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Sustainability Plus - Greener and Healtier Living
Climate Forecasting Gaining Traction among Farmers
For centuries, farmers have operated largely at the mercy of nature’s fickle temperament, whether this... more
Precision Farming All about Cultivating a Big Farming Picture, Experts Say
The deepest insight Paul Mask ever gained into the value of precision farming occurred more... more
How Soil Conservation Saved the Farm—and Changed the Face of Southern Farming
The Lewis and Clarke expedition into the sprawling prairies and thickets of the Western wilderness... more
Extension Foresters Working to Avert Landowner Crisis
Two experts fear that a host of factors are coming together to create a storm,... more
Alabama Extension Working to Build Thriving Urban Farming Sector
While Dr. Ayanava Majumdar readily concedes that urban farming will never replace conventional farming entirely... more
Newsline - ACES News
University of Alabama Huntsville Hosting Fourth Alabama Water Policy Symposium June 28
A statewide partnership seeking a comprehensive water policy for Alabama will hold its fourth Water... more
Free Homeownership and Estate Planning Workshop June 22 in Huntsville
The Economic Security Initiative Committee consisting of representatives from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Family... more
Extension System Training Alabama Employers and Employees on New "Guns in the Parking Lot" Act
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is offering training
via its website and YouTube channel on the... more
Extension Food Safety Team Helping Safeguard Farmers Markets from Foodborne Illness
Tony Glover points with pride to the growing number of farmers markets popping up on... more
Extension System Helping Promote the Alabama Yellow Dot Program
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs/Law... more
The Grassroots - Local Extension news from around Alabama
Sumter County Extension Holds Workshop
Sumter County Extension Coordinator Willie Lampley and John Ollison, regional Extension agent with Alabama Cooperative... more
Free Homeownership & Estate Planning Workshop June 22 in Huntsville
The Economic Security Initiative Committee consisting of representatives from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Family... more
First Hatchet Creek Festival a Huge Success for Coosa County
Despite a heavy rain and swifter waters than usual, more than 80 canoeing and kayaking... more
Summer Conservation Workshop for Middle and High School Educators Offered July 16 and 17 in Millbrook
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Wildlife Federation are partnering with several other... more
Conecuh County Extension Office Organizes Field Day
Conecuh County Forestry Planning Committee recently held a Field Day for landowners who were interested... more
Topic Blogs
4-H Blog
The 4-H Coosa River Science School: At the Heart of Hands-On Learning
by Becky Collier
Since 1994,
the Alabama 4-H Center has provided environmental and natural resource... more
Character Education, the 4-H Way
by: Chuck Hill, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
Beyond intellectual and academic achievement, what will be... more
2013 Chick Chain
Welcome to the Alabama 4-H Chick Chain Blog site! For those of you participating in... more
Alabama 4-H Dives into Clean Water
by: Mona Scruggs Dominguez
Many people do not realize
Alabama is one of the states... more
2013 Northeast Alabama 4-H Project Pig Squeal Show and Auction Results
Reported by Amy Burgess
This year’s Northeast Alabama 4-H Pig Squeal Show and Auction was held... more
Agronomic Crops
Some Thoughts on the West, Texas, Fertilizer Plant Disaster
Could this happen in Alabama?
When I first heard the news about the West, Texas, fertilizer... more
Sulfur Deficiency on Cotton
Sulfur deficiency on cotton is not a common problem in Alabama soils. However, it does... more
CORYNESPORA LEAF SPOT ON COTTON
Edward Sikora and Austin Hagan; Extension Plant Pathology
Corynespora leaf spot has been found on cotton in... more
Newsletter Quality & Impact Assessment Survey - 2010
Dear reader,
URGENT REQUEST: Since evaluations are necessary for documenting the successes and shortcomings of Extension... more
Animal Science and Forages
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT AND PROFITABILITY
The term nutrient management can make some people start thinking about compliance with environmental regulations... more
Controlling Woody Plants in Pastures and Hayfields
2013 Webinar Series
June 19 at 10 A.M. CDT
In summer, woody plants such as Chinese tallowtree,... more
Forages for Horse Owners
2013-May28 Flyer.pdf
Category: Horse care; Warm Season Forages; Cool season forages; Nutrient Management
Default Subject: Animal Science... more
Youth Educational Programs for Beef, Dairy Goats and Dairy Cattle Dates Set
How are beef cattle raised? How does that ground meat get into that casing? How... more
Controlling Summer Weeds in Pastures and Hayfields
May 1 at 10 A.M. CDT
Summer
weeds such as dog fennel, pigweed, horse nettle, and bitterweed... more
Aqua Blog
Free Aquaculture 101 Workshop for Teachers
Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES)
in conjunction with Gadsden State Community... more
Summer "Fish" Camp for Students
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) and Auburn University Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Department are... more
Aquaculture 101 - Workshop for Teachers
Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) in conjunction with Gadsden State Community... more
CommHort Blog
IPM Training Modules
In order to benefit producers in IPM tactics, ACES is developing training modules on IPM... more
Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Conference and Tradeshow: February 8-9, 2013
If you grow fruits and vegetables in Alabama, make plans to attend the Alabama Fruit... more
Newsletter Quality & Impact Assessment Survey - 2010
Dear reader,
URGENT REQUEST: Since evaluations are necessary for documenting the successes and shortcomings of Extension... more
Food Blog
Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy
Because pregnancy affects the immune system, pregnant women and their unborn babies are more susceptible... more
Consumers Should Discriminate for Safety When Buying Produce
With the USDA’s most recent push for us to consume more produce (www.Choose My Plate.gov)... more
Take a Virtual Tour through a Chicken
Virtual Chicken
Category: Consumer Food Safety
Default Subject: Food Safety, Preparation and Preservation
Statewide: No
... more
Holiday Travels with Food
It's a time-honored tradition for many people to bring food to holiday gatherings. How do... more
Tailgating: Rules of the Game
Tailgating season brings family and friends together to cheer for their favorite team. This... more
Forestry Blog
Wild Pig Dilemma
The wild pig dilemma continues to grow throughout the
country and the opinions about the best... more
Alabama Gray Rat Snake
Warm weather is upon us,
and with it comes snakes and other reptiles and amphibians. The... more
FWNRM Team Releases Wild Pig Management Videos
The ACES Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources
Management team has released a series of 4 videos... more
Trees, Trucks, & Power Lines
It takes very little electricity to badly injure or kill a human being. But, we are... more
Frogging By Ear Workshop
Come spend a fun weekend in the longleaf with herpetologists, Jimmy and Sierra Stiles,... more
Home Grounds Blog
Chipmunks - Neighbor or Nuisance?
Remember those days when television was still in black and white and Chip & Dale... more
Phylloxera? Sounds Like the Cat has a Hairball....
Question: I have 3 pecan trees growing in my backyard that have been there for... more
Rosey Woes
Q. I seem to be fraught with garden woes this spring. Over the past few... more
Lethal Lichens??
Q. I noticed a strange growth on my tree. It is somewhat circular in shape,... more
Color in the Garden
When getting out in the garden and changing your flower beds from pansies to the... more