How can I keep “bad” bugs out of my garden and attract “good” bugs? How can I control slugs and other soil insect pests? What insect...
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What is basal bark treatment?
Basal bark herbicide treatment is a control method in which an oil soluble herbicide is mixed with an oil car...
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Learn the pros and cons of calving during certain seasons of the year.
Determining the best time of year to calve first requires an opera...
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2022-2023 Educational Event Highlights
ServSafe Food Safety/Cottage Foods
Farm-City
Forestry Program
Eat Smart Be Active...
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Barbour County Educational Events
ServSafe for Food Service/ Cottage Food Safety Certificate Course
Eat Smart Be Active/Today’s Mo...
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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this article provides information about best management practices (BMPs) of phosphorus use and how...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has many resources related to beef and forage production. The following information features a smal...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Food plots need good soil and even better nutrients. These are necessities for growth. Crafting the perfect plot...
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This start-up guide is intended to help groups and organizations initiate and sustain an urban community garden.
Why start a community gard...
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Most lightning strikes will likely occur in rural forests; some will happen in urban areas. Urban trees provide numerous benefits rangin...
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Pitcher plants are found throughout Alabama. Learn fun facts about these carnivorous plants growing in wetland areas including bogs.
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Urban forests include all types of woody plants, trees, shrubs, and green spaces in public and private areas in urban settings. The term urb...
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