Learn about weed control, forage management, cattle nutrition, and observe a beef carcass breakdown to see how on-farm decisions impact meat quality. A great opportunity to gain practical knowledge and ask questions
ContributorSeptember 4, 2025
Located on West Samford Avenue, The Auburn University Community Garden is a touchstone for sustainable eating practices in the Auburn-Opelika area. Operated by Tiger Dining, they purpose their land for multiple uses. The Garden hosts faculty, students, and community members alike who want to participate in growing their own food.…
adminSeptember 9, 2020
Post contributed by Courtney Edwards, Auburn Global Nelson outside with laptop Growing up on a farm on the outskirts of Nairobi Kenya, Nelson Muthanji fell in love with nature and farm life at a young age. With a sparkle in his eyes, he described his childhood home where chicken coops…
adminFebruary 6, 2019
Post contributed by Alice Evans, Executive Director of the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) Agriculturally, economically, and socially, Alabama has a problem retaining resources – be they nutrients, dollars, or talent and expertise. Economically, Alabama farmers spend dramatically more on inputs sourced outside the state, than they bring into the…
adminSeptember 5, 2018
“If you want to feed your family healthy food, you gotta ask a lot of questions.” Yvan Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia I just watched an inspiring film about sustainable food production, Unbroken Ground, by Patagonia Provisions. In 26 minutes it offers a large dose of hope in four sections, telling…
Mike KenslerJanuary 11, 2017
Post contributed by Hallie Nelson, Office of Sustainability Intern Part 1: Farmers Food movements are a staple of modern sustainable lifestyles, but many of these movements focus on the consumers. What about the people who work to produce the food in America? In many cases, the producers in America, whether…
adminJanuary 10, 2017
My grandad checking in on his Angus cattle. When I was about seven years old, my cousin and I wrote our names in the dirt one summer day while watching my grandad bale hay. Later that day when we asked if he had seen our masterpieces he smiled and said,…
adminNovember 4, 2015
