The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. We take these universities to the people. As educators, we are partners in every county, bringing practical ways to better homes, farms, people, and communities. Our research extends knowledge and improves lives.
Farm to School connects students with local farms through school meals, nutrition education, and hands-on learning. It helps students discov...
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What Is the Barber-Pole Worm?
The barber-pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a blood-feeding parasite of sheep and goats. It lives in the a...
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Auburn Family helps 'grow' Master Gardeners' impact on Alabama
By Kelley Young | Auburn University Philanthropy Communications
As the st...
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Two Alabama Extension specialists were recently recognized by the Poultry Science Association for their achievements in the field.
Ala...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Amelia Mitchell has been named County Extension Operations Director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama row crop farmers are facing sharply higher harvest expenses as diesel prices climb well above the levels...
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Drawing on data from the American Community Survey, this publication summarizes recent housing trends in Alabama, with particular attention ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — This summer, the U.S. saw a large uptick in reported cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the ...
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Ignoring a torn heater intake duct in a poultry house can quietly increase fuel use, reduce heating efficiency, and contribute to costly hea...
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Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) is a vegetable crop grown throughout Alabama. This guide offers producers research-based information on gr...
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