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From family project to flourishing farm: 1818 Farms grows in North Alabama

In 2012, Natasha McCrary launched 1818 Farms as a small family project.  The idea was simple: teach her children about responsibility and entrepreneurship through a hands-on experience. That idea quickly evolved. What began as a request from her son for a sheep has grown into a nationally-recognized brand rooted in nature, sustainability, and community connection. […]

Target Partnership with Bridgeforth Farms Connects Southern History With Sustainable Future

Target has announced a new partnership with North Alabama’s historic Bridgeforth Farms, as part of an effort to make its supply base more inclusive and sustainable.  The Bridgeforth family began farming after freedman George Bridgeforth Sr. acquired land in Limestone County immediately after the Civil War. Five generations later, the Bridgeforth family has not only […]