Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Servsafe - Shelby
2024-08-15 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Shelby County Extension Office, 54 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
food safety certification course for food service workers and managers who need to meet health department regulations
Address:Shelby County Extension Office54 Kelly LaneColumbiana, AL 35051
Contact:Angela Treadawayatreadaw@aces.edu(205) 410-3696
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AL Cottage Food Training- Brewton
2024-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, 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 nonrefundable.
Address:Escambia County Extension Office175 Ag Science DriveBrewton, AL 36426
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Be Ready,Lowndes County!
2024-08-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Mosses Town Hall, 1 Mosses Park Circle, Hayneville, AL, 36040, US
This educational workshop offers training on preparing food, medicines, and important documents in the event of severe weather; learning the services available through different agencies during severe weather. Stakeholders will receive training on understanding severe weather terminology, and attendees will be trained on using their free weather radios (while supplies last). Those radios will be programmed onsite. Check this calendar for next month’s free meeting at another location in Lowndes County,
Alabama.
Address:Mosses Town Hall1 Mosses Park CircleHayneville, AL 36040
Contact:Tana Shealeytjs0032@auburn.edu(334) 548-2315

Soil Fertility and Composting
2024-08-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Alfa Environmental Training Building 316 Bartrum Street, Alfa Environmental Training Building 316 Bartrum Street, Livingston, AL, 35470, US
Our health and the Earth’s health begins in the soil beneath our feet.
Join Urban Regional Extension Agent Bronson Lubresky for a presentation on practical methods to strengthen soil fertility. Basic composting and more advanced compost practices will also be discussed.
Address:Alfa Environmental Training Building 316 Bartrum StreetLivingston, AL 35470
Contact:Trenisha Macktzm0019@aces.edu(205) 652-9501
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Beef Quality Assurance Training - Lauderdale County
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | 802 Veterans Dr, 802 Veterans Dr, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the industry.
Address:802 Veterans DrFlorence, AL 35630
Contact:Ali Gotcheracg0134@aces.edu(334) 752-1718
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Small Container Gardening
2024-08-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-16 17:00 - 18:00 | 185 Ashwood Drive, 185 Ashwood Drive, Winfield, AL, 35594, US
Come learn about small container vegetable gardening. Participants will learn about how to grow their own fruits and veggies in limited spaces and on a budget. This will be a great event for both the experienced and novice gardener. Register online or call the Winfield Public Library at (205) 487-2484
Address:185 Ashwood DriveWinfield, AL 35594
Contact:Makahla Hollowaymgh0120@auburn.edu(251) 423-9415
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ServSafe - PhenixCity
2024-08-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, 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:Russell County Extension Office508 14th StreetPhenix City, AL 36867
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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ServSafe Class- Dadeville
2024-08-19 09:30 - 16:00, 2024-08-20 09:30 - 16:00 | Tallapoosa County Extension Office, 125 North Broadnax, Suite # 23, Dadeville, AL, 36853, US
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 two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:Tallapoosa County Extension Office125 North Broadnax, Suite # 23Dadeville, AL 36853
Contact:Dani Reamsacr0087@aces.edu(256) 368-1694
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Growing Fall Greens & Roots
2024-08-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 Hwy. 36 West Suite B, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Growing Fall Greens & Roots: learn best practices for growing fall vegetable crops like collards, cabbage, kale, carrots, and turnips. Participants will leave with vegetables ready for fall transplanting, covered by a $10 registration fee (pay online or by check at event 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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AL Cottage Food Training - Phenix City
2024-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, US
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider.
Address:Russell County Extension Office508 14th StreetPhenix City, AL 36867
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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AL Cottage Food Training- Mobile
2024-08-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 wat 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.
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
2024-08-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-27 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 Gardening: Know Before You Grow
2024-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Scottsboro Public Library, 1002 S Broad St, Scottsboro, AL, 35768, US
Come out and learn about prepping for fall gardening, what to grow, & how to grow it! Class taught by Home Grounds extension agent
Lilly Oaks!
Address:Scottsboro Public Library1002 S Broad StScottsboro, AL 35768
Contact:Lilly Oakslilly.oaks@auburn.edu(256) 701-3551

Lunch & Learn
2024-08-21 08:00 - 09:00 | 445 N Oates Street, 445 N Oates Street, Dothan, AL, 36303, US
Please join us for the Wiregrass Master Gardener Association’s lunch & learns! Topics include Roses 101, Water Features, Spooky Spiders, and so many others. It is on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12noon-1PM (excluding in June due to the 3rd Wednesday falling on the Juneteenth holiday, it is on June 26th)! Please bring your lunch & come learn. This event is free and all are welcome.
Address:445 N Oates StreetDothan, AL 36303
Contact:WMGA Lunch & Learnsmzo0021@auburn.edu334-794-4108

Coordinator's Corner
2024-08-21 08:00 - 09:00 | 155 Reform Street, Suite 300, Carrollton, AL, 35447, US
The Coordinator’s Corner is a weekly article published in the Pickens County Herald. This article disseminates timely, research-based information from Extension experts to county stakeholders across Pickens County. The paper is released at 8 AM every Wednesday.
Address:155 Reform StreetSuite 300Carrollton, AL 35447
Contact:Jed Smartjrs0178@aces.edu(205) 463-0885

Natural Resources Webinar Series - Top 10 Native Plants for Birds, Bees, & More
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us to learn about some of the most impactful (and beautiful) native landscape plants for pollinators, birds, & drought resistance. Registrants will receive a recording and a list of native plant producers throughout the southeast so they can source their plantings!
Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143
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Kombucha Brewing Safely at Home
2024-08-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Jones Valley Urban Teaching Farm Center for Food Education, 701 25th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, US
What is all the hype about this probiotic drink? What is a SCOBY and how do you find one and then take care of it? Join us for this class on how to make your own Kombucha at home, how to handle the SCOBY, fermenting vessels, the types of sugar and tea to use. Pre-register to attend. Please email community@jvtf.org for any questions.
Jones Valley Teaching Farm and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are equal-opportunity educators and employers. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs. In 2022, Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s Good Community Food initiative is hosting a monthly public workshop series in partnership with the Alabama Extension Cooperative.
Address:Jones Valley Urban Teaching Farm Center for Food Education701 25th Street NorthBirmingham, AL 35203
Contact:Angela Treadawaytreadas@aces.edu(205) 410-3696
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Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
2024-08-22 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

Cottage Food - Shelby County
2024-08-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Shelby County Extension Office, 54 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
Cottage Food Certification for those wanting to sell non-hazardous items from their homes. Come see the new rulings, learn about preparing the safest product possible and learn some food preservation method for preparing jams and jellies. You will be able to take your certification test at the end of class that will be good for 3 years.
Address:Shelby County Extension Office54 Kelly LaneColumbiana, AL 35051
Contact:Angela Treadawayatreadaw@aces.edu(205) 410-3696
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Shoals Area Invasive Plant Project
2024-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Deibert Park, 2810 Darby Dr, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Join us for the first of three sessions as part of the 2024 Shoals Area Invasive Plant Project in partnership with the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, City of Florence, TVA, and the Land Trust of North Alabama.
There are three event dates for 2024:
August 23 – Deibert Park, Florence
September 13 – TVA Native Plant Garden, Muscle Shoals
September 27 – Cane Creek Nature Preserve, Tuscumbia
For these events we will begin the morning with a 1-hour “walk and talk” to identify the invasive plant species that we see along the paved trails in the location for that day. Following this portion, we will have an optional 2-hour volunteer opportunity to gain hands on experience with controlling the invasive plant species we encounter. Your participation is encouraged for the added benefit of controlling the non-native invasive plants in our valuable community green spaces.
Please keep in mind that this event will require walking on paved and unpaved surfaces.
Snacks and water will be available. Certificates of participation can be provided with advanced notice.
Address:Deibert Park2810 Darby DrFlorence, AL 35630
Contact:Kerry Steedleykes0150@auburn.edu(334) 350-0485
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ServSafe-Mobile
2024-08-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, US
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 two weeks before the scheduled date. START TIME: 9:00 AM
Address:Mobile County Extension Office1070 Schillinger Road NorthMobile, AL 36608
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Pest Management for the Home Gardener
2024-08-26 09:30 - 12:00 | A.W. Todd Center, 201 S Washington Ave, Russellville, AL, 35653, US
Join Home Grounds REA’s Jayne Luetzow and Makahla Holloway on August 26th at 9:30am to learn about common pests in the home garden and landscape. Participants will learn about how to controls pests, IPM practices, pesticides, and pesticide safety. This will be a great class for both the experienced and novice gardener. Register online or contact the Franklin County Extension office at (256) 332-8880. Please note, we are cashless! Check or money order accepted only for in-person payments.
Address:A.W. Todd Center201 S Washington AveRussellville, AL 35653
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830
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VCLLI Fall '24: Tai Chi for Seniors
2024-08-26 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

ServSafe Training/ Geneva County
2024-08-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Johnny Hughes Center, 405 South 3rd Avenue, Hartford, AL, 36344, US
Food safety training for food permit holders which is required by the state. Will be teaching from the ServSafe 7th ed. Managers coursebook.
Address:Johnny Hughes Center405 South 3rd AvenueHartford, AL 36344
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu(334) 714-1248
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Weather Ready Alabama
2024-08-27 17:30 - 19:00 | 534 Temple Avenue N, 534 Temple Avenue N, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
The Fayette County Extension Office and Fayette County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host a Weather Ready Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Event on Tuesday, August 27, beginning at 5:30 PM at the Fayette Civic Center. Participants will learn about local warning systems and severe weather hazards, and receive a free NOAA Weather Radio (while supplies last). Limit one weather radio per household. You must be present to receive a weather radio. Please contact the Fayette County Extension Office at 205-932-8942 if you have questions. Registration is not required.
Address:534 Temple Avenue NFayette, AL 35555
Contact:Ronni Rena Brasherrrb0006@auburn.edu(205) 932-8941
