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Upcoming Events:
  • Subject: New Leaf Program
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
    Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
    02/13 - New Leaf Program
  • Subject: County 4-H Public Speaking and Baked Foods Contest
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location: 125 N Broadnax St Dadeville Al - Courthouse
    Calendar: ACES 4-H & Youth Development
    02/16 - County 4-H Public Speaking and Baked Foods Contest
  • Subject: Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location: 1st Baptist Church, Dadeville Alabama
    Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
    Event Website
    02/16 - Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
  • Subject: New Leaf Program
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
    Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
    02/20 - New Leaf Program
  • Subject: Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location: 1st Baptist Church, Dadeville Alabama
    Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
    Event Website
    02/23 - Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
  • Subject: New Leaf Program
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
    Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
    02/27 - New Leaf Program
  • Subject: New Leaf Program
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
    Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
    03/05 - New Leaf Program
  • Subject: New Leaf Program
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
    Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
    03/12 - New Leaf Program
  • Subject: New Leaf Program Graduation
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
    Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
    03/19 - New Leaf Program Graduation
  • Subject: Alabama BCIA Sponsored Cattlemen's College #3
    Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
    Event Website
    03/31 - Alabama BCIA Sponsored Cattlemen's College #3


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Tallapoosa County Extension Office


Meet the Staff & Directions
Office Hours: 8:00-12:00; 12:30-4:30
Shane Harris
County Extension Coordinator
Courthouse Basement
125 N. Broadnax Street, Room 23
Dadeville, AL 36853
Phone: (256) 825-1050
Fax: (256) 825-1054

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