The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, delivers research-based educational programs that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. In 2018, Alabama Extension reached 1 in 3 Alabama residents. That's more than 1.4 million people.
OPTIMA Fields is a 5-year initiative that evaluates and promotes a systems-based approach to sustainable crop management. Led by experts fro...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From bamboo to kudzu, Alabama landscapes are full of invasive plants. Whether introduced accidentally or intenti...
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Leatherleaf mahonia (Berberis bealei) is a member of the Berberidaceae family, commonly called the barberry family. Native to China, this pl...
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In the last several years, there has been a growing interest in the use of high tunnels for fruit and vegetable production. High tunnels are...
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Watermelons can be a great crop for both home and commercial production. The following information outlines several key considerations befor...
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Alabama Cotton Shorts is a newsletter designed to keep cotton producers in the know. From planting dates to crop inputs—there are many fac...
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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for the Spring 2026 Community Garden Expo on the beautifu...
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Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for the Natural Resources Webinar Series. For each live Zoom webinar session attended in its e...
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Agricultural and environmental science students from local high schools in Lawrence County attended the 4th Annual Forestry Career Day. The ...
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Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for the Get Outside with Alabama Smart Yards webinar series. This online series is brought to ...
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