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Entrepreneurs Expand Thanks to Extension's Cottage Food, ServSafe Trainings

  • October 7, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Six years ago, the corner of U.S. Highway 29 and Alabama Highway 139 south of Andalusia, Alabama, was a blank ca...
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Soil Testing Unlocks Secrets to Higher Yields

  • October 6, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Payton Key has been around farming his entire life. Growing up, he helped his grandfather farm, which included r...
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Gov. Ivey Declares Oct. 5-11 Alabama 4-H Week

  • October 3, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared October 5-11, 2025, Alabama 4-H Week. In conjunction with National 4-H Week, ...
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Gov. Ivey Proclaims Oct. 5-11 Alabama Extension Week

  • October 1, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY and ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed October 5-11, 2025, Alabama Extension Week. ...
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Alabama Farmers Facing Tough Year with Drought

  • September 30, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In Alabama, September and October are traditionally the driest months of year. So far in 2025, conditions are wo...
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Cloudy Pond Water Caused by Clay Turbidity Can Be Remedied

  • September 26, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Ponds add an aesthetically pleasing element to land. However, Alabama’s clay soils can be problematic if clear...
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Bloom! Don't Wither at Successful Aging Initiative Conference 2025

  • September 24, 2025

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Individuals aged 65 and older now outnumber children in 11 states, and that number is climbing. The Ala...
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Savoring the Season: Enjoy and Preserve Fall Produce

  • September 23, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall ushers in a season of change. As leaves turn colors and days grow shorter, the freshest produce available i...
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Extension Expert Helps Safeguard Finances During National Preparedness Month

  • September 19, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Having items like first-aid kits and flashlights on hand is the foundation of being prepared to face an emergenc...
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Chaos Gardening: A Wild Approach to Planting Flowers

  • September 17, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The term “chaos gardening” has been popping up a lot on social media. This growing trend is a relaxed and in...
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Preventing and Treating the Four Main Threats to Forest Health

  • September 16, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Forestry is one of the largest industries in Alabama. Between commercial logging and forestry production, the in...
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Simple Steps May Help Prevent Farm Equipment Theft

  • September 12, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Harvesting crops, hauling grain and moving hay, among other seasonal tasks, make fall a busy time for farmers. C...
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