Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is normally observed on June 19 and is also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day.
View ArticleNontraditional Families
The traditional idea of family has been transformed to more than just a father and a mother raising their biological or adopted children.
View ArticleSmall Businesses – Why Shop Local?
Shopping locally affects everything from employee wages, new job creation, and the overall growth of local economies.
View ArticleThe Role of a Family Caregiver
AARP estimates that as many as 38 million people–or 11.5 percent of the population–in the United States (US) care for a loved one.
View Article2022-2023 Alabama Extension Awardees at Alabama A&M
Alabama Extension at AAMU recognizes individuals who received special recognition or grant awards for exceptional outreach efforts in 2022-2023.
View ArticlePaint Rock — A Communiversity Initiative
The Paint Rock Valley High School – which closed its doors in 2018 – is being repurposed as a communiversity facility.
View ArticleThe Urban Difference: 2022 Impacts
Alabama Extension's mission—serving communities to grow a better Alabama and a better world—reflects who we are today as we move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
View ArticleHispanics in America
The Hispanic population continues to increase and progress across the nation, setting new records of growth and prosperity.
View ArticleMinority Women in Business
The start-up business landscape, however, led by women and minority-owned businesses, has made a resurgence.
View ArticleSmall Ruminant Program
The Small Ruminant Program educates landowners and small-scale producers about best management practices for raising goats and sheep.
View ArticleLet’s Erase E-Waste
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System hosts e-waste recycling events throughout the year and across the state.
View ArticleBreast Cancer: Empowering Through Awareness
According to the Mayo Clinic, after skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States.
View ArticleExtension Delivers First In-Person STEM in the Garden Workshop
Alabama Extension’s home grounds team hosted its first in-person STEM in the Garden Teacher Training Workshop in Limestone County, Alabama.
View ArticleAlabama Extension Supports Home State at Sunbelt Ag Expo
Alabama was the spotlight state at the Sunbelt Ag Expo 2023 held October 17-19 in Moultrie, Georgia.
View ArticleDiabetes and Gluten-Free Diets
There is also a growing number of individuals who have adopted gluten-free diets to manage their diabetes.
View ArticleRenewing an Interest in Homesteading
Homesteading on a Half-Acre included hands-on learning opportunities for both adults and young people ages 5 and up.
View ArticleCaring for Poinsettias All Year
The poinsettia is a popular winter house plant due to its vibrant red, white, and green holiday colors and flowers that start around Thanksgiving.
View Article4-H Youth Get a Glimpse of College Life
Alabama 4-H youth were among the 3,000 participants attending the 2023 High School and Community College Day on the campus of Alabama A&M University.
View ArticleACES Accolades: Gilbert Receives Award from Alabama Association of RC&D Councils
Donna Gilbert is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Council Member Award from the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils.
View ArticleHolmes Graduates as HBCU ELI Fellow
Extension Assistant Director Kimberly Sinclair-Holmes recently graduated from the national Historically Black Colleges and Universities Executive Leadership Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Dothan
In 2022, county Extension staff in the Dothan area delivered 120 hybrid training sessions and 8 special events.
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Anniston/Gadsden
In 2022, Urban Extension staff in the Anniston/Gadsden area delivered 561 hybrid training sessions and 26 special events.
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Tuscaloosa
In 2022, county Extension staff in the Tuscaloosa area delivered 19 hybrid training sessions and 9 special events.
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Montgomery
In 2022, county Extension staff in the Montgomery area delivered 367 hybrid training sessions and 20 special events.
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Mobile
In 2022, county Extension staff in the Mobile area delivered 239 hybrid training sessions and 7 special events.
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Huntsville
In 2022, county Extension staff in the Huntsville area delivered 335 hybrid training sessions and 26 special events
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Florence
In 2022, county Extension staff in the Florence area delivered 178 hybrid training sessions and 9 special events
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Decatur
In 2022, Urban Extension staff in the Decatur area delivered 483 hybrid training sessions and 19 special events.
View Article2022-2023 Urban Center Impact Report: Birmingham
In 2022, county Extension staff in the Birmingham area delivered 256 hybrid training sessions and 11 special events.
View ArticleBulldog Garden of North Alabama
The Bulldog Garden is used to educate people about maintaining gardens, such as raised beds, plasticulture, and traditional garden plots.
View ArticleKeeping Perennials Healthy All Year
Herbaceous perennials are favorites in any garden or landscape. They require little maintenance and unlike annual plants, will bloom for 2 or more years.
View ArticleGoat: New Year, New Meat!
Goat meat is a great addition to a diet when someone wants to add variety to the typical pantry staples, such as beef, chicken, and fish.
View ArticleJoin the Great Backyard Bird Count
Join fellow birdwatchers worldwide in the Great Backyard Bird Count February 16-19 to observe, count, and learn more about backyard birds.
View ArticleVirginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute
Become a member and enjoy free classes, or share your talents with the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute at Alabama A&M University.
View ArticleTeens and the Internet: Navigating the Digital Landscape
The Internet offers immense potential for teenagers, but it also brings along certain risks that require attention and intervention.
View ArticleUsing Artificial Intelligence in Small Businesses
Small business owners with limited money, employees, and time may greatly benefit from using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
View ArticleSTEM and Nutrition Mobile Education Labs
Mobile labs allow Extension specialists, agents, and volunteers to roll into communities all over the state to educate audiences of all ages.
View ArticleRemembering Thomas Monroe Campbell
Thomas Monroe Campbell is widely recognized as the first African-American extension agent.
View ArticleLine Dance to Good Health
Line dancing offers incredible benefits from burning calories to improving your balance and boosting your confidence.
View ArticleUnderstanding the Basics of Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of arranging for the administration and distribution of your estate when you die or become incapacitated.
View ArticleGatherings and COVID-19
If you are one of those planning on having a face-to-face gathering, be sure to follow the local, state, and national guidelines.
View ArticleEating Healthy Away from Home
With so many food options available, here are five ways to maintain healthy eating habits even when you’re on the go.
View ArticleHispanic Populations and COVID-19
It is widely reported that COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting minorities, especially Hispanic and African-American communities.
View ArticleExtension Aids in Establishing Madison County Community Farm
Alabama A&M University and the Madison County Commission signed a five-year agreement to establish a community farm near the AAMU campus with help from Alabama Extension.
View ArticlePlastics in the Environment
Many plastic products are single-use, short-lived, or destined for landfills quickly after they are produced.
View ArticleCamp Conservation for Teachers
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s urban forestry, wildlife, and natural resources management team and Project Learning Tree (PLT) present Camp Conservation for Teachers. Learn new techniques...
View ArticleCelebrating National Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a holiday focused on planting and appreciating trees, and it’s an American tradition that dates back more than 150 years.
View Article4-Hers Attend AAMU STEM Day 2024
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System encourages youth to engage in STEM activities like STEM Day on the campus of Alabama A&M University.
View ArticleStriving for Financial Wellness
Financial wellness includes having control over personal finances and staying on track to reach financial goals.
View ArticleDEA National Drug Take Back Day
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) invites the public to participate in its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day held on the last Saturday of April and October each year.
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