Set yourself up for a successful tomato growing season by learning best practices in cultivar selection, planting, fertility, and disease and insect management in the garden from horticulture agent Holt Campbell. Come with your questions and go home with tomato plants for spring planting (covered by your registration fee). $5 by online payment or check....
Tomato season is just around the corner. Learn science-based home food preservation for your bounty of tomato. As part of registration fee all participants will receive our Food Preservation Book!Address:Russell County Extension Office508 14th StreetPhenix City, AL 36867Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237Register Online
Come purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables and plants at this old-fashioned Farmers Market!Address:Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium LotPhenix City, AL 36867Contact:Jennifer Davidsonjenniferd@auburn.edu(334) 298-6845
food safety certification course for food service workers and managers who need to meet health department regulationsAddress:Shelby County Extension Office54 Kelly LaneColumbiana, AL 35051Contact:Angela Treadawaytreadas@aces.edu(205) 410-3696Register Online
Deepen your connection to nature, hone your observation skills, and wake up your curiosity through nature journaling. Join us as science teacher, Amy Sides leads this fun two-hour program on nature journaling. Good observation skills are very useful not only in science, but also in school, work, and life in general. Nature journaling is a....
Tannisha Orr, Loan Officer with Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. will share with us the different ways to finance small businesses. We will also discuss the various aspects of requests that funders will look at when considering whether or not to fund your business. Participants will have a better understanding of the capitalization process and come away....
Filing for Success, Session 1: We jump right in by examining the different levels (City, County Federal) of taxes in which businesses are responsible. We discuss the different types of "Business Formation" and whether you need to file for a LLC. As well as how to keep detailed financial records, especially around your costs &....
Participants will meet for lunch while receiving an update on current production issues affecting production in central Alabama, followed by a field demonstration showcasing our current variety trials. This is a free event, but registration is required to reserve a lunch.Address:Chilton Research/Extension Center120 County Road 756Clanton, AL 35045Contact:David LawrenceLawreda@aces.edu(334) 740-1667
Cottage Food Training/Certification is for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home. This certification is good for 3 years.Address:Talladega County Extension Office132 Court Street NorthTalladega, AL 35160Contact:Dani Reamsacr0087@aces.edu(256) 368-1694Register Online
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:Elmore County Extension Office340 Queen Ann RoadWetumpka, AL 36092Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(344) 703-2237Register Online