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Week of August 6, 2023

Sunday, August 6, 2023
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Monday, August 7, 2023
Aug 7    10:00am - 12:00pm     Brewton, AL
Walk Like a Champion is a state-wide program to get Alabama walking in an effort to reduce the risk factors of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Sign up today to start walking February 18, 2023. Address: Brew...
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Aug 8    8:00am - 9:00am     Phenix City, AL
Come find out what Food Myths you might believe in- that just aren't true. Address: Phenix City Library Phenix City, AL 36867 Contact: jennifer davidson jenniferd@auburn.edu (334) 298-6845 ...
Aug 8    9:00am - 3:00pm     Scottsboro, AL
There will be a Cover Crop Meeting on August 8th at the Jackson County Rescue Squad Building in Scottsboro. The meeting will be from 9 am to 12 noon and include a lunch sponsored by the Jackson County Young Farmers and Ranchers and the Jackson County Farme...
Aug 8    9:00am - 12:00pm     Anniston, AL
Cucurbit crops are the vining plants in the garden, including cucumber, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, cantaloupe, and watermelon. The topics discussed at this cucurbit meeting include variety selection, cucurbit disease identification, and cucurbit insect ide...
Aug 8    12:00pm - 1:00pm     Wetumpka, AL
Lucy Edwards, Horticulturist and Chilton County Extension Coordinator will inspire you to plant a wide variety of leafy greens in your garden for fall and winter harvest this season. This program is FREE and available for everyone. Waters will be provide...
Aug 8    12:00pm - 1:00pm     Online
The Alabama Extension ForestHER Webinar Series was created with women landowners in mind. These virtual, 1-hour sessions are an opportunity for women landowners to learn about forest management topics that are important to them in a relaxed, fun setting. ...
Aug 8    6:00pm - 8:00pm     Cullman, AL
Is your farm a business or a hobby? Do you want to offer agritourism on your farm? Come learn how you would answer these questions at our next Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer workshop. Extension will present on how to determine your farm status as...
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Aug 9    1:00pm - 2:00pm     Online
Jayne Luetzow, Regional Extension Agent - Home Grounds, will talk to us about Butterfly Gardening This is a free 45 minute webinar each Wednesday from ACES Home Horticulture Team. Contact: dani carroll carrodl@auburn.edu (256) 458-6043 www.aces.edu/go/...
Aug 9    1:00pm - 2:30pm     Sheffield, AL
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program is free, six weeks of diabetes self-management strategies. Address: 1120 S Jackson Highway Sheffield, AL 35661 Contact: Elaine Softley kes0021@aces.edu (256) 324-2851 ...
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Aug 10    10:00am - 4:00pm     Livingston, AL
Food Safety Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for retail food permit holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Address: UWA- Student Union Building Room 205 Student Union Driv...
Aug 10    2:30pm - 5:30pm     Eufaula, AL
Eufaula Farmers Market starting May 25 and running until August 10. Market starts at 2:30 each Thursday. Vendors must contact the Extension office prior to registering. The registration fee is $120 for the season and is for vendors only. Address: Corner o...
Aug 10    5:00pm - 7:00pm     Fayette, AL
The Fayette County Extension Office, in conjunction with the Fayette County Conservation District, will host a Rain Barrel Workshop. Participants will leave with a rain barrel and education associated with collecting rainwater. Participants must register b...
Friday, August 11, 2023
Aug 11    9:00am - 12:00pm     Opelika, AL
Cucurbit crops are the vining plants in the garden, including cucumber, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, cantaloupe, and watermelon. The topics discussed at this cucurbit meeting include variety selection, cucurbit disease identification, and cucurbit insect ide...
Aug 11    10:00am - 4:00pm     Livingston, AL
Food Safety Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for retail food permit holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Address: UWA- Student Union Building Room 205 Student Union Driv...
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Aug 12    9:00am - 2:00pm     Vernon, AL
Join us for a pond management class to learn about the basics that will help you achieve your goals for your recreational fish pond. Topics covered include managing ponds for good fishing, controlling aquatic plants, common pond problems and how to solve t...