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  • Animal Science team in Kenya
    Animal Science and Forages Team Advancing Cattle Science Through Collaboration
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  • Alabama Extension Specialist Georgios Arseniou, left, and Project Coordinator Jessica Baldwin inspect one of the nuttall oaks planted in Seale, Alabama, on Jan. 20.
    Green Up Alabama Grows Trees, Skills and Stronger Communities Across the State
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  • A family sitting on a couch around a coffee table that is stocked with emergency supplies. They are reviewing an emerency plan.
    Use Tax-Free Weekend to Review, Establish Severe Weather Procedures
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    Sign Up Now — Walking Like a CHAMPION Challenge
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  • Joy Scott and Betty Gottler standing in front of an Alabama quilt that hangs at the Alabama 4-H Center.
    Making the Best Better: Betty Gottler’s Ongoing Commitment to 4-H
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Animal Science and Forages Team Advancing Cattle Science Through Collaboration

  • February 24, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Thanks to a multi-state research grant, the Animal Science and Forages team of Alabama Extension at Auburn Unive...
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Green Up Alabama Grows Trees, Skills and Stronger Communities Across the State

  • February 23, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama communities are getting greener and more resilient through Green Up Alabama, a new initiative led by the...
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Use Tax-Free Weekend to Review, Establish Severe Weather Procedures

  • February 19, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As spring approaches, the threat of severe weather increases in Alabama. Tornadoes, hail and high winds associat...
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Walking Like a CHAMPION Challenge

  • February 18, 2026

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Walking Like a CHAMPION program is partnering with the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute to...
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Making the Best Better: Betty Gottler's Ongoing Commitment to 4-H

  • February 18, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Around town in Hartselle, Betty Gottler is known as the 4-H lady. It’s a fitting description given her 33 year...
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Canned Foods: Saving Produce from the Culinary Graveyard

  • February 16, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Opening the bottom drawer of a refrigerator can sometimes be a frightening experience. Most people will admit to...
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Alabama Plays Host to National 4-H Council

  • February 13, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Nearly a dozen members from National 4-H Council were beyond ready for a winter retreat in Alabama. From Feb....
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Celebrate Alabama’s Official Vegetable During National Sweet Potato Month

  • February 12, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Growing underground even in poor soils, the sweet potato is a humble vegetable. However, this simple starch shi...
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Alabama Corn Growers Earn Record-High Yields in National Competition

  • February 9, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For 2025, three Alabama row crop farmers reaped yields worthy of national recognition in the National Corn Growe...
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Alabama Extension Supports Health Education During American Heart Month

  • February 5, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Thanks to Valentine’s Day, hearts abound as festive February decor. Beyond just decoration, hearts also come t...
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Alabama Extension Launches New Podcast, "Southern Ground"

  • February 4, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Gardening and farming in the South come with unique challenges but plenty of rewards. A new podcast from the Ala...
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From Tide to Table: Auburn, Alabama Extension Staff Support Shellfish Producers

  • February 3, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Somewhere off the Gulf of Mexico, a special kind of farmer releases a metal basket into the water. While suspend...
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