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A Healthier Way to Picnic: Recipes, Safety Tips and Packing Essentials

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Deviled and Dyed: Extension's Guide to Easter Eggs

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, delivers research-based educational programs that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. In 2018, Alabama Extension reached 1 in 3 Alabama residents. That's more than 1.4 million people.

A Healthier Way to Picnic: Recipes, Safety Tips and Packing Essentials
A Healthier Way to Picnic: Recipes, Safety Tips and Packing Essentials
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As the days grow warmer, there is no better way to soak up spring sunshine than with a classic picnic. National ...
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Tasty Tidbits: Pears
Tasty Tidbits: Pears
Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets, inc...
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Tasty Tidbits: Carrots
Tasty Tidbits: Carrots
Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets, inc...
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Tasty Tidbits: Apples
Tasty Tidbits: Apples
Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets, inc...
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Tasty Tidbits: Cabbage
Tasty Tidbits: Cabbage
Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets, inc...
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Extension Specialist Examines Social Media’s Influence on Teens
Extension Specialist Examines Social Media’s Influence on Teens
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Social media has become a constant part of daily life for both young people and adults. The tools, exposure and ...
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Aquaculture/Aquaponics 101 Teacher Workshop
Aquaculture/Aquaponics 101 Teacher Workshop
Aquaponics is the combination of raising fish (aquaculture) and growing plants in water (hydroponics), creating a fun, hands-on learning exp...
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Dig In & Discover the Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center
Dig In & Discover the Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center
Ever wondered why Auburn University has a farm in Fairhope? Dig In and Discover the answer in 2025! Auburn University and the Alabama Coo...
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Hold the Gate: Transitioning to Grazing Summer Pastures
Hold the Gate: Transitioning to Grazing Summer Pastures
Spring is officially here, and it shows from the blooming flowers and the generous coating of pollen that’s covering everything that will ...
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Pests of Alabama Soybeans: Soybean Looper
Pests of Alabama Soybeans: Soybean Looper
Soybean looper (Chrysodeixis includens) is an occasional pest of Alabama soybeans. Scouting and monitoring are critical because, in some yea...
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