The following steps will guide you through enrolling in 4HOnline. Contact your county Extension office for additional assistance if you have...
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The Alabama Cottage Food Law went into effect in 2014 and was revised in 2021. The law states that individuals can produce certain nonhazard...
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Increasingly, middle and high school students are using electronic cigarettes at an alarming rate. In response to this issue, Escape Vapes w...
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Progress in elderberry breeding and management research has opened new possibilities for Alabama farmers to grow this historically consumed ...
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Every small business eventually comes to a fork in the road on whether to expand its business or keep operating at its current capacity. Exp...
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Understanding the amount of sunlight your garden receives is crucial for successful plant growth and landscape design. Whether you are plann...
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When designing a fruitful landscape with minimal effort or incorporating a fruit tree into a landscape for a first-time gardener, selecting ...
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The prevalence of voluntary carbon markets has increased in the past several years. Carbon markets pay farmers for adopting practices, s...
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Most fruit trees live and produce for 10 to 40 years. Berry and grape plants usually produce from 1 to 20 years. An orchard, therefore, requ...
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