News and Public Affairs

Columbiana, Dec. 6, 2002---The Alabama Cooperative Extension System held its annual awards luncheon Dec. 6 at the 4-H Youth Development Center in Columbiana. Extension Director Dr. Gaines Smith presented 2002 Superior Service and Length of Service Awards. (More...)

Montgomery Joins National Tree Trust’s 10 Millionth Tree Planting

Auburn, Dec. 12, 2002 --- By the time you’ve finished reading this, the National Tree Trust will have planted five more trees in the United States – 10 more if you read this twice. (More...)

Christmas Trees Do Not Start Fires

Auburn, December 12, 2002 --- If the fear of fire is keeping you from having a real Christmas tree this year, don't let it, says Dr. Ken Tilt, a horticulturist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. (More...)

Auburn Cookbook Available for Christmas

Auburn, Dec. 9, 2002 -- A new shipment of "The Auburn Cookbook" has arrived just in time for Christmas orders. For Christmas delivery, orders must be received by Tuesday, Dec. 17. (More...)

Farmers Asked to Complete 2002 Census of Agriculture

Auburn, December 9, 2002 --- More than 40,000 Alabama farmers and 2 million nationally are being asked to participate in the 2002 Census of Agriculture. Farmers who receive a census form are required by law to fill out the census and return it by Feb. 3, 2003. (More...)

Science Has Just Gotten a Lot More Interesting

Auburn, December 6, 2002 --- Science may have just gotten a lot more interesting in many Alabama schools.

With the help of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Junior Master Gardener® Program was officially kicked off in Alabama at a training meeting in November and is now being promoted and implemented across the state. (More...)