Unlocking Agricultural & Forestry Potential: Sustainable Land Use for Heirs' Property (Week 4)
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th St., Ste. 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, US
Join us to learn about different options for utilizing land which use to be considered heirs’ property. Come to learn, ask questions, and get resources. Any information received at this meeting is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.
Address:Lee County Extension Office600 S. 7th St., Ste. 4Opelika, AL 36801
Contact:Ajoa Brothersayb0010@auburn.edu(334) 750-9252
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Wintering the Cow Herd
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Lauderdale County Extension Office, 802 Veterans Dr, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Specialist for the state of Tennessee, Dr. Katie Mason, will be a guest speaker on preparations for wintering the cow herd. She will speak on forage management and nutrition that should be top of mind for your cattle herd this winter.
Address:Lauderdale County Extension Office802 Veterans DrFlorence, AL 35630
Contact:Ali Gotcheracg0134@aces.edu(334) 752-1718
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Chilton Fall "Mill" Tour
2024-10-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Farm, 229 Crumpton Avenue, Maplesville, AL, 36750, US
The Chilton County Extension office and the Chilton Natural Resource Council are hosting a mill tour of West Fraser – Maplesville on Friday, October 4th. Additional topics will include forest products, portable sawmill, NRCS programs and local vendors. Registration due October 2nd by calling the Chilton County Extension office (205) 280-6268.
Address:Clapp Farm229 Crumpton AvenueMaplesville, AL 36750
Contact:Lucy Edwardslee0003@auburn.edu(205) 280-6268

Colbert County Beef Field Day
2024-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Old Brick Presbyterian Church, 260 Mount Pleasant Rd, Muscle Shoals, AL, 35661, US
This is the 2nd annual Beef Field Day in Colbert County and it will kick off October Beef Month. This field day is geared towards livestock producers who want to work on enhancing the profitability of their herd and develop pasture management techniques. There will be a guest speaker from the University of Tennessee, Dr. Katie Mason, who is a Beef Systems Extension Specialist, and we will have regional extension agent guest speakers as well. We will end the day with a local farm tour.
Address:Old Brick Presbyterian Church260 Mount Pleasant RdMuscle Shoals, AL 35661
Contact:Ali Gotcheracg0134@aces.edu(334) 752-1718
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Livestock Wintering Stratgies
2024-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | 138 AL Highway 35, 138 AL Highway 35, Rainsville, AL, 35986, US
The Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association will partner with Dekalb County Cattlemen’s Association as well as the Extension Offices from Jackson and Dekalb County to host Livestock Wintering Strategies on October 5th.
Guest speakers from Extension Programs from Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky will present on:
Hay storage and feeding
Infrastructure to make storage and feeding easier
Supplementation strategies to keep livestock productive
To register for this free event, please call either of the following Extension Offices by October 1.
Dekalb County Extension – (256) 309-9576
Jackson County Extension – (256) 574-2143
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 language access services, contact Matthew Webb or Vanessa Roberts by email at dmw0071@aces.edu or vnr0001@aces.edu or by phone at either (256) 574-2143 or (256) 309-9576 by September 13th.
Address:138 AL Highway 35Rainsville, AL 35986
Contact:Matt Webbdmw0071@auburn.edu(256) 599-2689

Chainsaw Safety Class
2024-10-07 08:30 - 15:30 | Lauderdale County Forestry Commission, 1212 Waterloo RD, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Join us for a one-day chainsaw class where we will learn from Master Arborist and Certified Treecare Safety Professional Gary Ickes. Topics covered include: safety practices, chainsaw design, ergonomics, starting, and more. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Lunch will be included. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
Address:Lauderdale County Forestry Commission1212 Waterloo RDFlorence, AL 35630
Contact:Kerry Steedleykes0150@auburn.edu(334) 350-0485
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All Things Pumpkin!
2024-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Marion County Extension Office, 372 Seventh Ave SW, Hamilton, AL, 35570, US
Carve your pumpkins and learn to arrange cut flowers and greenery to create a beautiful display that’s perfect for fall weddings, front porches, kitchen tables and more with Home Grounds agent Makahla Holloway! Afterwards you’ll learn all about roasting seeds and delicious pumpkin rolls with Food Safety agent Susan Hill!
Address:Marion County Extension Office372 Seventh Ave SWHamilton, AL 35570
Contact:Makahla Hollowaymgh0120@auburn.edu(251) 423-9415
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ServSafe - Valley
2024-10-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Valley Sportsplex, 130 Sportsplex Drive, Valley, AL, 36854, US
Food Protection Manager Certification Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Pre-registration required. Book, included with $140 fee, will be given out first day of class. Class starts at 9 am EST (8 am CST) both days.
Address:Valley Sportsplex130 Sportsplex DriveValley, AL 36854
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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VCLLI Fall '24: Tai Chi for Seniors
2024-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Alabama A&M University Wellness Center, 4011 Meridian Street, Normal, AL, 35762, US
In-Person Series: Participate in Tai Chi with a small group at Alabama A&M University. During the weekly sessions, engage in movement aimed at improving balance, preventing falls in older adults, and reducing some sources of pain.
Address:Alabama A&M University Wellness Center4011 Meridian StreetNormal, AL 35762
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/go/TaiChiF24

VCLLI F '24: Meaningful Monday Estate Planning
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Free virtual workshop series presented in collaboration with Faulkner Law. Register: http://www.aces.edu/go/4449
Topics:
October 7 – Estate Planning Overview
October 14 – Last Will and Testament
October 21 – Powers of Attorney for Finances
October 28 – Alabama Advance Directive
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/go/4449

Be Ready Lowndes County
2024-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | 3774 County Road. 9, Old Boys and Girls Club Building, Tyler, AL, 36705, US
Participants will learn what to include in their severe weather kits, how to interpret newscaster terms for storms including “watches” and “warnings” , safe locations during storms, food and water safety after storms, and stakeholders will learn how to program their free-battery powered NOAA Weather Radio.
Address:3774 County Road. 9Old Boys and Girls Club BuildingTyler, AL 36705
Contact:Tana Shealeytjs0032@auburn.edu(334) 548-2315

Baldwin HED
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00
A FREE 8-session program to connect individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes with clinical resources through partnerships with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Location:
Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center
8300 AL-104
Fairhope, ALABAMA 36532
Contact:
Alexia Mingo Simmons
azm0392@auburn.edu
(251) 937-7176
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Baldwin HED
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | United States
A FREE 8-session program to connect individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes with clinical resources through partnerships with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Address:Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center8300 AL-104Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Alexia Mingo Simmonsazm0392@auburn.edu(251) 395-2302

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AL Cottage Food Training- Mobile
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, 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. Seating is limited and fee is non-refundable.
Address:Mobile County Extension Office1070 Schillinger Road NorthMobile, AL 36608
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Health Extension for Diabetes
2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Health Extension for Diabetes is a unique education and support program that connects participants to local clinical resources through partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers. Through a series of 8 sessions provided over 4 months, participants receive education for living with diabetes as well as support from each other, trained extension agents, and local healthcare professionals. The objectives of the program are to improve participants’ knowledge of diabetes, behaviors associated with diabetes management, and diabetes-related health outcomes
Contact:Elaine Softleykes0021@aces.edu(256) 324-2851
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FALL SMALL RUMINANT WEBINAR SERIES
2024-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
Fall Small Ruminant Webinar Series
Contact:Dr. Felix Uchenna Samuelsfu0001@auburn.edu(256) 924-0984
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VCLLI F '24: Saving the Family Property (Heirs Property Education Series)
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
Understanding Heirs Property at the Community Level: Overview, Prevention, and Resolution
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/go/4448

Back 2 Basics Wednesday Webinar Series
2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
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:
October 9 – Let’s Plant a Tree….the Right Way!
Joel Potter, Urban Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Regional Extension Agent, Baldwin County
October 23 – 10 Great Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape
Allyson Shabel, Urban Home Grounds, Gardens, and Home Pests Regional Extension Agent, Morgan County
November 13 – Safe and Secure Homes: Landscape Edition
Marcus Garner, Urban Home Grounds, Gardens, and Home Pests Regional Extension Agent, Madison County
Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766
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Pumpkin Centerpiece
2024-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Fayette County Extension Office, 640 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
Carve your pumpkins and learn to arrange cut flowers and greenery to create a beautiful display that’s perfect for fall weddings, front porches, kitchen tables and more!
Address:
Fayette County Extension Office
640 McConnell Loop
Fayette, AL 35555
Contact:
Makahla Holloway
mgh0120@auburn.edu
(251) 423-9415

VCLLI F'24: Musical Theatre Dance Fitness Series
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre, 3312 Long Avenue, Huntsville, AL, 35805, US
Register at http://www.aces.edu/go/TheatreF24
No singing skills required.
Final Performance: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Madison County Successful Aging Initiative Conference
Address:Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre3312 Long AvenueHuntsville, AL 35805
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/go/theatref24

Creating Fall Flower Containers
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Luverne Public Library, 148 E 3rd St., Luverne, AL, 36049, US
Join us for a free lunch and learn event at the Luverne Public Library where you will learn how to design and put together fall flower containers for your homes and porches.
Address:Luverne Public Library148 E 3rd St.Luverne, AL 36049
Contact:Emily Wismerekw0038@auburn.edu3342823683

VCLLI Fall '24: Grounds and Gardens
2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join in to learn key pointers on Fall gardening and lawn maintenance.
Register: http://www.aces.edu/go/4439
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/go/4439

AL Cottage Food Law Training - Valley
2024-10-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Valley Sportsplex, 130 Sportsplex Drive, Valley, AL, 36854, US
Course meeting ADPH requirement to operate as a Cottage Food Operation. Course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, identify foods that can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator.
Address:Valley Sportsplex130 Sportsplex DriveValley, AL 36854
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
2024-10-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium Lot, Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium Lot, Phenix City, AL, 36867, US
Come purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables and plants at this old-fashioned Farmers Market!
Address:Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium LotPhenix City, AL 36867
Contact:Jennifer Davidsonjenniferd@auburn.edu(334) 298-6845

Landscaping with Native Plants
2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 Hwy. 36 West Suite B, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Join horticulture agent Holt Campbell for an introduction to landscaping with native plants. Topics will include planting for birds and pollinators, propagating plants from seed and cuttings, wildflower species selection in north Alabama, and converting turfgrass into native grass. Participants will go home with native plants for fall planting, covered by the required $10 fee (payable by online registration or in person by check to Alabama Cooperative Extension System)
Address:Morgan County Extension Office3120 Hwy. 36 West Suite BHartselle, AL 35640
Contact:Holt Akers-Campbellhza0093@auburn.edu(205) 471-0912
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Out of the Box Opportunities - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer
2024-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Alabama Extension Specialist Dr. Jeremy Pickens will introduce niche production systems that are potentially viable in North Alabama such as Christmas trees and hydroponics.
The workshop is free, and a light supper will be provided.
Online registration is required. (Click below)
If you have accessibility needs, contact the Cullman County Extension Office by September 26, 2024.
This workshop series is co-hosted by Alabama Extension-Cullman County and the North Alabama Agriplex. It is sponsored by Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Operation Grow, and USDA-NRCS.
Address:North Alabama Agriplex1714 Talley Ho StreetCullman, AL 35055
Contact:Kira Simskira.sims@auburn.edu(256) 737-9386
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Grow More Strawberries
2024-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 4725 County Road 40, 4725 County Road 40, Shorter, AL, 36075, US
Fall is the perfect time to plant strawberries for a spring harvest! We will start at 10:00 am. We will talk about variety selection, irrigation, freeze protection, insects, diseases, fertility and more. Each participant will take home 20 strawberry plugs to take home and plant.
Address:4725 County Road 40Shorter, AL 36075
Contact:Dani Carrollcarrodl@auburn.edu(256) 458-6043
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Eco-Friendly Fridays Environmental Series
2024-10-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us for training sessions on traditional conservation topics as well as new and emerging issues in environmental education. This free virtual webinar series offers effective best management practices (BMPs) aimed at safeguarding human, animal & environmental health, and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator, an environmental professional, or a nature-lover, tune in to discover how you can become a better steward of the environment and its precious resources. Registration is required.
Sessions include:
• October 11: Alabama’s Biodiversity, with AAMU Dept of NRES Field Coordinator Patience Knight
• November 8: Cleaning Up Electronic Waste Sustainably, with A. Shabel
Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766
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Landscape Maintenance Program
2024-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Lauderdale County Extension Office, 802 Veterans Dr., Florence, AL, 35630, US
Join us to learn all about Landscape Maintenance! Topics include Pruning and Chainsaw Safety, Proper Planting, Right Plant Right Place, and Basic Landscape Design. Lunch will be provided! Registration is $5 and is required to hold your spot.
Address:Lauderdale County Extension Office802 Veterans Dr.Florence, AL 35630
Contact:Makahla Hollowaymgh0120@auburn.edu(251) 423-9415
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