While Alabama averages 55 inches of rain per year, the state also experiences drought. These may be flash droughts that last a few months or long term droughts that continue for a year or more. Since drought is a gradual onset of conditions…
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Extension has a long and proud history of service to the people of Alabama. In 1906, four people were appointed to do farm demonstration work, a forerunner of what would become known as Extension programs. Created by an Act of Congress in 1…
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is committed to welcoming diversity and inclusion. Alabama Extension is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individual…
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Alabama Extension operates as a system employing both Alabama A&M and Auburn University employees. Our unique structure offers opportunities at two of Alabama’s premiere institutions. All positions operate under the purview of the syste…
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Alabama Extension inspires, educates, and transforms our communities. Our employees do so by delivering research from the campuses of Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities to all counties in the state of Alabama. We invite you to join a t…
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Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents and Specialists
AACAAS is geared towards Extension educators and other professionals who work in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and natural resources, 4-H youth develo…
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Soybean rust has been detected in 43 of the state’s 67 counties. The rust pathogen, Phakospora pachyrhiza, has been found in commercial fields as far north as Limestone, Madison and DeKalb counties as of September 19. There was significant…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Buying all the ingredients and preparing salads at home can become on expensive venture. Gardeners can easily grow a lot of the vegetables that they put in their salads, in their backyard. An Extension professional…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – On this Food Friday, Live Well Alabama is cooking Quick Stir Fry. This recipe is super easy and a great way to add veggies to your diet. Want to save money? Stock up on canned and frozen veggies when they go on sal…
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Women in the United States have made significant strides in education and entry into the workforce. However, despite these advances, women are still underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Rep…
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A New Set of Garden Tools
These guidelines help give uniformity, consistency, and integrity to the identity and image of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Alabama Master Gardeners. These guidelines should be adhered to f…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Hurricane Dorian dumped rainfall along the East Coast and many are left dealing with floodwaters and crop damage—especially food crop producers.
Kristin Woods, an Alabama Extension regional food safety agent, …
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Dr. Soren Rodning, an Alabama Extension veterinarian, discusses potential problems and proper livestock recovery efforts following a severe storm.
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