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Forage Focus Program 2013 Webinar Series
The Forage Focus Program is offering free webinars in 2013. Sit at your own computer and learn from the experts. Questions for the speakers can be submitted during the webinar via the chat session and will be answered during the webinar.
Controlling Woody Plants in Pastures and Hayfields - July 24 at 10:30 A.M. CDT
In summer, woody plants such as Chinese tallowtree, green ash, common persimmon, and Cherokee rose can overwhelm pastures. Additionally, woody vines are often very difficult to control in hayfields. A webinar entitled “Controlling Woody Plants in Pastures and Hayfields” will be held at 10:30 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, July 24. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for cattlemen and forage producers to learn how to deal with these weeds.
Dr. Stephen Enloe (Extension Weed Specialist) with Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will discuss practical control strategies to minimize the effect of these hard-to-control weeds. Viewers will have the option of connecting interactively so they can talk with Dr. Enloe. Alternatively, viewers can watch the live stream and submit questions for the speaker via the chat session.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EVENT LIVE
Test your setup by clicking HERE to view previous sessions.
Do not enter questions/comments from the streaming session. Use the CHAT utility below.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE CHAT SESSION TO ASK QUESTIONS OR COMMENT
CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE WITH FULLY INTERACTIVE AUDIO AND VIDEO
You must have a webcam with a microphone to use this option. Meeting ID 6924
Follow setup and testing instructions HERE. Test this well before the event.
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Controlling Woody Plants in Pastures and Hayfields - June 19 at 10 A.M. CDT
In summer, woody plants such as Chinese tallowtree, green ash, common persimmon, and Cherokee rose can overwhelm pastures. Additionally, woody vines are often very difficult to control in hayfields. A webinar entitled “Controlling Woody Plants in Pastures and Hayfields” will be held at 10 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, June 19. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for cattlemen and forage producers to learn how to deal with these weeds.
Dr. Stephen Enloe (Extension Weed Specialist) with Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will discuss practical control strategies to minimize the effect of these hard-to-control weeds. Viewers will have the option of connecting interactively so they can talk with Dr. Enloe. Alternatively, viewers can watch the live stream and submit questions for the speaker via the chat session.
The Do's and Don'ts for private employers under the Alabama 'Guns in the Parking Lot' Act.
Click here to access a PDF of Slide-set
Crime in the Workplace - Session 1
Crime in the Workplace - Session 2
Controlling Summer Weeds in Pastures and Hayfield
Summer weeds such as dog fennel, pigweed, horse nettle, and bitterweed can overwhelm your grass forages. A webinar entitled “Controlling Summer Weeds in Pastures and Hayfields” will be held at 10 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 1. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for cattlemen and forage producers to learn how to deal with these weeds.
Dr. Stephen Enloe (Extension Weed Specialist) with Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System) discusses practical control strategies to minimize the effect of these summer weeds.
This webinar is brought to you by the Forage Focus program of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
DETAILS - Click here
Untangling the New Form I-9, I-9 Compliance Training
A new federal I-9 form, which was released March 8, will go into effect on MAY 7.
I-9 compliance, which many business operators, especially small business owners, already find difficult, will get even harder when this new form goes into effect. This training, provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Constangy, Brooks and Smith and the National Federation of Independent Business in Alabama, provides employers with all the critical information they will need to meet all of the new requirements associated with this revised form.
After you start the video, you may "Double Click" on the video to make it full screen. Allow time for video to buffer.
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** UPDATED Slide-set with MAY 7 clarification. "Untangling the New Form I-9” I-9 Compliance Training **
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Untangling the New Form I-9, I-9 Compliance Training
1. Why Is I-9 Training Critical To You And Your Employer?
2. If Using E-Verify Why Complete Form I-9? &
3. Completing The New I-9 Form (March 8, 2013)
4. What Is The Employee’s Form I-9 Responsibility?
5. What Is The Employer’s Form I-9 Responsibility?
6. What About Minors and Form I-9 Completion?
7. What About Form I-9 Completion For Employees With Disabilities?
8. Should I Copy The Documents Presented?
9. What About Expiration Dates And Revivification?
10. What Are The Form I-9 Retention Requirements?
11. Tips To Avoid Penalties &
12. What About Previous Form I-9s Not Properly Completed? &
13. What Are The Top 10 Signs
You Might Need An I-9 Audit? &
14. Immigration Compliance – How will your Business Score?
Forage Focus Program 2013 Webinar Series
What’s the Real Cost of Making and Feeding Hay?
It costs more to produce and feed a bale of hay than most cattlemen realize. Drs. Walt Prevatt and Jennifer Johnson from Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will help you determine how much it really costs to produce and feed your hay.
Biology and Management of Bermudagrass Stem Maggot
Alternate Archive Link
Bermudagrass stem maggot, a new invasive pest, has been found across much of the Southeast. Drs. William Hudson and Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia will discuss the status of this new invasive pest, and provide research-based information on what is known about its biology and management.
The Affordable Care Act: Guidance for Alabama Employers on What to Expect in 2013 and Preparing for 2014
January 8 at 1 P.M. CST
Alabama small-business owners must plan for the impact that changes in federal health care laws will have on their businesses. While the majority of the new taxes, mandates and administrative requirements begin in January 2014, some major provisions take effect in 2013. A webinar January 8 at 1 p.m. will offer practical guidance for business owners. The webinar is sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System; the National Federation of Independent Business; Constangy, Brooks and Smith, LLP; and Jackson Thornton Certified Public Accountants.
Links to individual segments:
Segment #1 - http://youtu.be/gO9OgZ2A-qI
Segment #2 - http://youtu.be/LPH3VyjcIyA
Segment #3 - http://youtu.be/bgT3EajjzHc
Segment #4 - http://youtu.be/ImBsKFI-Jfc
Segment #5 - http://youtu.be/g50wTD6pVzs
Segment #6 - http://youtu.be/RD0CyVoMwCM
Please submit questions or comments to: careact@aces.edu
ACES Affordable Health Care Constangy Guidance 01-8-12 PDF File
Check back to this page. Further information and documentation will be coming.
Alabama Immigration Law Sessions
Labor law expert Thomas M. Eden of the Capell & Howard law firm conducted the webinars, which include an overview of the law, complying with key provisions, and record-keeping.
Alabama Immigration: Keeping your Small Business in Business
http://www.aces.edu/go/226
National Federation of Independent Business and AU Center for Governmental Training session primarily for City Revenue Officers and targeted for Small Business owner compliance information.Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries sessions:
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service webinar targeted to help farmers understand the new immigration law. "We think it's important with any employer in the state of Alabama," said Patrick Moody, a spokesperson with the Department of Agriculture and Industries. "The webinar applies to everything from small mechanic shops to farmers. It will take a complex situation and put it into context."
Introduction
http://www.aces.edu/go/212IPart 1: Do's and Don'ts
http://www.aces.edu/go/213IPart 2: E-Verify
http://www.aces.edu/go/214IPart 3: I-9
http://www.aces.edu/go/215Homeland Security
Tornado Information for Poultry Producers
Informational Webinar with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, USDA Farm Service Agency, USDA Natural Resources and Conservation Service, Alabama Farmer's Federation, First South Farm Credit, FEMA, SBA, National Poultry Technology center, and other Stage Agencies and partners targeting poultry growers sustaining storm damage in April. http://www.aces.edu/go/155
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