farming

In this episode of BrightPath, hosts Johnnie Aycock and Lisa Jones welcome Dr. Luke Roy of Auburn University’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences and the Alabama Fish Farming Center in Greensboro. Dr. Roy shares how his work supports Alabama’s catfish industry by addressing fish health, water quality, environmental stewardship and production efficiency to ensure the industry’s long-term success. Lisa, Johnnie and Dr. Roy also discuss how collaboration among farmers, researchers and industry professionals strengthens communities, protects natural resources and supports future generations.

People move to rural Baldwin County for nature and a slower pace. But that same open land is attracting large-scale energy projects tied to data centers. One in particular is raising questions about growth and who makes land-use decisions in rural Alabama.

Governor Robert Bentley says the only option left for the state for government funding is a lottery. A-P-R’s student reporter Meagan Mowery has…

Governor Robert Bentley has released his tax and budget proposals ahead of next week's special session on a budget shortfall.Bentley spokeswoman Jennifer…

Agriculture experts are predicting a bountiful year for northern Alabama's cotton crop. Heavy rain this week forced some farmers to delay harvesting…

A New England photographer reflects on his documentary about the local farming community.