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