In 2010, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated that about 133 billion pounds of food, roughly 30 to 40 percent of the food suppl...
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Learn definitions for the various life stages of oysters and how they are used for different purposes.
The process for producing oyster s...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's beekeeping team presents the At Home Beekeeping Series. This online series promotes educational i...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The nation’s top young farm family is anchored in Alabama agriculture, with ties to Auburn University and Alab...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Sweet Grown Alabama Day is July 25, a day celebrating the people who keep agriculture moving in the state. From ...
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The Impact of Urbanization
Urban agriculture is becoming more than just a trend. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and...
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This summer, US health officials have reported an increase in the number of domestic cyclosporiasis cases—an illness caused by the microsc...
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