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Spice up your child’s lunchbox with these quick but healthy food options |
Most parents want to provide healthy food options when packing lunches for their kids, but often fail to realize which nutritious ingredients they are leaving out.(Photo, right: Pexels) Surprisingly, it does not take an Iron Chef to pack a yummy and nutritious lunch. However, it does take […] Read More |
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Beef Cattle Management: Early Weaning |
Early weaning is a technique beef cattle producers do not often use on cattle operations. However, droughty conditions may necessitate the implementation of non-traditional practices to continue normal and productive operations. “In some areas of Alabama that were hard hit by drought last year, forages are […] Read More |
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Shelby County Extension presents Pickling and Fermenting Vegetables on Sept. 26, 2017 |
Shelby County Extension presents Pickling and Fermenting Vegetables September 26th 4:00-6:00pm Fee: $10.00 for supplies Class will be held at the Shelby County Extension Office Remember how grandmother and great grandmother use to have crocks setting around with sauerkraut or fermented pickles in them. […] Read More |
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Garden Talk: Blossom End Rot By Bethany A. O’Rear |
Question: I am having trouble with my tomatoes. I have noticed brown spots near the base of the fruit. They start out small but continue to increase in size. What is this disease and how can I get rid of it? Answer: Well, if it is any consolation, you are not alone. We have been […] Read More |
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Garden Talk: Danger Follows the Buzz of Summer By: Andrew J. Baril |
Every summer here in Alabama, there is an eerie buzz in the woods. Those living close to water are used to the regular serenade of croaking frogs. Their croaking usually begins just before sundown and continues until its crescendo around […] Read More |
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Elder Fraud & Identity Theft Workshop: Monday, August 7, 2017 |
Monday, August 7, 2017 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Location: Shelby County Extension 56 Kelly Lane Columbiana, AL 35051 To Register Call: Emily Hines, REA 205-757-5393 Emily Hines Regional Extension Agent Family Resource Management & Workforce Development 205.757.5393 Meeting Agenda Elder Fraud (30-60 min.) Learn […] Read More |
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Master Gardener Class Begins! August Schedule |
Shelby County 2017 Regional Master Gardener Course August Schedule 8/2/17 Shelby County Extension Office: Orientation & Soil Sampling 9:00am-12:00n (SCMGA & Nelson D. Wynn) Lunch 12:00n-1:00pm (SCMGA) Annuals, Perennials & Bulbs 1:00pm-3:00pm (Carol Beard) 8/9/17 Meet at Experiment Station: Fruits 9:30am-12:00n […] Read More |
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Backyard Poultry Management Workshop, Monday, August 14, 2017 |
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will be hosting a Backyard Poultry Management Workshop Have chickens & want to learn more management techniques? Interested in expanding your poultry base to other kinds of fowl? Poultry Specialists from Auburn University present the challenges and benefits of raising your own flocks. Date: Monday, August 14, […] Read More |
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