Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Forest Carbon Training Workshop for Professionals - Millbrook - 3/27
2025-03-27 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | NaturePlex – Alabama Nature Center, 3374 Lanark Rd, Millbrook, 36054, United States
Forest carbon training workshop for professionals. This workshop is designed for natural resource professionals and natural resource educators that includes Alabama Forestry Commission employees, NRCS, Extension, and professional foresters, among others. This workshop will provide presentations on the topics of carbon in forests, management of carbon, carbon measurement protocols and procedures, forest carbon markets and programs, carbon in forest products and life cycle analysis, and information on natural capital focused on current opportunities and outlook.
Location:
NaturePlex – Alabama Nature Center
3374 Lanark Rd
Millbrook, AL 36054
Contact:
Adam Maggard
adm0074@auburn.edu
(334) 844-2401
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Extension Cares - Linden 3/27
2025-03-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Marengo County Extension Office, 2400 East Coats Ave., Linden, AL, 36748, US
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Location:
Marengo County Extension Office
2400 E. Coats Ave
Linden, AL
Contact:
Tera Glenn
tkg0001@auburn.edu
(334) 295-5959

Safe Sleep/Infant Safety Workshop - Jackson 3/28
2025-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Walker Springs Road Baptist Church, 1200 Walker Springs Rd, Jackson, 36545, United States
Join us for a valuable workshop for early childcare professionals, expecting and new parents. Learn the safest sleep practices for infants to reduce the risk of injury or death, with expert tips on creating a safe sleep environment.
Community partners will also be present to share resources available to families, including baby safety products and support services. Come connect, learn, and ensure your little one’s safety!
Address:
Walker Springs Road Baptist Church
1200 Walker Springs Rd
Jackson, AL 36545
Contact:
Alexia Mingo Simmons
azm0392@auburn.edu
(251) 847-2295
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Horse Management Field Day on 3/28
2025-03-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Iron Rail Arena, 2701 County Rd 245, Moulton, 35650, United States
The Horse Management Field Day will offer an afternoon of demonstrations to understand nutritional management of horses. It will include sessions of how to read a feed tag, evaluating a horse’s body condition, management of pastures, and how to create a first aid kit for the barn. Auburn University’s Equine Specialist, Dr. Courtney Heaton will be a guest speaker along with other Extension experts.
Location:
Iron Rail Arena
2701 County Rd 245
Moulton, AL 35650
Contact:
Alexandra Gotcher
acg0134@auburn.edu
(334) 752-1718
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Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological Monitoring Training - Fairhope 3/28
2025-03-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Camp Beckwith, 10400 Beckwith Ln, Fairhope, 36532, United States
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
This workshop is held in partnership with the Alabama Rivers Alliance Water Rally. Registration for this workshop does not include registration to Water Rally. Please visit alabamarivers.org for Water Rally registration details.
You do not have to attend Water Rally to participate in this workshop.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by March 11th, 2025: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xWawJOr8RTDVD8
On March 11th
Participate in the Kick-Off Zoom from 12-1 pm. This is not required for certification but will help you navigate the training process and meet AWW Staff.
Use the link and instructions you receive via email following the Kick-Off Zoom to enroll in the Online Courses required for Bacteriological Monitoring.
By Midnight on March 26th
Complete the self-paced, online coursework for the monitoring type of interest.
Introduction to AL Water Watch – This course is required for all monitoring types and must be completed to unlock all other AWW Online Courses. (1 hour)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
On March 28th
Attend the in-person Field Day in Fairhope, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer.
You will receive additional details for each of these steps closer to the workshop date.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.
Address:
Camp Beckwith
10400 Beckwith Ln
Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:
Alabama Water Watch
awwprog@auburn.edu
(334) 844-4785
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ServSafe - Eufaula 3/31 & 4/1
2025-03-31 09:00 - 2025-04-01 16:00 | Barbour County Extension Office, 525 School Street, Eufaula, AL, 36027, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirements of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This requires self-study for an exam-only session. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:
Barbour County Extension Office
525 School Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Cottage Food Law Course - Eufaula 3/31
2025-03-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Barbour County Extension Office, 525 School Street, Eufaula, AL, 36027, US
This course meets the food safety training requirement of the ADPH for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home as a Cottage Food Business. The course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, what foods can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements, and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator. The certification is good for 3 years. You must register before coming to class. The course is non-refundable but transferable to another date.
Address:
Barbour County Extension Office
525 School Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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ServSafe - Florence 4/1 & 4/2
2025-04-01 09:00 - 2025-04-02 15:00 | Lauderdale County Extension Office, 802 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirements of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This requires self-study for an exam-only session. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:
Lauderdale County Extension Office
802 Veterans Drive
Florence, ALABAMA 35630
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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Plan Ahead for an Improved Harvest - Wedowee 4/1
2025-04-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Wedowee Town Hall, 24 North Main Street, Wedowee, United States
Topics include: Site Selection and Preparation; Soil Testing and Fertilizing; Mulching; Irrigating, Disease, Insect, and Weed Management.
Address:
Wedowee Town Hall
24 North Main Street
Wedowee, AL
Contact:
Randolph County Extension
eastwil@auburn.edu
(256) 357-2841
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ServSafe - Gadsden 4/1 & 4/2
2025-04-01 09:30 - 2025-04-02 16:00 | Etowah County Extension Office, 800 Forrest Avenue, Suite 400, Gadsden, AL, 35901, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirements of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This requires self-study for an exam-only session. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:
Etowah County Extension Office
800 Forrest Ave Suite 400
Gadsden AL 35901
Contact:
Christy Mendoza
cnm0012@auburn.edu
(205) 217-6495
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Cottage Food Law Course - Wedowee 4/1
2025-04-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama Lunchroom, 1032 Main Street South, Wedowee, 36278, United States
This course meets the food safety training requirement of the ADPH for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home as a Cottage Food Business. The course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, what foods can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements, and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator. The certification is good for 3 years. You must register before coming to class. The course is non-refundable but transferable to another date.
Address:
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama Lunchroom
1032 Main Street South
Wedowee, AL 36278
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Cottage Food Law Course - Florence 4/1
2025-04-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Lauderdale County Extension Office, 802 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL, 35630, US
This course meets the food safety training requirement of the ADPH for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home as a Cottage Food Business. The course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, what foods can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements, and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator. The certification is good for 3 years. You must register before coming to class. The course is non-refundable but transferable to another date.
Address:
Lauderdale County Extension Office
802 Veterans Drive
Florence, AL 35630
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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Pond/Lake Workshop - Atmore 4/1
2025-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Atmore CoOP, 210 Ridgely Street, Atmore, 36502, United States
Answer your pond/lake management questions
Discuss your existing pond/lake issues
Identify plants from your pond
Test total alkalinity of your pond
Location:
Atmore CoOP
210 Ridgely Street
Atmore, AL 36502
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

ServSafe - Tuscaloosa 4/2 & 4/3
2025-04-02 10:00 - 2025-04-03 16:30 | Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th Street (park on 8th Street), Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirements of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This requires self-study for an exam-only session. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:
Tuscaloosa County Extension Office
2513 7th Street (park on 8th St.)
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Cottage Food Law Course - Clanton 4/2
2025-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Chilton County Extension Office, 504 First Avenue North, Ste. A, Clanton, AL, 35045, US
This course meets the food safety training requirement of the ADPH for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home as a Cottage Food Business. The course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, what foods can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements, and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator. The certification is good for 3 years. You must register before coming to class. The course is non-refundable but transferable to another date.
Address:
Chilton County Extension Office
504 First Ave. North
Clanton, AL 35045
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Cottage Food Law Course - Florence 4/2
2025-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Lauderdale County Extension Office, 802 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL, 35630, US

Beef & Forage Field Day on 4/3
2025-04-03 14:00 - 19:00 | Tennessee Valley Regional Research & Extension Center, 9494 Experimental Loop, Madison, 35756, United States
The Beef & Forage Field Day is an annual statewide program that offers both experienced and beginning livestock and forage producers hands-on demonstrations on forage management, weed identification, current research, and farming techniques. Auburn University specialists and experts will be leading the sessions and providing feedback to participants. This is a free program provided by Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama Beef Checkoff program.
Location:
Tennessee Valley Regional Research & Extension Center
9494 Experimental Loop
Madison, AL 35756
Contact:
Alexandra Gotcher
acg0134@auburn.edu
(334) 752-1718
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Heirs Property Education Series Presented by the Alabama Heirs Property Alliance - Online
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Online, AL
Week 1 (4/3/25): Heirs Property Essentials – Navigating family discussions and building consensus around shared landownership.
Week 2 (4/10/25): Legal Strategies & Tax Essentials – Equipping families with actionable legal and financial tools to clear titles and safeguard property.
Week 3 (4/17/25): Proactive Estate Planning – Educating landowners on creating wills and trusts to prevent future issues.
Week 4 (4/24/25): Unlocking Agricultural & Forestry Potential – Highlighting ways to sustainably develop land for farming, forestry, or other entrepreneurial opportunities.
Location:
Online Webinar
Contact:
Adam Rabinowitz
adam.rabinowitz@auburn.edu
(334) 844-5620
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Spring Into Gardening Workshop and Lunch - Phenix City 4/4
2025-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | The Log Cabin, 1100 35th Street, Phenix City, 36867, United States
No matter if you’re experienced or new to gardening, this workshop teaches soil care, plant nutrition, and working with herbs. After lunch, join a fun flower arrangement demo.
Address:
The Log Cabin
1100 35th Street
Phenix City, ALABAMA 36867
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
(334) 298-6845
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ServSafe - Guntersville 4/7 & 4/10
2025-04-07 09:30 - 2025-04-10 16:00 | Marshall County Health Dept, 150 Judy Smith Dr, Guntersville, 35976, United States
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirements of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This requires self-study for an exam-only session. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:
Marshall County Health Dept
150 Judy Smith Dr
Guntersville AL 35976
Contact:
Christy Mendoza
cnm0012@auburn.edu
(205) 217-6495
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4-H Beekeeping - Brewton 4/8
2025-04-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Learn beekeeping basics through classroom education and hands-on learning. This program is for youths and their parents.
Location:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

Produce Safety Grower Training - Montgomery 4/8
2025-04-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Auditorium, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36107, US
Produce growers and others interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. The PSA Grower Training course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement.
What to Expect:
The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:

Intro to Produce Safety
Worker Health, Hygiene & Training
Soil Amendments
Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, & Land Use
Agricultural Water (Part 1: Production Water; Part 2: Postharvest Water)
Post-Harvest Handling & Sanitation
How to develop a farm food safety plan

Growers must attend entire course to receive certification.
Location:
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
Montgomery, AL
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Safe Sleep/Infant Safety Workshop - Greenville 4/8
2025-04-08 10:00 - 14:00 | LBW Community College Conference Center, 750 Greenville Bypass, Greenville, AL, 36037, US
Join us for a valuable workshop for early childcare professionals, expecting and new parents. Learn the safest sleep practices for infants to reduce the risk of injury or death, with expert tips on creating a safe sleep environment.
Community partners will also be present to share resources available to families, including baby safety products and support services. Come connect, learn, and ensure your little one’s safety!
Address:
LBW Community College
Wendell Mitchell Conference Center
750 Greenville Bypass, Greenville, AL 36037
Contact:
Alexia Mingo Simmons
azm0392@auburn.edu
(251) 847-2295
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Helping Bees with Your Landscape - Birmingham 4/8
2025-04-08 10:30 - 11:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Join Shelby County Master Gardener Marisa Masters for a fun hour learning how to help the bees with your landscape!
Address:
North Shelby Library
5521 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
Contact:
Jacob Turner
jzt0048@auburn.edu
(334) 401-9164
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Small Ruminant Webinar Series
2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Online, Online, AL
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
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Learn to Market your Market - Athens 4/8
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Limestone County Extension Office, 1109 W Market St, Ste. A, Athens, AL, 35611, US
Free event open to all NW AL farmers market sellers
Meal will be provided. RSVP via online registration or call: (256) 232-5510
We will start with a general presentation of farmers market tips to help you get started for the upcoming market season.
The second part of this event will be discussing why you should join the Farmers Market Research Program.
This program is designed to enhance sales skills of farmers market vendors.
This initiative, successfully trialed in Pennsylvania and New York through Cornell Cooperative Extension, is now available throughout Northwest Alabama.
The main requirement to participate is to download the Square app to track point-of-sale transactions. I would like to provide potential participants an overview of best-selling practices tailored for farmers market vendors. At this same meeting, I can also start registering participants who would like to start with our program.
For information, feel free to check out the program’s website to learn more.
https://farmersmarketresearch.cornell.edu/
Address:
Limestone County Extension Office
1109 W. Market St.
Athens, AL 35611
Contact:
Roshell Rosales Aguilar
rzr0053@auburn.edu
(256) 232-5510
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Back 2 Basics Gardening Series - Online
2025-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Online, Online, AL
Join the Urban Home Grounds Team on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 10 AM CT to learn the basics of home horticulture in Alabama.
Sessions include:
March 12- Routine Lawn Maintenance, with M. Garner
March 26- Composting Essentials, with B. Lubresky
April 9- Five Tips for Growing a More Productive Vegetable Garden, with A. Shabel
April 23- TBA
May 14- Natural Farming Practices, with B. Lubresky
May 28- TBA
June 11- I Want It and I Want it NOW: Practicing Patience in the Landscape, with J. Potter
June 25- What’s My Climate Zone?, with H. Jackson
Location:
Online
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@aces.edu
(256) 612-6766
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An Overview of Foreign Holdings of U.S. Agricultural Land - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL
Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for the Natural Resources Webinar Series. For each live Zoom webinar session attended in its entirety, people may receive one Professional Logging Manager (PLM) Credit and one Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) Credit. Certificates for attendees that provide their PLM and CFE information at registration will receive a certificate documenting their attendance after each session attended.
An Overview of Foreign Holdings of U.S. Agricultural Land. Presented by Mykel Taylor, Auburn University.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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Financial Missteps - Eutaw 4/9
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Rolling Wood Apartments Complex, 750 West End Street, Eutaw, 35462, United States
Importance of Credit, Types of Credit, Credit Score vs Credit Report, Creditworthiness, Do’s and Don’ts of Credit, Rebuilding Your Credit, Managing Stress.
Address:
Rolling Wood Apartments Complex
750 West End Street
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

Spray Applicator Training - Brewton 4/10
2025-04-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Any grower needing a private pesticide permit is invited to attend.
Training and Testing 8am
Testing Only 1pm
$20 Training and Testing/$10 Testing Only
Address:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Contact:
Jacob Kelley
jtk0016@auburn.edu
(251) 867-7760
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