Atmore kicks off ‘Food Day’
Published 10:25 am Friday, October 24, 2014
City and state officials gathered in Atmore on Friday to kick off the state’s “Food Day” celebration. Shown are, left to right, local farmer Eddie Mathis, Atmore city council members Webb Nall, Chris Walker and Susan Smith, Rigsby-McGhee Farm Foundation founder Amy McGhee, Atmore Mayor Jim Staff, Atmore Chamber President Anne Hetzel, local farmer Jimmy Mason, Atmore Chamber Executive Director Sheryl Vickery, and local farmer Edward Adams.
State and local officials visited the Atmore Farmers Market on Friday morning to kick off the statewide celebration of “Food Day.”
“Food Day” is designed to inspire Americans to change their diets for the better and to improve their food policies.
Atmore Mayor Jim Staff read proclamations from Gov. Robert Bentley and the city of Atmore, declaring Friday as Food Day.
Events are planned throughout the state and nation to commemorate the day.
