1818 Farms Offers Della Robbia Style Wreath-Making Class

It's time to get crafty, so grab your glue gun and register with 1818 Farms for this Della Robbia inspired wreath-making class just in time for the holiday decorating.  This highly sought class fills rapidly, so don't hesitate.


1818 Farms will provide the freshly-cut balsam and white pine wreaths, fruit and other natural materials for making Della Robbia style wreaths. Artists who join the class will be given hands on instruction on decorating their wreath with berries, pine cones, seed pods, and all kinds of fruit.

The only requirement is that you bring a glue gun along with your creativity.


Class Dates Available:
Sunday, November 30, 2014, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Sunday, November 30, 2014, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Monday, December 1, 2014, 10:00am – 11:30am (SOLD OUT)

Cost:$55

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Workshop: Pesticide Safety with Limestone County Extension Office

Thursday, November 13, 2014




Pesticide safety workshop

Ken Creel, along with the Limestone County Master Gardeners will present a workshop on “Pesticide Safety for Homeowners” from noon until 2 p.m. Thursday at the Extension Office, 1109 W. Market St. This is a free workshop and registration is not required.

1818 Farms' Fall "Farm to Table Dinner" Tickets Now on Sale

Fall 2014 Farm to Table Dinner

Chef Jakob Reed of Albany Bistro and Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms present "Dinner on the Farm" Friday, September 12, 2014 starting @ 6:30pm.

Guests will enjoy a four-course, gourmet experience in historic Mooresville, AL. Upon arrival at 1818 Farms, guests will grab a beverage and take a short tour of the farm and learn a bit about the heirloom vegetables the owners grow and harvest. After the tour, guests will be seated for dinner at gorgeous tables set within the farm's lavender field. The four-course farm-to-table dinner is prepared by Jakob Reed and his chefs from Albany Bistro using vegetables grown just feet from guests' tables as well as from other local growers. At the presentation of each course, Jakob will discuss the details of what he has prepared — where it came from, how it was prepared and why it was chosen for the dinner.

Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by clicking here. We hope to see you there!

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Rainwater Harvesting and Build -Your Own Rain barrel Workshop

ALABAMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM 

LIMESTONE COUNTY OFFICE


The Home & Garden Spot



Rainwater Harvesting and Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop 



We are blessed to live in the state of Alabama for the abundance of natural resources. Alabama is one of the most diverse states in the country in regards to biological diversity. Whether it is plants or animals, Alabama ranks fifth in terms of overall species diversity. We are also blessed with immense water resources, including tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams. In addition to the lakes and streams, Alabama is also blessed with a great deal of rainfall. Alabama receives between 50”–60” of rain annually. This is a lot of rain Unfortunately we don’t always get the rain when we need it. For the last two years it seems like farmers and home gardens have struggled with getting the garden planted on time due to rain.  On the other hand, many gardens and farms have suffered during drought conditions we have experienced in the past. For homeowners there is a solution to drought conditions: Rainwater Harvesting! The idea behind rainwater harvesting is to collect the water when we are getting rain to use when we are not getting the rain.

Why collect rainwater?

The answer is not an economic response. As important of a resource as water is, it is cheap. You won’t notice much of a cost savings by collecting rainwater. There are a few very good reasons to collect rainwater.

1. Rainwater is free of salts and other minerals that can damage plant roots.

2. It is about being environmentally conscious; collecting rainwater helps to alleviate the strain on the municipal water supply.

3. During drought conditions when rain is scarce, municipalities can restrict water usage. If you’ve collected rainwater guess what? Your garden and landscape can continue to grow without suffering because of the drought. So how do you collect rainwater? All you need to collect rainwater is a container. It can be as high tech as you want it. You can install a cistern with a pump, or you can stick a bucket under the gutter. You need a container and a way to get the water out. Most people who harvest rainwater use rain barrels. A rain barrel is usually a 55-gallon drum with a water spigot in the bottom. You can purchase commercial rain barrels from many different stores. You can also build your own rain barrel very easily. Again, the container does not matter, but if the opening doesn’t allow you to get the water out of it with ease, you will want to install a spigot.

The Limestone County Extension office is offering a build your own rain barrel workshop August 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.at the Athens office located at 1109 West Market Street in Athens. There is a $40.00/barrel fee for the workshop.  

If you are interested, please call the Limestone County Extension office at 256-232-5510 to pre-register. Please specify how many barrels you would like.  Registration is needed before August 20 and you may pay for your barrel at the workshop.

For more information on topics related to the Home and Garden, contact any office of theAlabama Cooperative Extension System. The Limestone County office is located at 1109 West Market Street in Athens and is open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone number is 256-232-5510 and website is www.aces.edu

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 Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work in agriculture and home economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, and other related acts, in cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University and Alabama A&M University, offers educational programs and materials, and equal opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

Alabama Cooperative Extension System Offers Online Safety and Training Materials

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist, ALCTA


Life on the farm or ranch provides for little time for other than work.  However, there are some things that need to have time made for -- and safety and training is a big one.    That's where the Alabama Cooperative System can help with a variety of training materials all in one handy place.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has pulled data and training materials together on the www.aces.edu/farmsafety   page.  Once on the page anyone interested in learning more about Alabama Farm Safety Management Plan, Catfish Production Safety, Agricultural Safety Fact Sheets, Critical Information for Acreage Owners, Horticultural Business Safety and the Rural Crime Reduction in Alabama 4-point plan can click a link, learn and study within these topics.

This same page even houses Agricultural Safety Statistic pages and links to other Safety programs as well.

The non-agriculturalist may want to check out the page too for safety topics on Chainsaw Use, Hold Downs Used to Secure Cargo, Knowing When and How to Use a Fire Extinguisher, Slow-Moving Vehicles on Alabama Road Ways and Farm Safety 4 Just Kids.

New and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Program at Alabama A&M University

Office of Marketing and Public Relations

Alabama A&M University
P. O. Box 1027 (303 Patton Hall)
Normal, AL 35762-1027

(256) 372-5654
(256) 372-5034 (Fax)

 

Jerome Saintjones,jerome.saintjones@aamu.edu, (256) 372-5607

Save the Date! October 2-3, 2014- New and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Program held on the campus of Alabama A&M University 4900 Meridian Street, Normal, AL 35762

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Agricultural Risk Management and Business Development Training Workshop

Office of Marketing and Public Relations

Alabama A&M University
P. O. Box 1027 (303 Patton Hall)
Normal, AL 35762-1027

(256) 372-5654
(256) 372-5034 (Fax)

 

Jerome Saintjones,jerome.saintjones@aamu.edu, (256) 372-5607

 

 

 

 August 20-22nd - Agricultural Risk Management and Business Development Training Workshop held at the Jon Archer Agricultural Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd. North Mobile, AL. 

Presented by the Small Farms Research Center in collaboration with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

 

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Crop Production Workshops & IPM Field Day Set for August 6

Crop Production Workshops & IPM Field Day Set for August 6

by Wendi Williams

The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Small Farm Research Center and Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, along with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are hosting the "Vegetable Crop Production, Management and IPM Field Day and Workshops" on Wednesday, August 6, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Center located at 372 Walker Lane in Hazel Green, Ala.  

This event features nine outdoor sessions on several areas of vegetable production and pest management, and one indoor culinary demonstration.  For program details, please visit aces.edu/urban.  Although this event is free to the public, participants must register to ensure that enough materials and resources are available. To register, contact Jamarkus Crowell at (256) 372-4424 or via e-mail atjamarkus.crowell@aamu.edu by August 1, 2014.  

For additional information or inquiries, please contact Dr. Rufina Ward at (256) 372-4244 or Dr. Karnita Golson-Garner at (256) 372-8331.

Temple Grandin's Athens State Lecture Series to Provide A Variety of Insight

Temple Grandin's Athens State Lecture Series to

Provide A Variety of Insight

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist, ALCTA


Temple Grandin is as difficult to sum up as the Autism Spectrum she lives in and advocates knowledge for.  It takes a laundry list approach to let people know about her, her story, her advocacy, her accomplishments and what is going on around her.

Temple Grandin is:

• Autism Advocate
• Doctor of Animal Science
• Professor at Colorado State University
• Consultant to the Livestock Industry
• Animal Behaviorist
• Created the "Hug Box"
• Subject of HBO'S  award winning biopic Temple Grandin
• Listed as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the world "Heroes" Category
• Featured in NPR and TV Shows like The Today Show, 48 Hours, 20/20 and others
• Featured in BBC's Special The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow
• Featured in magazines - People, Forbes, US News and others
• Subject of a Bravo Biopic
• Produced several DVD
• Designed human handling systems for half the cattle-processing facilities in the US
• Featured in the best-selling book Anthropologist from Mars
• Author
• The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's
• Different ... Not Less
• Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals
• Unwritten Rules in Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspective of Autism
• Animals In Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
• Developing Talents
• Emergence: Labeled Autistic
• Thinking in Pictures

• Diagnosed on the Spectrum

 On August 28, 2014, Temple Grandin will be on the campus of Athens State University as a Livingston Concert and Lecture Series Speaker.   Grandin will be addressing three different groups while on campus in the Carter Gymnasium before her April 29th appearance in Nashville, Tennessee for the Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Conference. (Details here.)

The first of the lectures will at at 2:00PM.  Grandin will have Agricultural Talk with local cattlemen.
This portion of the lecture series is free and open to all local cattlemen.

The second of the lectures will be Student Dialogue.  This portion of the lecture series is reserved for Athens State University Students and invited guest.

The third of the lectures will be at 7:00PM.  This portion of the lecture series will be free and open to the public but requires a reservation. During this public lecture there will be a Questions and Answer segment.

To obtain a reservation for the 7:00PM lecture, please email grandin@athens.edu

Limestone County Extention Office Host Class on Estate Planning for Farmers and Land Owners

Limestone County Extension Office Host Class on

Estate Planning for Farmers and Land Owners

Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist, ALCTA


The Limestone County Extension Office will be hosting a workshop to answer questions and assist in preparing farmers and other land owners in preparing their estate on August 7th from 6:00PM-9:00PM at their offices on Market Street in Athens, AL.  Instructor of this course will be  Dr. Tufts, Associate Professor of the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Nature Resource Management within the College of Agriculture at Auburn University.

This informative class, Estate Planning Session for Farmers and Land Owners, will provide information and education on topics including Advanced Directives for Health Care, Power of Attorney, Distribution Plans in Will or Trust among others.  This informational forum hopes to provide attendees with more insight  and understanding when they meet with an estate planning attorney when the times comes.

This is a free class but per-registration is required.  Class size will be limited to 35 people.

To register call the Limestone County Extension Office at 256-232-5510.

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Tanner Alabama AAMU Alumnus Among White House and USDA “Champions of Change”

AAMU Alumnus Among White House and USDA “Champions of Change”

An Alabama A&M University alumnus and noted farmer will be among 15 “Champions of Change” to be recognized by the White House and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Tuesday, July 29, at 10 a.m. (Eastern).

Billy B. Bridgeforth, a 1980 soil science AAMU graduate, will be distinguished as

a trendsetter during a program recognizing leaders from throughout the U.S. who are making significant positive impacts on the next generation of farming and ranching. 

Billy B. Bridgeforth

Bridgeforth is a fourth-generation farmer in Tanner, Ala., whose Darden Bridgeforth & Sons operation grows cotton, corn, wheat, soybeans, and canola using a variety of cutting-edge agronomic techniques and land conservation practices.   As Chairman of the National Black Growers Council, Bridgeforth advocates on behalf of Black farmers in the United States and abroad.

The program Tuesday will feature USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden, who will discuss efforts to ensure that beginning farmers and the growing ranks of agriculture—women, young people, immigrants, socially disadvantaged producers, returning veterans and retirees—have access to the programs and support they need. The event will include a discussion about how to continue growing and supporting the next generation of America’s farmers and ranchers.

The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White House to feature individuals, businesses, and organizations doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities.   

To watch this event live, visit www.whitehouse.gov/live.  To learn more about the White House Champions of Change program and nominate a Champion, visit www.whitehouse.gov/champions.  For more information on opportunities to support new and beginning farmers, visit www.usda.gov/newfarmers.

Hopewell Women-In-Agriculture Conference coming to Birmingham

Office of Marketing and Public Relations

Alabama A&M University
P. O. Box 1027 (303 Patton Hall)
Normal, AL 35762-1027

(256) 372-5654
(256) 372-5034 (Fax)

 

Jerome Saintjones,jerome.saintjones@aamu.edu, (256) 372-5607

August 16th, 2014 - Hopewell Women-In-Agriculture Conference held at the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, 4817 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35221

Presented by Small Farms Research Center, Alabama A&M University in collaboration with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Project Hopewell, Inc, and Hopewell Women-In-Agriculture Association.

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Mudslinging, Engine Roaring Fun Comes to Tanner Alabama This Weekend

Mudslinging, Engine Roaring Fun Comes 

to Tanner Alabama This Weekend

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist, ALCTA

If you hear a little roaring coming from the Tanner High School don't fret, that's just the mighty
trucks and tractors from all over the United States coming to participate in the Alabama Championship Tractor and Truck Pull. 

Join the Tanner Quarterback Club for this annual fundraiser that revs things up and slings a little mud.  This event has been going strong for 37 years now.  The Tanner Quarterback Club collects the proceeds to assist in upgrading the facility and providing financial assistance to the high school and youth sports organizations.

The Alabama Tanner Quarterback Club Tractor and Truck Pull is considered one of the largest events in the South.This two day festival includes seven classes sanctioned by the NTPA/Mid-South Pullers Association each night competing for titles and prizes -- and bragging rights.

If you want to join the revving, rowdy, mudslinging fun, head to Tanner High School 12060 Sommers Road, Tanner, AL.  Gates opens at 3:00PM and the dirt starts flying at dirt starts at 7:00PM.  The concession stand will be stocked and ready and waiting for attendees. Prices at the gate each night are children under 6 years of age are FREE, children ages 6 -12 are $10 and ages 13 and up are $15.

Local Festival Celebrates American Farming Heritage, Contributions and Equipment

Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist, ALCTA

Local Festival Celebrates American Farming

Heritage, Contributions and Equipment

Two miles north of the Elm Street and Elkton Road intersection takes on a life of the past, present and future of American farming.  The Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days roll onto the green rolling meadows of the rich and oft rewarding soil of north Limestone County on August 1st and 2nd. 

An amazing collection of vintage and modern equipment comes together during this two day festival.  This showcase of gasoline engines, steam engines, antique tractors, cars, trucks, horse drawn equipment are just part of the interest of this heritage festival.   The Parade of Power is a sight to behold with the power motors revving past in processions.   Then the competitions kick off with these mechanized workhorses at the center of the show

The Chain in the Box competition uses a box that has been spray printed on the ground.  One end of the chain is attached to the ground.  The other end is attached to the tractor and the rest of the chain is pulled out of the box and stretched by each competitor competing for the best time.

The field of competition continues with the Fast Crank which goes to the fast manual start of a tractor and Slow Races which goes to the slowest run tractor on the field.  The kids will also take to the field for a tykes Peddle Pull with the winner have strong legs and endurance on their side.  The ladies are not left out of the fun either with the Skillet Throw -- featuring the attempts of interested parties to heave the skillet the furthest.

August 1st kicks off  at 7:00AM when the show grounds open welcoming everyone.  Admissions is $5.00 person per day and children 10 and under will enjoy free admission.  Free parking adds to the value of the day's worth of fun too.   Vendors with a variety of items will be on hand including parts, crafts and nic-nacs.  You never know what treasure will be waiting for you.  Live entertainment fills the air at 5:30PM  and into the evening on Friday featuring local bands.

The day kicks into full swing with a Tractor Ride sponsored by the Limestone County Farmers Federation departing at 10:00AM.  The tractors will roll down the scenic Richard Martin Rails to Trails with the permission of the Limestone County Commission allowing mechanized traffic onto the trail exclusively for this event.  .A small layover in Elkmont, AL allows passengers a chance to explore the area shops and grab lunch provided by the Limestone County Cattlemen's Association.  Then it's back on the Richard Martin Rails to Trails for the historic portion where the procession will cross the battleground of the Battle of Sulfur Creek Trestle.  Then it's down a portion of the Noah Bike Trail to finish out this crowd pleasing favorite at the showgrounds.  Anyone interested in hopping aboard the trailer of one of the tractors of this event needs to contact David Hargrove 256-431-6226 or Marvin Putnam 256-431-2316 for further details.
 
The concessions will open and waiting with a variety of goodies including the traditional Southern faire of Pintos and Cornbread.  Concessionaires have an extra treat for arrivals  and primitive campers on Saturday morning with hot breakfast biscuits.

From Nashville, take Interstate 65 south until Alabama's Exit 361-ELKMONT.  Turn right immediately then turn left on Elkton Road and follow the signs.  Show grounds will be approximately 5 miles on the right.

From Huntsville/Birmingham, go north on Interstate 65 and take Alabama Exit 354 and go south on U.S. Highway 31 for approximately 1/2 miles.  Turn right at the traffic light onto Elm Street.  Travel approximately 1/2 mile to the traffic light at Elkton and Elm streets and turn right.  Go north  approximately 2 miles on Elkton Road and watch for the show grounds on left.

For more information, please contact:
David Hargrove .......... 256-431-6226
Allen Dement  .............256-431-0619
Marvin Putman  ...........256-431-2316
Mike Hodges  ..............256-206-5926

22nd Annual Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo Fun Starts July 26th

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist, ALCTA


Get ready for a little bronco busting, barrel racing and have a little boot scootin'  fun!  It's time for the 22nd Annual Police & Reserve Rodeo in Ardmore Alabama/Tennessee on August 1st - 2nd.  This annual event helps raise funds for training, safety gear and other necessities of the Ardmore Police Reserve members who volunteer their time to keep their community safe.

The Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo Queen  judging is this Saturday, July 26th at 26155 Thach Rd. Athens, Al 35613. Come cheer your favorite contestant and see who will be in the Queen's Court. This year's Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo Queen's Pageant is held at The Cowboy Church of Limestone County and horsemanship demonstrations will also be done there at 2-S Arena.


Grab your favorite jeans and cowboy hat and head to the Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo Dance on July 31st at 6:30PM in John Barnes Park on Ardmore Ridge Road, Ardmore, Tennessee.  Music by The Johnny Collier Band will fill the air and you dance the night away.   You'll also get a chance to throw a few curve balls at the dunking tank target sink an Ardmore Police or Reserve officer.  The proceeds from the dunking booth will be donated to the family of Molly Paysinger. Molly is a 2 year old that was diagnosed with leukemia and is now at St. Jude's receiving treatments. Molly and her family are from the Ardmore area and the Ardmore Police & Reserve want to help support this sweet child through this challenging time.

As part of the Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo fun, a $250 Gift Certificate to Adam's Western Wear of Ardmore will be given away each night at the rodeo. For $3.00 a chance, two lucky individuals will enjoy the pick of the store.  Anyone interested can ask any  Ardmore Reserve or  Police Officer about purchasing tickets.  Attendees at the Rodeo Queen contest Saturday, the Street Dance Thursday July 31st and both nights of the rodeo can purchase chances to win.

The big show comes to town August 1st & 2nd as John Barnes Park on Ardmore Ridge Road as the Cowboy and Cowgirls compete for the titles and prestigious Rodeo Buckles. You can enjoy bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and much more. It's a great family event. Bring the kids and enjoy the rodeo clowns too.
 
Get your advanced tickets at Ardmore Police Department 26704 Main Street, Ardmore Town Hall 26704 Main Street, Ardmore City Hall 25844 Main Street, Reliance Bank 26772 Main Street, CB&S Bank 26314 Main Street, Peoples State Bank 26327 Main Street, First National Bank 26591 Main Street and Adams Western Wear 28100 AL-251 in Ardmore TN/AL. Reliance Bank 112 North Jefferson Street in Athens, AL and First National Bank 206 S 1st Street in Pulaski, TN.   Advanced prices are $12 adults & $8 kids 6-12.

For ticket information: 256-423-2146 or Rodeo@ardmorepolice.com Join the conversation at Facebook.

Vegetable Production, Management and IPM Field Day and Workshops August 6th

Jerome.Saintjones@aamu.edu  Jerome Saintjones  

Alabama A&M University P.O. Box 1027 | Normal, AL 35762

August 6th, 2014 - Vegetable Production, Management and IPM Field Day and Workshops held at the Alabama A&M University's Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station, 372 Walker Lane, Hazel Green, AL 35750 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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AAMU Hosting USDA-SBIR Webinar July 10

 

 

Monday, July 7, 2014

AAMU Hosting USDA-SBIR Webinar July 10

 
Alabama A&M University will team with the Technology Regional Innovation Cluster Huntsville (TechRich) and the USDA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to host a webinar conveying opportunities for small business and higher education institutions. The webinar will be held Thursday, July 10, 10:00 a.m. in the Dawson Building (room 225) on the AAMU campus. Virtual attendance can be accessed via http://aamu.adobeconnect.com/webinaraamu/ .

The webinar will be facilitated by Charles Cleland, USDA SBIR national program manager. In addition to providing access to the webinar from various remote locations, organizers are preparing for as many as 40 people to attend the physical campus site.

USDA’s SBIR program awards grants to qualified small businesses to research important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture and rural development. Other agency aims include stimulating private sector technological innovations; strengthening the role of small businesses in meeting federal research and development; boosting private sector commercialization of innovations; and fostering participation by women-owned and socially and/or economically disadvantaged small businesses.

SBIR Phase I grants top at $100,000 for a duration of up to eight months. However, Phase II grants are limited to $500,000 for a term up to two years for previous Phase I awardees. Participation by university faculty or government scientists as consultants or subcontractors in SBIR projects is strongly encouraged.

For additional information about the webinar, contact Christi Jackson, deputy project manager, Technology Regional Innovation Cluster Huntsville (christi.jackson@wbcna.org), at (256) 961-7956, or Dr. Teresa M. Orok, executive director of AAMU Small Business Development Center, at (256) 372-5603. For assistance with technical and connection issues related but prior to the webinar, contact Adolph Scissum at adolph.scissum@aamu.edu or Oliver Dillard at oliver.dillard@aamu.edu.

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