Research conducted at Alabama Extension centers provides vital information for Alabama farmers. For the past four years, researchers at the Tennessee Valley Extension and Research Center, in collaboration with HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, have been studying the viability of growing barley in the state. They’re testing different varieties to discover which ones provide the highest yield potential and disease resistance. All this work could mean Alabama farmers have another crop option, and craft beer enthusiasts may be able to enjoy 100% Alabama-grown beers in the near future.
Plus – Cherokee Farmers Federation President John Bert East shares his thoughts on Simply Southern reaching the milestone of 10 seasons.
A few years ago, we enjoyed the delicious cuisine of Mobile by touring with Bienville Bites. The food tour company has been such a hit that the Bienville Bites brand has grown by leaps and bounds. Now, they have a store, a book, and even a podcast. Sounds like it’s time for seconds on another trip with Bienville Bites!
To start the 2023 academic year, Enterprise State Community College was all abuzz with a brand new bee lab. Classroom lessons came to life as three enterprising students chose to work in the lab — dissecting bees and diagnosing problems. Students, faculty, staff and volunteers worked together to create a strong foundation, and now this program is ready to take flight with lots of plans for continued growth of the Bee Lab.
Plus, Alabama Extension shares a new Discover Extension segment that is sure to get your creative juices flowing! It’s all about the Loose Parts Playground, which encourages independent play using mostly discarded items such as boxes, PVC, pillows, blankets, pots and pans. This is just one part of Extension’s Live Well Alabama program.
Cornbread — every Southern cook has their favorite recipe for this staple. But it’s always fun to experiment with different cooking techniques. This recipe comes from Stacey’s wife’s great-grandfather, Elmer. It probably has some ingredients you’re not used to seeing in cornbread, but what works for Elmer works for us, too! Watch and see how easy it is to make this Southern Bite recipe for Elmer’s Cornbread.
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