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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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Double Up Food Bucks Alabama: Making Healthy Eating a SNAP

  • June 18, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Double Up Food Bucks Alabama is enhancing communities by making fresh local produce more affordable and accessib...
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National Mosquito Control Awareness Week Spotlights the World’s Deadliest Animal

  • June 16, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Mosquitos can be a constant source of misery, so much so that people in the Southeast jokingly claim them as the...
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Grab A Glass: Helping Older Adults Stay Hydrated During Summer Heat

  • June 11, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Scorching summer temperatures in Alabama make staying hydrated a tall task that can be even tougher for older ad...
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Proper Planning Helps Establish Positive Mealtime Habits

  • May 19, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In today’s busy world, sharing a meal as a family doesn’t happen without proper planning. However, the benef...
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Go Live “On the Heir” with New Alabama Extension Podcast

  • May 15, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Heirs property, a topic as old as the Civil War, is getting a modern treatment through the “On the Heir” pod...
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Child Abuse Awareness: See the Signs. Know the Risks.

  • April 28, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Five children die from abuse every day. During April, individuals and organizations bring awareness to this i...
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