Ray’s Elderberry Wine band, line dancing led by Alabama Extension’s Nkenge Hyter, and door prizes. Free lunch will be provided to the first 500 attendees, and the first 100 children will receive free T-shirts.
Visitors can also explore research from AAMU’s College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences and other exhibitors. Sponsors include COUNTRY Financial, Family Savings Credit Union, Huntsville Tractor & Equipment and the Madison County Commission. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes.