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It looks (and feels) like cold temperatures are here to stay in Alabama! Stay warm with hearty, affordable, and deliciou...
01/24/2025

It looks (and feels) like cold temperatures are here to stay in Alabama! Stay warm with hearty, affordable, and delicious slow cooker meals. 🍲

Slow cookers save time, tenderize budget-friendly cuts of meat, and use less electricity than ovens. Make mealtime easier this winter!

Need a helping hand as the year begins and cold temperatures pay a visit to Alabama? Slow cookers are go-to gadgets to conquer the winter season when comfort foods reign supreme.

Picture perfect scene at Duncan Hall on campus! ☃️❄️🌨️
01/22/2025

Picture perfect scene at Duncan Hall on campus! ☃️❄️🌨️

Great tips for these brutally cold conditions from our friends at Alabama EMA! ⬇️❄️🌨️
01/21/2025

Great tips for these brutally cold conditions from our friends at Alabama EMA! ⬇️❄️🌨️

As Alabama reaches dangerously cold temperatures, personal heaters are almost a must. Please follow these Do's and Don'ts when using them.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." – Marti...
01/20/2025

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." – Martin Luther King Jr.

This MLK Day, Alabama Extension honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let's commit to being a light in our communities and spreading love every day. 🌟💙

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Spray Drone End-User Conference! 🚀 🌍🗓️ March 23-26, 2025📍 Mobile Convention Center, Mobile,...
01/14/2025

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Spray Drone End-User Conference! 🚀 🌍

🗓️ March 23-26, 2025
📍 Mobile Convention Center, Mobile, AL
💻 Hybrid Format

Join industry leaders, researchers, and drone enthusiasts from around the globe! With 24 sessions, live demos, and panel discussions, this is the premier event for spray drone tech.

👉 Register now at www.aces.edu/go/DroneConference early bird rates end Jan. 31.

The Spray Drone End User Conference—the most informative and end-user focused drone spraying event—is back for a third year. Hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University, this....

Stay safe Alabama! 🌨🚨⬇ Many parts of the state have been impacted by winter storms! We want to keep you and your family ...
01/10/2025

Stay safe Alabama! 🌨🚨⬇

Many parts of the state have been impacted by winter storms! We want to keep you and your family safe. We have provided a few tips below!

A large part of our state is expected to experience harsh winter conditions. To help keep you and your family safe and p...
01/09/2025

A large part of our state is expected to experience harsh winter conditions. To help keep you and your family safe and prepared, we've put together some essential winter storm tips! 🏠🚗⬇️

Stay safe, stay warm, and be prepared!

Harsh winter weather is expected in the next few days in many parts of the state. Stay alert and know the different warn...
01/08/2025

Harsh winter weather is expected in the next few days in many parts of the state. Stay alert and know the different warnings and watches to keep safe and informed! ❄️🚨

New Year, New Us!😉 At Extension, we practice what we preach, starting with our wellness habits. Our Duncan Hall team is ...
01/07/2025

New Year, New Us!😉 At Extension, we practice what we preach, starting with our wellness habits.

Our Duncan Hall team is all about that midday refresh with a 10-minute yoga stretch to reboot our minds and bodies. It’s the perfect break to stay energized and focused.

Let's bend, stretch, and Namaste our way to a fantastic year! Need some health tips to kick off 2025? Visit https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/home-family/new-year-new-you-fun-ways-to-slim-down-this-year/.

Cotton farmers, don’t miss the 2025 Wiregrass Cotton Expo! 📅 When: Jan. 23, 2025📍 Where: National Peanut Festival Fairgr...
01/03/2025

Cotton farmers, don’t miss the 2025 Wiregrass Cotton Expo!

📅 When: Jan. 23, 2025
📍 Where: National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, Dothan, AL

From precision planting to drone demos and a 2025 climate outlook, this free event is packed with valuable insights to boost productivity and profitability. Plus, connect with experts, industry leaders, and fellow farmers!

Learn more visit https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/annual-wiregrass-cotton-expo-slated-for-jan-23/.

Genetics, precision planting, drones and a climate outlook are a few of the topics on tap for discussion at the 2025 Wiregrass Cotton Expo, slated for Jan. 23.

“Helping even one person make meaningful change in their life is worth it.” — Frantasia RussellAs an EFNEP educator in R...
01/02/2025

“Helping even one person make meaningful change in their life is worth it.” — Frantasia Russell

As an EFNEP educator in Russell County, Frantasia helps families discover better food on a budget, empowering them to live healthier lives. From home visits to partnerships with schools and churches, she’s making a difference—one meal at a time. 🥗👩‍🍳

Learn more about EFNEP https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/about-us/discover-better-food-with-frantasia-russell/.

Happy New Year, Alabama! 🎉A new year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive — and Alabama Extension is here...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year, Alabama! 🎉

A new year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive — and Alabama Extension is here to help you every step of the way. Whether it’s in your home, on your farm, or within your community, we’re ready to make 2025 your best year yet!

Alabama producers, mark your calendars! The 2025 Alabama Row Crops Short Course is set for Jan. 21-22 in Huntsville. Get...
12/30/2024

Alabama producers, mark your calendars! The 2025 Alabama Row Crops Short Course is set for Jan. 21-22 in Huntsville.

Get expert insights on market conditions, farm practices, risk management, and more to prepare for a successful growing season. Don’t miss out! 🌾⬇️

Learn more and register here https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/plan-to-attend-2025-alabama-row-crops-short-course-jan-21-22/.

Farmers can brush up on best management practices and prepare for the upcoming growing seasons at the Alabama Row Crops Short Course.

“Because of the trust I’d developed on both sides, I was able to bring up stakeholder concerns to the people responsible...
12/28/2024

“Because of the trust I’d developed on both sides, I was able to bring up stakeholder concerns to the people responsible for solutions.” — Missy Partyka

From oil spills to wastewater incidents, Missy Partyka works with Gulf Coast seafood producers to provide accurate, timely information when they need it most. 🦪🔍

Learn more about Missy’s work at https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/about-us/discover-oyster-love-with-missy-partyka/.

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System provides educational outreach to the citizens of Alabama on behalf of the state's two land grant universities: Alabama A&M University (state's 1890 land-grant institution) and Auburn University (1862 land-grant institution).

The System employs more than 800 faculty, professional educators, and staff members operating in offices in every one of Alabama’s 67 counties and in nine urban centers covering the major regions of the state. In conjunction with the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, the system also staffs six Extension and Research Centers located in the state’s principal geographic regions.