Alabama's Pecan Ambassador

Ken Buck not only is a highly successful and diversified farmer. He’s also accomplished an amazing feat for his region of the state --- running a thriving pecan business with almost 1000 trees.

"The amazing thing is Mobile and Baldwin counties are difficult sites to grow pecans," said Alabama Cooperative Extension System pecan specialist and Auburn University horticulture professor Dr. Bill Goff.

For his efforts, Buck was honored with the Southeastern Pecan Growers Association's gold ribbon for outstanding growing.

"For Ken to win the prize for some of the best quality pecans that are produced anywhere is a remarkable achievement," Goff said, who describes Buck an ambassador for Alabama pecans and growers.

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