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Events from May 7, 2026

Operation Grow Bootcamp

  • May 7 & 8, 2026 at 10:00am
  • Jemison, AL

Operation Grow is hosting a two-day Boot Camp for veteran and beginning farmers on May 7–8, 2026. This training will focus on the fundamentals of starting and managing a farm, including bu...

Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Food Safety, Forestry & Wildlife, Lawn & Garden, Livestock

The Land Link: Legal, Social, and Tax Insights for Farmers

  • May 11, 2026 at 12:00pm

Expert insights on land access, farm succession, and tax strategies to help farmers and landowners plan for a secure and sustainable future. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabam...

Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Food Safety, Forestry & Wildlife, Home & Family, Lawn & Garden

Hay Production Field Day

  • May 12, 2026 at 9:00am
  • Mount Hope, AL

A field day focused on hay production techniques and equipment. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, ...

Crop Production, Farming, Livestock, Poultry, Blount County, Cherokee County, Colbert County

DBAN Virtual Coffee Hour Series for Financially Distressed Borrowers

  • May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm

The Financially Distressed Borrower Assistance Network (DBAN) coffee hour offers supportive sessions where farmers can discuss financial challenges and learn about resources. Visit https://f...

Forestry & Wildlife, Lawn & Garden, Livestock, Urban Extension, Autauga County, Baldwin County, Barbour County

Specialty Crop Production for Ethnic Markets Workshop

  • May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm
  • Cullman, AL

Find out what specialty crops are in demand for ethnic markets and how to grow them in North Alabama. Part of Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer series with North Alabama Agriplex. The ...

Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Food Safety, Forestry & Wildlife, Lawn & Garden, Livestock

Back 2 Basics Gardening Series

  • May 20, 2026 at 10:00am

oin the Urban Home Grounds Team on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month to learn about the basics of urban ag, limited space gardening, and many other home horticulture topics! On May 20,...

Forestry & Wildlife, Lawn & Garden, Livestock, Urban Extension, Autauga County, Baldwin County, Barbour County

OTPS Commercial Applicator Exam Training

  • May 28, 2026 at 9:00am
  • Mobile, AL

Participants will receive training in preparation for the OTPS Commercial Applicator Exam. This is training only. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Au...

Crop Production, Farming, Lawn & Garden, Baldwin County, Barbour County, Bullock County, Butler County

Farmers Market Vendor Training

  • May 29, 2026 at 10:00am
  • Headland, AL

Farmers Market Vendor Food Safety Training for growing/harvesting vegetables for Farmers Markets The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) i...

Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Forestry & Wildlife, Home & Family, Lawn & Garden, Livestock

Headland Farmers Market

  • May 29, 2026 at 3:00pm
  • Headland, AL

Headland Farmers Market The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a r...

Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Forestry & Wildlife, Home & Family, Lawn & Garden, Livestock

2026 North Alabama Native Plant Symposium

  • May 30, 2026 at 8:00am
  • Huntsville, AL

This event invites horticultural professionals, conservationists and home gardeners to envision cultivating beauty while sustaining ecology by integrating native plants into landscapes. Clas...

Crop Production, Farming, Lawn & Garden, Blount County, Cherokee County, Colbert County, Cullman County

67th Annual Crops Scouting Shortcourse

  • Jun 2, 2026 at 8:00am
  • HEADLAND, AL

Crops Scouting School WREC in Headland The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. I...

Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Forestry & Wildlife, Home & Family, Lawn & Garden, Livestock

Sweet Tea Pysanky Playdate

  • Jun 9 - 14, 2026 at 9:00am
  • Auburn, AL

A multi-day Pysanky Playdate open to pysanky artists from across North America. Techniques can be mastered and shared; presentations will be on beeswax production and how the hen makes the ...

Poultry, Autauga County, Baldwin County, Barbour County, Bibb County, Blount County, Bullock County

Small Ruminant Webinar Series

  • Jun 9, 2026 at 5:30pm

Best Approaches to Managing Parasites and Other Health Concerns in Goats and Sheep Location: Online Contact: Felix Uchenna Samuel sfu0001@auburn.edu (256) 924 0984 Register Onli...

Farming, Statewide

Eco-Friendly Friday Environmental Series

  • Jun 12, 2026 at 11:00am

Join us on the second Friday of each month to learn about our environment, ways to help safeguard human, animal, and environmental health, and ways to reduce your ecological footprint. Regis...

Forestry & Wildlife, Livestock, Urban Extension, Autauga County, Baldwin County, Barbour County, Bibb County

Pullet and Broiler Breeder Conference

  • Aug 4 & 4, 2026 at 8:00am
  • Auburn, AL

This conference is intended to provide personnel involved in the poultry industry of timely information related to pullet and broiler breeder management to optimize reproduction efficiency. ...

Poultry, Lee County

Hatchery Management Conference

  • Aug 5 & 5, 2026 at 8:00am
  • Auburn, AL

This is an educational opportunity for personnel working in an integrated broiler hatchery to optimize hatchability, chick quality, and environment in the incubators. The Alabama Cooperativ...

Poultry, Lee County

Small Ruminant Webinar Series

  • Aug 11, 2026 at 5:30pm

Best Approaches to Managing Parasites and Other Health Concerns in Goats and Sheep Location: Online Contact: Felix Uchenna Samuel sfu0001@auburn.edu (256) 924 0984 Register Onli...

Farming, Statewide

Beef System Short Course

  • Sep 8 - 17, 2026 at 5:00pm
  • Carrollton, AL

Join us 9/8, 9/10, 9/15, & 9/17 for 4-nights covering 8 different beef cattle topics! Registration fee covers all four sessions, materials, and meals. The Alabama Cooperative Extension ...

Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Food Safety, Forestry & Wildlife, Lawn & Garden, Livestock

Small Ruminant Webinar Series

  • Oct 13, 2026 at 5:30pm

Best Approaches to Managing Parasites and Other Health Concerns in Goats and Sheep Location: Online Contact: Felix Uchenna Samuel sfu0001@auburn.edu (256) 924 0984 Register Onli...

Farming, Statewide

Blackbelt - Beef and Forage Field Day

  • Oct 16, 2026 at 10:00am
  • Marion Junction, AL

Join us at the Blackbelt Research and Extension Center for a day of education and hands-on field research demonstrations. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University...

Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Food Safety, Forestry & Wildlife, Lawn & Garden, Livestock

Small Ruminant Webinar Series

  • Dec 8, 2026 at 5:30pm

Best Approaches to Managing Parasites and Other Health Concerns in Goats and Sheep Location: Online Contact: Felix Uchenna Samuel sfu0001@auburn.edu (256) 924 0984 Register Onli...

Farming, Statewide

Small Ruminant Webinar Series

  • Feb 9, 2027 at 5:30pm

Best Approaches to Managing Parasites and Other Health Concerns in Goats and Sheep Location: Online Contact: Felix Uchenna Samuel sfu0001@auburn.edu (256) 924 0984 Register Onli...

Farming, Statewide

Small Ruminant Webinar Series

  • Apr 13, 2027 at 5:30pm

Best Approaches to Managing Parasites and Other Health Concerns in Goats and Sheep Location: Online Contact: Felix Uchenna Samuel sfu0001@auburn.edu (256) 924 0984 Register Onli...

Farming, Statewide