AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall just around the corner, the time when yellow jackets are at their most aggressive is fast approaching. To make matters worse, Alabama is experiencing unusually high yellow jacket populations this year. …
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When disasters strike, individuals and businesses all too often lose important computer files. Jonathan Davis, director of information technology for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, said equipment can be …
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama 4-H recently announced the 2019 4-H Volunteers of the Year at a recognition and awards program during 4-H Competitive Events Day at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana.
As the youth development and ed…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Hurricane Dorian is pushing through the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Forecasters expect Dorian to make a mainland U.S. landfall somewhere along the Florida coast on Monday. While it is far too early to kn…
While dedicated hunters can find shed antlers on their own, the best way to find sheds is with a trained dog. Shed dogs will use their nose to find antlers, which allows them to find hidden antlers that humans would normally miss. Start tra…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Blue-green algae has caused several cases of dog poisonings and deaths across the country. While poisonings from these algae are nothing new, in recent years problems have been worse. These reports have many pet …
Try our Chicken and Broccoli Bake recipe! Make half your grains whole. If your kids do not like brown rice, try mixing it with white rice at first. Serves 8.
Ingredients
1 cup brown rice, cooked
3 cups chicken, cooked and diced
1 12…
Try our Cranberry and Spinach Sweet Potatoes recipe as a side dish with dinner. Eat the potatoes with the peel to get more fiber, iron, and potassium. Serves 4.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetabl…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Many tomato varieties grown today are not as acidic as varieties grown in years past. The USDA recommends acidifying tomatoes before canning to avoid health concerns.
Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Extension food …
Our Potluck Taco Soup is made with canned veggies and beans. Make sure to drain and rinse canned ingredients before using to reduce salt. Serves 8.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped…
Try our Fruit Paradise recipe! This recipe is a great side dish or afternoon snack with the kids. Serves 8.
Ingredients
1 can pineapple chunks in 100% juice, 20 ounces, drained
1 can mandarin oranges in 100% juice, 15 ounces, drained
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Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a week-long 4-H citizenship program for youth ages 14–18 that takes place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, just one mile from Washington, DC.
Every summer, thousands of young people par…
Our Warm Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad is filling and packed with vitamin C. Helpful hint: When cooking, stir Brussels sprouts to keep the color bright and avoid burning. Serves 8.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon app…
Try our Overnight Oats recipe! Prepare oats overnight for a healthy breakfast the next morning. Serves 2.
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon raisins
1/2 cup skim milk
Directions
Mix oats, …