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May 1, 2026

Homesteading Basics – Central Region

First United Methodist Church, 2200 3rd Ave N,, Pell City, AL 35125

Join us for a homesteading workshop covering bees, poultry, soil health, meat science, farmers’ market marketing, produce, and home-baked foods. Designed for homesteaders, beginning and established farmers, and horticulture enthusiasts.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Ashlee Thompson at 205-338-9416 or strical@auburn.edu by 4/10/2026.

This event has multiple sessions:

  • Soil and Plant Nutrition – May 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Livestock & Forages – May 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Water Bath Canning – May 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Next Level Vegetable Gardening – May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Meat Sciences – May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Marketing for Farmers Market – May 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Backyard Bees – May 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Small Ruminant Farming – May 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Fruits for the Home Orchard – May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Getting Started with Chickens – May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Dehydrating & Freeze-drying – May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Address:
First United Methodist Church
2200 3rd Ave N,
Pell City, AL 35125

Contact:
Ashlee Thompson
strical@auburn.edu
(205) 338-9416

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$80.00 Farming, Food Safety, Autauga County, Bibb County, Blount County, Calhoun County, Chambers County, Cherokee County, Chilton County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Coosa County, Cullman County, DeKalb County, Elmore County, Etowah County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Lee County, Lowndes County, Macon County, Madison County, Marshall County, Montgomery County, Randolph County, Russell County, Shelby County, St. Clair County, Talladega County, Tallapoosa County