Alabama Cooperative Extension System

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Auburn University Rural Studio and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host a free Homestead Day Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Newbern,....

September’s Grow More, Give More Harvest of the Month is summer squash! Find growing instructions as well as yummy recipes that use squash below. Garden Series Card Grow More Squash....

March 17–21, 2027 What is Ignite by 4-H? With the addition of public speaking, career and life readiness, and presentation workshops, teens will be able to apply what they learn....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — This September, the Homeowner Gardening Conference in Mobile County will provide valuable garden education and expertise to homeowners and anyone else wanting to learn about gardening.....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As agriculture evolves, farmers look for ways to increase yields and reduce input costs. By using precision agricultural practices, growers leverage tools and science to maximize....

Wolftail sedge (Carex cherokeensis), also known as Cherokee sedge, is a perennial weed that can be mistaken for desirable pasture grass in both cool- and warm-season forage systems. But it....

Goats (Capra hircus) and sheep (Ovis aries) have been domesticated for thousands of years, with milk production serving as a major component of agricultural systems worldwide.

For many landowners in forested areas, restoring and maintaining ecological function is an important objective to support wildlife habitat, sustain native ecosystems, and improve forest health. This requires a dedicated....

Looking to make a difference in the lives of young people? Apply to be a part of the Alabama 4-H AmeriCorps program! Through this program, 4-H AmeriCorps members help deliver....

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) With bold orange flowers and whimsical seed pods, butterfly weed fuels monarchs, feeds pollinators, and thrives in sunny gardens with little fuss. Butterfly weed is a....

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Purple coneflower is a showy, native wildflower that grows between 3 and 4 feet tall. In groupings, these plants are great for full-to-partial-sun areas along borders....

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System invites you to the third annual Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference. This two-day event—hosted in partnership with Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network and Jones Valley Teaching Farm—focuses....

As fall sports begin, parents, caregivers, coaches, teachers, and other trusted adults are helping young athletes prepare for a successful season. For young athletes with type 1 diabetes, sports require....

Alabama Extension’s Sand Mountain & Beyond is a career exploration initiative designed to help young people in northeast Alabama discover the many career opportunities available within their communities. Conducted through....

The use of application drones has increased rapidly in agriculture. This includes their fast-growing value in seeding cover crops. The use of drones to apply pesticides to agricultural fields and....

Alabama residents and non-residents age 16 and older are required to have appropriate recreational licenses to fish in public waters (some exceptions apply). The fishing license year is from September....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Graduate students from across the U.S. visited farms and research stations in Alabama and Mississippi this summer during the 2026 Graduate Student Crops Tours. As part....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Service is at the heart of the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Through a network of Extension agents and trained volunteers, the program is an....

Save the date for the 2026 Alabama 4-H Football Day! This year, Alabama 4-H members, their families, and their friends are invited to cheer on the Tigers November 21 as....

The Produce Safety for Indoor Agriculture program trains indoor agricultural growers on how to identify and implement proper produce safety measures to reduce the risk of food contamination in their....