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This is a monthly webinar that features speakers from the Extension Commercial Horticulture Team. The Zoom link is https://auburn.zoom.us/j/590217859 which is open to all. This can also be seen on Facebook Live, https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaExtensionCommercialHorticulture. Open to all!
Contact:
Ayanava Majumdar
bugdoctor@auburn.edu
(251) 331-8416
1526 Chesnut Bypass, 1526 Chesnut Bypass Centre AL, 35960
The ServSafe for managers class is a 2-day certificate course that meets the ADPH requirements for retail food permit holders. Must register 2 weeks before scheduled date or contact the instructor.
Address:
1526 Chesnut Bypass
Centre, AL 35960
Contact:
Christy Mendoza
cnm0012@auburn.edu
(205) 217-6495
Talladega County Extension Office, 132 Court Street North Talladega AL, 35160
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register before the scheduled date.
Address:
Talladega County Extension Office
132 Court Street North
Talladega, AL 35160
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Join Shanetria Orr for #MotivationalMonday at 2pm, where you will be engaging daily segments on healthy eating, physical activity, and health education
Two ways to join:
Follow us on our Walking Like a Champion Fitness Facebook Page
or
Register by clicking the link below
https://www.aces.edu/go/MotivationalMondays2022
Contact:
Shanetria Orr
skb0050@aces.edu
(256) 612-6885
Online
The Segment 2 course requires completion of Segment 1 and individual access to a computer with audio and video presence for the duration of training. The FDA Hazards and Controls Guide with the latest updates will be required for active participation in the Zoom work sessions to be eligible for certification through AFDO. https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucOytrTsqG9x4H4h5JaAtQ0RD20FDPyAe
Contact:
Virtual Segment 2 Seafood HACCP course
AMM0167@ACES.EDU
(334) 216-0738
A. W. Todd Center, 201 Washington Ave SW Russellville AL, 35653
Learn each week how to design, plant, and reap benefits from your landscape! Weekly hands-on activities will provide additional training to enhance your knowledge and gardening abilities. Weekly topics are: Getting to Know Your Property – May 10
Turf Grass Care and Maintenance – May 17
Landscape Plant Care – May 24
Edibles: Veggies and Fruit Trees – May 31
Address:
A. W. Todd Center
201 Washington Ave SW
Russellville, AL 35653
Contact:
Lucy Edwards
lee0003@aces.edu
(334) 329-1672
11610 US-90, 11610 US-90 Grand Bay AL, 36541
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, also known as DEEP, is directed toward persons with diabetes and relatives who need information on diabetes self-care. The program seeks to empower patients and communities and applies principles of adult education and group work techniques that promote learning and a progression towards a healthy lifestyle.
Address:
11610 US-90
Grand Bay, AL 36541
Contact:
Hope Pettway-Thomas
hjp0018@auburn.edu
(251) 402-3498
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FREE Home & Family, Mobile CountyOnline
This 4-part webinar series offers an extensive overview of the local,
county, state and federal requirements for setting up a small
business in Alabama. Participants will learn how to form LLCs,
obtain tax numbers and prepare for other legal responsibilities.
Contact:
Jon Jacobson
jacobj1@auburn.edu
(256) 714-9142
Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market, 211 First Street Decatur AL, 35601
Join the Morgan County Extension Office and the Decatur Farmer’s Market for this hands on workshop to learn the best way to propagate plants from cuttings. Each participant will leave with cuttings of perennials and shrubs to take home for rooting as well as all the information they need to grow them successfully into plants for the landscape. Class is limited to 20 participants.
Registration Required, $5 materials fee.
Address:
Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market
211 First Street
Decatur, AL 35601
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@aces.edu
(256) 612-6766
204 W 5th St, 204 W 5th St Tuscumbia AL, 35674
This free workshop lead by Dr. Beau Brodbeck will help homeowners and tree workers learn to identify tree defects that can pose a risk to people and property. Specifically, the workshop will introduce audiences to: tree risk concepts, identifying root, trunk and crown defects, and legal considerations. This workshop will consist of an inside portion as well as an outdoor demonstration. Some mild walking may be required.
Address:
204 W 5th St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Contact:
Kerry Steedley
kes0150@aces.edu
(334) 350-0485
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FREE Farming, Fish & Water, Forestry & Wildlife, Lawn & Garden, Urban Extension, Colbert County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Lamar County, Lauderdale County, Lawrence County, Limestone County, Marion County, Morgan County, Walker County Winston CountyPell City Municipal Complex, 1000 Bruce Ethridge Pell City AL, 35128
This food safety certification course meets the requirements of the state health department for those working in food service
Address:
Pell City Municipal Complex
1000 Bruce Ethridge
Pell City, AL 35128
Contact:
Angela Treadaway
atreadaw@aces.edu
(205) 410-3696
1526 Chesnut Bypass, 1526 Chesnut Bypass Centre AL, 35960
The ServSafe for managers class is a 2-day certificate course that meets the ADPH requirements for retail food permit holders. Must register 2 weeks before scheduled date or contact the instructor.
Address:
1526 Chesnut Bypass
Centre, AL 35960
Contact:
Christy Mendoza
cnm0012@auburn.edu
(205) 217-6495
167 AL Hwy 134 East, 167 AL Hwy 134 East Headland AL, 36345
Farmers Market Vendor Training
Safety Training for Farmers Market Vendors
Address:
167 AL Hwy 134 East
Headland, AL 36345
Contact:
James D. Jones
jonesja@aces.edu
334-585-6416
Oxford Senior Center, 424 Main Street Oxford AL, 36203
This event will be covering “What Can You Do to Prevent Falls?” at the Oxford Senior Center.
Address:
Oxford Senior Center
424 Main Street
Oxford, AL 36203
Contact:
Bre Steele
abh0084@aces.edu
(256) 237-1621
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This talk will outline managing pastures and hayfields for wildlife
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 574-2143
Cane Creek Community Gardens, 77 Justice Avenue McClellan AL, 36205
Lunch & Learn is a series of free gardening programs sponsored by the Calhoun County Master Gardeners and the Calhoun County Commission. May 25th, featured speaker is Drew Metzler (Alabama Extension); topic “Backyard Wildlife Management”
Address:
Cane Creek Community Gardens
77 Justice Avenue
McClellan, AL 36205
Contact:
David West
westdah@aces.edu
256-237-1621
Online
Alabama Garden Chat is back! If you have questions about your gardens and landscapes, feel free to email us at alabamagardenchat@gmail.com! We will go through questions every Wednesday at 2:00 pm, right after the Alabama Smart Yards webinar. Join our Alabama Garden Chat webinar at http://www.aces.edu/go/asywebinars. Alabama Garden Chat will run April-August. The first Alabama Garden Chat of the year will start on April 6th!
Contact:
Jack LeCroy
jml0003@auburn.edu
251-288-2874
Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 Hwy. 36 West, Suite B Hartselle AL, 35640
Join Della Taylor Regional Urban SNAP-Ed Educator as participants learn how to examine their cabinets to check for expiration dates, dented cans and learn to rotate the dates of food items. Learn how meals begin with items on hand to save a trip to the market. Participants also learn how to label items stored after labels are removed from original packaging.
Address:
Morgan County Extension Office
3120 Hwy. 36 West, Suite B
Hartselle, AL 35640
Contact:
Della Taylor
milled5@auburn.edu
(256)773-2549
Enterprise State Community College, 600 Plaza Drive Enterprise AL, 36331
A workshop for new and beginning farmers or those considering starting a farm. The class will cover things to consider from a business perspective including finance options, land requirements, market access etc.
Address:
Enterprise State Community College
600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, AL 36331
Contact:
Gavin Mauldin
gpm0006@auburn.edu
334-894-5596
Pell City Municipal Complex, 1000 Bruce Ethridge Pell City AL, 35128
This food safety certification course meets the requirements of the state health department for those working in food service
Address:
Pell City Municipal Complex
1000 Bruce Ethridge
Pell City, AL 35128
Contact:
Angela Treadaway
atreadaw@aces.edu
(205) 410-3696
Sheriff’s Training Center, 17256 Jordan Street Chatom AL, 36518
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. COVID guidelines will be followed.
Address:
Sheriff’s Training Center
17256 Jordan Street
Chatom, AL 36518
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
131 41st St S, 131 41st St S Birmingham AL, 35222
Filing for success series with some of our Capital Access material included.
Address:
131 41st St S
Birmingham, AL 35222
Contact:
Jon Jacobson
jacobj1@auburn.edu
(256) 714-9142
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Home Food Preservation Equipment of all kinds and the many gadgets you can use to make your home food preservation more productive. We will use the fruit juicer to make juice from strawberries and rhubarb to make jelly, the tomato saucer will be used to make tomato sauce without seeds, the jelly maker will be used to make jelly and many other items will be used show you the benefits of having these items and being able to make your own products at home.
Contact:
Angela Treadaway
Treadas@aces.edu
(205) 410-3696
Montgomery County Extension Office, 5340 Atlanta Highway Montgomery AL, 36109
This class is geared toward adults getting more physical active to maintain a healthy weight, lower your risk for chronic diseases, and promote better health. Presented by Gloria Maxie Regional USNAP-Ed Educator.
Address:
Montgomery County Extension Office
5340 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
Contact:
Gloria Maxie
maxiegd@auburn.edu
(334) 270-4133
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Breastfeeding is becoming increasingly important to today’s parents. Many families are searching and comparing child care programs that are willing to support their decision to breastfeed and for providers that are educated on the best methods for feeding and caring for their infants. This two hour training will give you the knowledge you need to best support your breastfeeding families as well as help you get started on your journey to becoming an Alabama Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care provider.
Address:
5340 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
Contact:
Helen H Jones
herndhj@auburn.edu
(334) 201-6775
Broad Street, Broad Street Eufaula AL, 36027
Eufaula Farmers Market starts May 26 and will run until August. Market starts at 2:30 p.m.
Address:
Broad Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
Contact:
Allie Logan
corcoja@auburn.edu
(334) 687-5688
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Join Alabama Extension’s Animal Science Team at Alabama A&M University for monthly sessions as they explore emerging issues in small ruminant production systems.
Topics will include:
JAN 27 Establishing a Successful Breeding Program
FEB 24 Improving Goat Enterprises: Budget Management
and Seasonal Marketing Tools
MAR 31 Tackling Reproductive Constraints for Sheep
and Goats
APR 28 Goat Management: Silvopasture Systems and
Poisonous Plants
MAY 26 Creating and Implementing a Goat and Sheep Grazing Management Plan
JUN 30 Managing Parasites in Sheep and Goats
JUL 28 Processing and Marketing Goat Meat
AUG 25 Making Profits from Value-added Goat Dairy Products
SEP 29 Tools for Parasite Resistance and Tolerance in Sheep and Goats
OCT 27 The ABCs of Registering Your Sheep and Goats
*NOV 17 Q&A Session on Managing Sheep and Goats
When: Last Thursday of each month, 5:30-6:30 pm CT
(January 27, February 24, March 31, April 28, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27, and November 17)
Where: Zoom and Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com /AlabamaExtension AAMU)
Contact:
Valens Niyigena
vzn0022@aces.edu
(256) 583 -1811
Online
This 4-part webinar series offers an extensive overview of the local,
county, state and federal requirements for setting up a small
business in Alabama. Participants will learn how to form LLCs,
obtain tax numbers and prepare for other legal responsibilities.
Contact:
Jon Jacobson
jacobj1@auburn.edu
(256) 714-9142
National Security Pond, County Road 404 Elba AL, 36323
This workshop will focus on effectively managing recreational fishponds for a variety of management goals. Topics will include basic pond management strategies and practices, aquatic plant control and nuisance wildlife control. Instruction will be given through presentations and live demonstrations. Please contact the Coffee County Extension Office to register.
Address:
National Security Pond
County Road 404
Elba, AL 36323
Contact:
Bence Carter
jbc0057@aces.edu
(334) 389-4055
Sheriff’s Training Center, 17256 Jordan Street Chatom AL, 36518
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. COVID guidelines will be followed.
Address:
Sheriff’s Training Center
17256 Jordan Street
Chatom, AL 36518
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
Festhall Farmers Market, 209 1st Avenue NE Cullman AL, 35055
The Power of Produce (POP) program is held on Saturday mornings May until October at the Festhalle and Berlin Farmers Markets from 8 AM – Noon. Children (under 13) are encouraged to enjoy a small snack made of local produce. As a reward, the child receives 2 POP Bucks to spend on fresh produce at a farmers booth in the market.
Participate in this FREE event, which encourages our youth to eat healthy and nutritious produce and supports our local farmers!
Address:
Festhall Farmers Market
209 1st Avenue NE
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386