Join us in Etowah County for our Soil Health and Fertility Workshop. This event will focus on factors of poor soil health, soil testing techniques, soil management practices, how to read a soil test, and hay vs pasture nutrient requirements. Please RSVP by May 9th by calling or texting 334.870.9219. Location: Etowah Alfa Building 125....
Producers new to the cattle business should attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beef Systems Short Course. This multi-night lecture series is geared toward new and limited-experience producers and covers the fundamentals of beef production. Over four nights, producers will learn critical information on profitable beef production. Producers can take the course at different regional....
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....
We will host a series of classes to learn more about healthy eating tips such as reading nutrition labels, modifying recipes, the truth about fats and carbohydrates; as well as sample some foods that will be prepared during the class session. Address: Lee County Extension Office 600 S 7th St, Suite 4 Opelika, AL 36801....
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....
Is their funding to farm? Join us for this workshop to find out what financial, educational and other resources are available for small and beginning farmers. The workshop will feature representatives from USDA agencies, Alabama Extension, RC&D and cover other grant funding opportunities. The workshop is free, and a light supper will be provided. Online....
Join us for a day of learning about homesteading and extend your knowledge in various topics related to homesteading. This workshop is designed for homesteaders, beginner farmers, established farmers looking to diversify, horticulture enthusiasts, and everyone in between. Topics will include Backyard Bees, Getting Started with Poultry, Soil and Plant Nutrition, Meat Sciences, Marketing for....
Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Auburn Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification. What is Water Chemistry Monitoring? What is Bacteriological....
Recreational Fish Pond Meeting and Pond side demonstrations Address: Wiregrass Research and Extension Center 167 State Hwy 134 E Headland, AL 36345 Contact: James Jones jonesja@auburn.edu (334) 585-6416 Register Online
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited. Address: Moody City Hall 670 Park Avenue Moody,....