Weather Disasters & COVID-19

October 19, 2020
in Home & Family, The Home, Urban Extension

Emergency and disaster preparedness is nothing new to Alabamians. However, COVID-19 is new to everyone. Navigating through disasters will be...
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Summer Sun Safety Tips

June 16, 2022
in Urban Extension

Warm weather naturally allows people to engage in outdoor activities, such as barbecues, sports, hiking, or camping. Yet, warm weather can b...
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COVID and U.S. Food Supply Chain

May 3, 2022
in Urban Extension

Americans expect a variety of healthy and safe food on grocery store shelves. This is possible due to a complex food supply chain. The food ...
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Get Ready for Spring Plantings

March 25, 2022
in Lawn & Garden, Urban Extension

Get Ready for Spring Plantings is part one of spring garden preparation. As the days grow longer and the sky less dreary, spring is the i...
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Managing Footrot and Scald in Goats and Sheep

March 22, 2022
in Urban Agriculture, Urban Extension

Footrot is a contagious disease of the hooves in goats and sheep. This disease is most common in the Southern region of the United State...
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Gatherings and COVID-19

March 14, 2022
in Business & Community, Home & Family, Parenting & Family, Urban Extension

COVID fatigue, the availability of vaccines, and the relaxing of COVID guidelines are motivating people to spend more time together. As you ...
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The Alabama Meat Goat Enterprise Budget

March 10, 2022
in Farming, Livestock, Urban Agriculture

The Alabama Meat Goat Enterprise Budget is a livestock enterprise budgeting tool that reflects recommended management practices in Alabama. ...
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Coccidiosis in Goats and Sheep: Treatment and Prevention

March 2, 2022
in Animals, Urban Agriculture, Urban Extension

Coccidiosis is a disease caused by various protozoan parasites of the Eimeria species. Coccidiosis results in huge economic losses due to in...
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Social Well-Being and COVID-19

January 14, 2022
in Urban Extension

As the nation struggles to maintain some sense of normalcy amid the ongoing covid pandemic, spending quality time with other people really m...
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Kitchen Scrap Gardening Helps Families Eat Fresh Year-round

December 14, 2021
in Health & Nutrition, Home & Family, Urban Extension

This is the time of year when families gather around the dinner table to eat a variety of appetizing dishes. While preparing to partake, it�...
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The Fall Crawl - Keeping Pests Out of the Home

October 11, 2021
in Home & Family, Natural Resources, The Home, Urban Extension

With exoskeletons, antennae, wings, fur, and compound eyes, they have decided to call your living space home. Cooler temperatures signal sea...
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Protecting Summer Landscapes

August 3, 2021
in Lawn & Garden, Urban Extension

Summertime can be brutal when it comes to protecting landscapes in the South. Sustaining summer lawns and gardens starts with careful planni...
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