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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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4M Youth Camp Empowers Youth With New Skills, Knowledge

  • September 9, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — School might not be in session during summer, but it can still be a season of study and developing new skills. T...
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Alabama SNAP-Ed Sunsets After 30 Years of Life-Changing Service

  • August 11, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Twenty years, six months and two days. Debbie Beverly is counting each precious day she has spent with children ...
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Digital Detox in Order as Public Schools Adjust to No Digital Devices

  • August 8, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A new school year always brings opportunities for adjustments. This year, Alabama public school students, staff...
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Keep Back-to-School Lunches Safe and Nutritious

  • July 31, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Whether it be cool superheroes or pretty princesses, choosing the perfect lunch box is often a major life decisi...
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National Farmers Market Week Sets Up Sweet Celebration

  • July 30, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Across Alabama, farmers markets provide wholesome community hubs where consumers connect with local farmers and ...
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Back to School: Helping Students Navigate the New Normal

  • July 29, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A new school year brings with it new adventures and experiences for Alabama students. It is also a time of big l...
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Play it Cool: Traveling Safely in the Heat

  • July 25, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Heat is a significant concern when traveling. In fact, the National Weather Service reports that heat has surpas...
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Celebrate State's Farmers on Sweet Grown Alabama Day July 26

  • July 21, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Whether it is fruits, vegetables and honey or beef, pork and peanuts, Alabama’s farmers provide a bountiful am...
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Earnie the Eagle Book Club Soars Children to New Financial Heights

  • July 18, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Money and finances are topics that some adults struggle to manage. While it is never too late to learn, one of t...
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Summer Safety: Sun and Pool Safety Tips for Little Ones

  • July 1, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As summer temperatures rise, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist emphasizes the importance of pro...
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