The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. We take these universities to the people. As educators, we are partners in every county, bringing practical ways to better homes, farms, people, and communities. Our research extends knowledge and improves lives.
July is the time to plant browntop millet to attract dove and benefit many other game and non-game birds. With a 60-day maturation period, e...
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Mission
Transforming lives through science-based information, practical solutions, and meaningful solutions.
Vision
Serving communities t...
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Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Lend an Ear program as it partners with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey's Summer Reading Challenge...
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The Farm and Agribusiness Management team serves as the economic foundation of Alabama Extension’s agricultural programming. In 2025, the ...
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Choosing which corn hybrid to grow is one of the first steps in planning for the next season and an important one to secure yield and pro...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For Southerners, watermelon wisdom is passed down through generations. While some suggestions for picking the pe...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's community resource development (CRD) team at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) received a $400,00...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Pollinators, such as insects, birds and bats, play a big role in our food system. Through pollinating plants and...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama is home to a variety of snakes, including six venomous species. The copperhead and cottonmouth are the m...
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June 19 is Juneteenth. This is the newest federal holiday in the United States. Juneteenth was officially designated a national holiday on J...
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