Auburn University, Alabama Extension bring anti-vaping education to Alabama, Bibb County

From Matthew D. Hartzell Courtesy of "The Newsroom" at Auburn University  https://ocm.auburn.edu/experts/2019/10/240849-adrienne-duke-youth-vaping.php and Escape Vapes presentation by Extension agent Synithia Flowers to the West...

Safe Drinking Water a Priority For Alabamians

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Drinking water safety is a real concern for many with questionable local water supply. A 2019 Gallup poll indicated 83 percent...

Support Alabama 4-H End-of-Year Giving

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama 4-H needs your help. Each year, young people across the state pack their suitcases to attend 4-H Camp. However,...

Wearing a Mask: Show That You Care

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The idea of wearing a mask has been a somewhat controversial issue. Some Americans question the effectiveness that wearing a...

Warning Signs of Bullying

Every fall, Matthew Hartzell, Simon Carbone and Sallie Hooker, Extension agents serving Bibb County, provide the BE SAFE anti-bullying program at West Blocton and...

Alabama 4-H Virtual Program Schedule Announced

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – From healthy living to outdoor recreation, Alabama 4-H has something for every young person. In the midst of the coronavirus,...

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food and Wash Your Hands!

March 26, 2020 Posted by: Kristin Woods in Food Safety: Produce                Print I think many of you already know...

Mum’s the Word

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.–With fall here, the radiant autumn colors of chrysanthemums for sale begin to line the entrances of grocery stores across Alabama. Chrysanthemums,...

Fend Off Sickness This Winter

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The flu claimed the lives of 910 people in the United States in 2019, according to the CDC. In addition...

Handwashing Reduces Spread of Diseases

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Prepare for battle. Handwashing is the first line of defense in avoiding illnesses. With the coronavirus (COVID-19), the respiratory disease...