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In The News... Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Ron Sparks has confirmed that several poultry houses across North Alabama have been damaged and some destroyed due to a tornado that moved through Jackson County on Tuesday Night. The USDA announced that Alabama catfish farmers have been allocated $3 million under the Livestock Compensation Program due to losses suffered during two years of drought. Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks has issued a proclamation declaring January 2008 Census of Agriculture Month.' The census, conducted by the USDAs National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every county in the nation. Ron Sparks, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, received the Alabama Farmers Federation's highest award at its 86th annual meeting Dec. 1-3 in Mobile. Also... Farm Fresh Produce!The Alabama U-Pick Directory is a guide to u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting Alabama U-Pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long at these . Agriculture & Animal Protection Food & Safety Executive Division Alternative Fuels Drought Information Product Recalls - Jan 28 In The FieldA seed analyst from the Seed Lab Division is shown testing for germination to determine ...