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    What is a private pesticide applicator? A private pesticide applicator is a person that is producing an agricultural commodity on owned, re...
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    Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: A Win-Win For Growers and Seniors

    The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is a win-win for both Alabama growers and seniors. The program provides eligible seniors with fr...
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    Alabama Growers Permit

    An Alabama growers permit is a marketing expansion tool that allows Alabama growers to sell directly to consumers without having to pay lice...
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    Investing in Rural Prosperity

    Rural communities throughout the United States are vibrant places with great people, rich culture and heritage, and deep social ties. But ma...
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    ServSafe

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety team teaches ServSafe classes each year. These classes meet food service safety standar...
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    Nutrition Facts Labeling Services

    The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) states that all food intended for retail sale must have nutrition facts on the package. Food...
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    The Basics of Testing Well Water

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    Plant Diagnostic Lab Forms

    The Plant Diagnostic Lab provides three major services. Plant samples are examined for disease, insect, nutrient, cultural, and herbici...
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    An Emergency Handbook: Preparation and Recovery

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    Home Soil Testing: Taking a Sample

    Every square foot of soil can be different. Soil acidity and nutrients vary across the surface of the soil and with the depth of the...
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