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Alabama A&M Family Farm & Fleece Day

Submitted by Sarah Broadway on Sunday, March 31st, 10:12 am

Despite gloomy weather, parents and kids came out for "Family Farm and Fleece Day" in Huntsville.

The event was held at Alabama A&M's Agribition Center.

Exhibits included sheep shearing, arts and crafts, a benefit auction, farmer's market and more.

The school partnered with Tennessee Valley Women in Agriculture.

Kids got to learn about several animals, enjoyed free pony rides, attended several workshops and even got their faces painted.

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Madison County USDA/FSA Office Is RELOCATING

Submitted by Jim Segina, Photojournalist/VJ

Friday, January 4th, 2013, 11:11am

The Madison County FSA Office will be moving to a new location on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Service on Thursday the 10th through Monday the 14th will be VERY LIMITED! We will have no phone or computer service during this time. We are scheduled to be back online (up and running) by 1:00pm on Monday January 14, 2013.

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Our new address is:

USDA/FSA Madison County Office, 1300 Meridian St., Suite 23A, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Our phone (256-532-1677 ext.2) & FAX (256-539-6484) numbers remain unchanged.

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FSA Announces Results of County Committee Election

Submitted by Jim Segina, Photojournalist/VJ

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 11:33am

Huntsville, AL. December 27, 2012—Results of this year’s election for a vacant seat on the Madison County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee were announced today by Thomas D. Atkinson, County Executive Director of the Madison County FSA.

Mr. Lee Lasater of Hazel Green was reelected to represent farmers in the communities of Madison Cross Roads, Hazel Green, Meridianville, & Deposit. He will assume his committee duties on January 1, 2012,” said Atkinson. Lasater will serve a three-year term.

Mr. J.B. Turner Jr.

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After Thanksgiving events

Submitted by Mary Howard, Web producer

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 2:05pm

Burning off Those Thanksgiving Calories

The holiday season can be the hardest time for people to maintain healthy diets. For those who want to indulge that Thanksgiving feast without feeling too bad about it, there are events all over Huntsville to help take off those Turkey Day pounds. Check with the websites for each individual event for more information.

Skating in the Park

Sponsored by the Huntsville Museum of Art

Where: Big Spring Park, Directly behind the Huntsville Museum of Art

When: November 21, 2012 – January 5, 2013

Monday -- Thursday: noon to 10 p.m.

Friday: noon to 12 a.m.

$10 per person skating fee

$3 skate rental fee

$8 per person for groups of 15 or more

For more information visit: http://www.hsvmuseum.org/

19th Annual 5K Turkey Trot Run

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Coyote pups found in Meridianville

Submitted by Adam Henry, Assignment Editor

Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 9:25pm

These coyote pups were found near Wells Road in Meridianville on Monday. A woman claims she captured them in her backyard near the Yuma area.

These coyote pups were found in the backyard of a home in Meridianville on Monday.

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Falcons, Tigers, and More: Sci-Quest's Spooktacular Halloween Parties

Submitted by Beth Ridgeway

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 11:49am

Falcons, Tigers, and More: Sci-Quest's Spooktacular Halloween Parties

Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center is bringing the tricks and treats with some new special guests for its annual Spooktacular Science Halloween Parties on Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29. The Spooktacular parties introduce visitors of all ages to the fun side of science, proving science isn’t so spooky.

Sci-Quest celebrates Halloween every year with a fully decorated Science Center and a two Halloween parties. During Spooktacular Science, visitors will enjoy costume contests with prizes, spooky games, mystery science shows, hands-on activities and more. The special guests this year will be the Birds of Prey from the Alabama 4-H Center/Coosa River Science School and rare tiger cubs from the Tigers for Tomorrow preserve.

On Friday, Oct. 28, the Birds of Prey show will include an array of different owls that will excite visitors of all ages.

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City officials propose new plan to solve geese problem

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Monday, October 17th, 2011, 10:20am

City officials propose new plan to solve geese problem

Huntsville City officials hope a new feeding plan in Big Spring Park will help reduce the problems geese cause in the popular downtown park.

Officials say the geese have dramatically increased in numbers and have moved out most of the native ducks. They have also left the park and pond with an abundance of waste.

Because of the nuisance and public health hazard, officials came up with a new feeding plan that is aimed at keeping the animals healthy while reducing the health hazards to humans.

Karen Hill Sheppard, veterinarian and director of Huntsville's Animal Control, researched the problem and found many cities across the country facing similar situations. Sheppard says the first order of business is to educate the public not to feed the geese human food.

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