When you think of great pizza, your mind probably takes a trip to New York for the city’s famous foldable slices with the crispy crust. Or perhaps you prefer the signature Deep Dish of the Windy City. But pizza perfection also exists down here in the Deep South. We found Bama’s Best Pizza at Carpenetti’s Pizzeria in Moody, where they’re serving up pizza pies you can’t refuse!

Hungry for more details on Bama’s Best Pizza contest? Click here! And thanks to the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Dairy Division and Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association for sponsoring this contest!

Autaugaville native Marquis Forge has achieved a lot of great things in his life. He played football at the University of Alabama and started work in the automotive industry in 1997. Now, he’s making good on a promise to invest in the success of his hometown through Eleven86 Water, the official water of the state of Alabama!

Ben Johnson has always loved the farm life, but it wasn’t his first professional career. Four years ago, Ben and Bethany Johnson finally made their farming dreams a reality. Now, they raise cattle, poultry and row crops on in Randolph County, and their work earned them the title of 2020 Outstanding Young Farm Family for the state of Alabama.

Following their story, hear from Alabama Farmers Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan who discusses the numerous opportunities available for Young Farmers interested in leadership development.

When you think about eating soybeans, your mind might jump to tofu or edamame. But the versatile soybean is an ingredient in a lot of kitchen staples, including vegetable oil. Stacey Little of SouthernBite.com relies on vegetable oil to create his Sweet and Tangy Mason Jar Salad Dressing. Thanks to the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Soybean Division for sponsoring this segment.

For all the Southern Bite recipes featured on Simply Southern, visit southernbite.com/simply-southern-recipes.