AL SB171

Designates the sweet potato as the official state vegetable of Alabama.

Alabama ranks sixth nationally in sweet potato production, with the crop generating approximately $9 million annually for the state.

Alabama's sandy loam soil enables the state to produce some of the largest and tastiest sweet potatoes in the country.

Sweet potato dishes have been recognized by Food Network and Southern Living Magazine as notable Alabama food traditions.

Bill became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, with Senate passage on March 16, 2021 and House passage on April 13, 2021.