AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood & Tourism: A new look at culinary tourism says U.S. travelers are chasing “signature” dishes, with the global food-and-drink travel market topping $1.2B in 2025 and projected to keep climbing. Energy Costs: AAA reports gas prices rising nationally, with Arizona regular up 18 cents to $4.30 a gallon, as crude volatility tied to the Strait of Hormuz keeps pressure on pumps. Alabama Agriculture (Regenerative): Genesis Gardens in Wilsonville is leaning into regenerative, pesticide-free growing—using goats, ducks, geese, chickens, and hands-on pest control—to prove organic farming can work in Alabama. Recycling Infrastructure: Baldwin County opened its third CHaRM hard-to-recycle materials center in Orange Beach, expanding access to keep more waste out of landfills. Public Health: CDC/FDA say the Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce is broader than first thought, with Alabama among distribution states. Local Construction: Walker County approved bridge replacement and road resurfacing contracts, including a $650,000 Gibson Hill Road bridge project.
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