Alabama News Center — Madison County, Alabama A&M University, creating new community farm in Huntsville

By: Alabama News Center Staff

A new community farm in Madison County will help address food insecurity and offer research opportunities for students.

Alabama A&M University (AAMU) and the Madison County Commission signed a five-year agreement to establish the farm near the AAMU campus. In addition to providing nourishing food for area residents and expanding research options for AAMU students, the project is expected to help strengthen the community’s broader, local food systems.

The university has already designated campus property near or adjacent to Meridian Street in Huntsville for the farm. The Madison County Commission, under the leadership of District 6 Commissioner Violet Edwards, will manage daily operations and work closely with campus-based organizations, including the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, to conduct community outreach. Alabama Extension will also assist with signage, soil sampling and analysis, produce selection and pest control, as well as harvesting.

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