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Egg Safety |
Easter is just a few weeks away, and many children will find colored eggs nestled side by side with chocolate bunnies in cheerful baskets or lurking in hiding places awaiting to be discovered. Always handle eggs properly to prevent foodborne illness. Consider the following when planning on buying […] Read More |
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March is National Nutrition Month |
AUBURN, Alabama—National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Go Further With Food “Go Further with Food” is […] Read More |
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General Pesticide Safety Workshop April 5th |
This workshop is for homeowners and anybody that is interested in pesticide safety When: April 5, 2018 To pre-register contact Shelby County Extension office (205) 669-6763 Pre-register by Monday, April 2nd Where: North Shelby County Library off of highway 119 Workshop Time: 10:00a – 12:00n The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M and […] Read More |
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Dairy Goat U- April 7th |
Dairy Goat U Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Time: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: Stone Hollow Farmstead 2006 Dead Hollow Road North Harpersville, Alabama Dairy Goat U is an educational, hands-on workshop and a wonderful introductory resource to the world of dairy goats. Registration Deadline: March […] Read More |
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Garden Talk: No-Till Gardening – is it for me? By: Sallie Lee |
Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about “no-till” gardening in the last couple of years, and would like to know more about the practice. Would it work in my backyard gardens? Is no-till more appropriate for growing vegetables than in […] Read More |
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Five Steps to Help Get You Saving this Year |
Give your finances a checkup and discover if you need to make saving a priority this year. You may discover that you have debt you need to pay down or that you are ready to take the next step in savings. Helping yourself and your family […] Read More |
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4-H News |
Shelby County 4-H worked the concession stand at the rodeo to raise money for 4-H in the county. This is our largest fundraiser of the year. Thank you to everyone that came out and supported us and the Cattlemen! A BIG thanks to all the 4-H […] Read More |
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Sixth Annual Food Entrepreneur Conference scheduled for March 21-22 in Auburn |
Sixth Annual Food Entrepreneur Conference scheduled for March 21-22 in Auburn By Karen Hunley Five years ago, the Auburn University Food Systems Institute combined its knowledge of food safety and food business to organize the first Food Entrepreneur Conference for […] Read More |
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