Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Spring 2025 Community Garden Expo on 2/25
2025-02-25 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | E. L. Knight Complex, Alabama A&M University / 4900 Meridian St., Huntsville, AL 35810, 35810, United States
The Spring 2025 Community Garden Expo will feature exciting activities and exhibits by vendors and Alabama Extension staff. It’s also a great time to network with other gardeners and potential community garden organizers in the region.
Topics include:
-Why start a community garden, and who should be involved?
-The rules: zoning, budgeting and sustainability
-The big picture: siting (sun, water, grade, access, and outbuildings)
-Garden design
-Adding fruit trees and pollinator plantings
-Maintenance: fertilization, pests, and disease management
-Tour of the People’s Patch Community Garden
Lunch and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Registration is closed.

ServSafe - Chatom 2/25 & 2/26
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-02-26 15:30 | Sheriff’s Training Center, 17256 Jordan Street, Chatom, 36518, 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:
Sheriff’s Training Center
17256 Jordan Street
Chatom, ALABAMA 36518
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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ServSafe - New Brockton 2/25 & 2/26
2025-02-25 10:00 - 2025-02-26 16:30 | Coffee County Extension Office, 5 County Complex/1055 East McKinnon St, New Brockton, AL, 36351, 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:
Coffee County Extension Office
1055 E McKinnon St.
New Brockton, ALABAMA 36351
Contact:
Bridgette Brannon
huttobf@auburn.edu
(334) 714-1248
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The Basics of Successful Vegetable Gardening - Birmingham 2/25
2025-02-25 10:30 - 12:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Home Horticulture REA Jacob Turner will be talking about the basics of successful vegetable gardening.
Address:
North Shelby Library
5521 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
Contact:
Jacob Turner
jzt0048@auburn.edu
(334) 401-9164
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Stress Management - Livingston 2/26
2025-02-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Sumter County Extension Office, 106 Hospital Dr, Livingston, 35470, 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:
Sumter County Extension Office
106 Hospital Dr
Livingston, AL 35470
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

2025 Grain Production Meeting - Goshen 2/26
2025-02-26 | Goshen Annex Building, 575 Montgomery Street, Goshen, United States
The grain production meeting will consist agronomy in corn production, weed management, and the future of corn outlook.
Location:
Goshen Annex Building
575 Montgomery Street
Goshen, Alabama
Contact:
Sedrick Mack
slm0084@auburn.edu
(334) 441-8384

Landscape and Turf Workshop - Phenix City 2/26
2025-02-26 08:00 - 12:30 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, US
This four hour session will provide you with some tips to get going this spring and 10 hours of pesticide recertification points for ADAI ( D and R, OTPC, OTPS and REG).
Address:
Russell County Extension Office
508 14th Street
Phenix City, ALABAMA 36867
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
(334) 298-6845
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Introductory HACCP Training - Ozark 2/26 & 2/27
2025-02-26 08:00 - 2025-02-27 17:00 | Ozark Economic Development Office, 3269 U. S. Highway 231, Ozark, 36360, United States
Review the philosophy and principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System and discuss the implementation of HACCP in poultry or meat plants. Participants will receive Introductory HACCP Certification from the International HACCP Alliance.
Address:
Ozark Economic Development Office
3269 U. S. Highway 231
Ozark, Alabama 36360
Contact:
Dianna Bourassa
dvb0006@auburn.edu
(334) 728-7538
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The H5N1 Avian Influenza Epi/Panzootic: An Ongoing Threat to Poultry, Wildlife, Livestock, and Humans - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-02-26 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.
The H5N1 Avian Influenza Epi/Panzootic: An Ongoing Threat to Poultry, Wildlife, Livestock, and Humans. Presented by Dr. Constantinos Kyriakis, DVM, Auburn University.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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Cottage Food Law Course - New Brockton 2/26
2025-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Coffee County Extension Office, 5 County Complex/1055 East McKinnon St, New Brockton, AL, 36351, 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:
Coffee County Extension Office
1055 E McKinnon St.
New Brockton, ALABAMA 36351
Contact:
Bridgette Brannon
huttobf@auburn.edu
(334) 714-1248
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Feral Hog & Wildlife Management Workshop - 2/27
2025-02-27 08:45 - 15:30 | Goose Pond Colony Resort, 417 Ed Hembree Dr, Scottsboro, 35769, United States
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Jackson County will be conducting an Feral Hog & Wildlife Management Workshop on Thursday, February 27th from 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Goose Pond Colony Resort 417 Ed Hembree Dr., Scottsboro, AL 35769. This event will provide an overview of feral hog biology, damage impact, control methods as well as an on-site trapping demonstration. Management of wild turkey and white-tailed deer and associated habitat will also be presented. Any landowners or managers that are experiencing feral hog damage or interested in learning more about their impacts and control or looking to improve their management towards turkey and deer are encouraged to attend.
Attendance is free but participants must pre-register, registration includes a seat at the seminars and field demonstration, lunch, and printed presentation materials and related publications. Forester and Loggers may receive 5.5 category 1 continuing education credits by attending. This event is brought to Jackson County with support from the USDA-NRCS Jackson County Conservation District.
For questions, contact the Jackson County Extension Office at 256-574-2143.
Location:
Goose Pond Colony Resort
417 Ed Hembree Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35769
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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Blueberry School - Hartselle 2/27
2025-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 AL HWY 36 W, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Best practices in growing blueberries in North Alabama, presented by Extension agents and small fruit specialists. Material will be of use to commercial growers and also relevant to home gardeners. Topics include site selection and planting, fertilization, pruning, propagation, and insect & disease management.
Address:
Morgan County Extension Office
3120 Hwy. 36 West, Suite B
Hartselle, AL 35640
Contact:
Holt Akers-Campbell
hza0093@auburn.edu
(205) 471-0912
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Garden-To-Pantry - Vernon 2/28
2025-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | First Freewill Baptist Church, 176 2nd Ave. NW, Vernon, AL, 35592, United States
Please join Alabama Extension as we host our Bountiful Berries Garden-to-Pantry workshop. We will have agents from the Home Grounds team discuss blueberry and strawberry production, maintenance, and pest management. The Food Safety and Quality team will guide participants as they make their own strawberry jelly and taste test dehydrated blueberry/strawberry fruit leather. To finish off the class our SNAP Ed agent will provide nutritional/health programing and a refreshing berry treat! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Cost is 12.00.
Address:
First Freewill Baptist Church
176 2nd Ave. NW
Vernon, AL
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 695-7139
Registration full.

ServSafe - Roanoke 3/3 & 3/4
2025-03-03 10:00 - 2025-03-04 16:00 | Randolph County Economic Development Authority, 1218 Hwy 431, Roanoke, AL, 36274, 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:
Randolph County Economic Development Authority
1218 US Hwy 431
Roanoke, AL 36274
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Strawberry Production Meeting - North Alabama - 3/4
2025-03-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Cullman County Extension Office, 402 Arnold Street NE, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Experienced and beginning strawberry producers should attend this Strawberry Production Meeting in North Alabama! Topics of discussion include an update on the neo-p disease, weed and insect management strategies, and results from Auburn variety trials. A panel of producers will provide insight on the industry.
The meeting is free, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Points for Commercial Pesticide Applicators are available for D&R, AP, and REG categories.
If there are any accessibility needs, please contact Kira Sims by February 18. Call the Cullman County Extension Office with other questions – (256) 737-9386.
Location:
Cullman County Extension Office
402 Arnold Street NE
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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ServSafe - Wetumpka 3/4 & 3/5
2025-03-04 09:00 - 2025-03-05 16:00 | Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Rd, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, 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:
Elmore County Extension Office
340 Queen Ann Road
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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ServSafe - Hamilton 3/4 & 3/6
2025-03-04 09:00 - 2025-03-06 15:00 | Marion County Extension Office, 372 7th Ave SW, Hamilton, AL, 35570, 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:
Marion County Extension Office
372 7th Ave SW
Hamilton, ALABAMA 35570
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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Cottage Food Law Course - Wetumpka 3/4
2025-03-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Rd, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, 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:
Elmore County Extension Office
340 Queen Ann Road
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Forestry & Wildlife Land Management Seminar - 3/4
2025-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church of Dadeville, 178 S Tallassee St, Dadeville, 36853, United States
Small and absentee landowners will have the most to gain from joining us for an educational evening. However, all who own forest land regardless of size are welcome and will walk away with new knowledge. Speakers from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama Forestry Commission, and the private sector will discuss wildlife management, forest management, forest economics, and forest health. Have your questions ready for the question & answer session.
Topics to be Presented and Discussed:
– Forest Management – Michael Heatherly, Sizemore and Sizemore
– Forest Economics – Dr. Adam Maggard, ACES/AU
– Forest Health – Drew Metzler, AFC
– Wildlife Management – Kyle Marable, ACES
– Q&A – All Speakers
Location:
First Baptist Church of Dadeville
178 S Tallassee St
Dadeville, AL 36853
Contact:
Shane Harris and Kyle Marable
harria5@auburn.edu
(256) 825-1050
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Pruning Basics - Clanton 3/6
2025-03-06 | Chilton Research and Extension Center, 120 County Rd 756, Clanton, AL, 35045, US
Blueberries, Muscadines, Grapes, Figs, Blackberries, and Peaches
Address:
Chilton Research and Extension Center
120 County Road 756
Clanton, AL 35045
Contact:
Lisa McCullough
lzm0039@auburn.edu
(205) 6/46-3610
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Deer & Turkey Management Workshop - Leesburg 3/6
2025-03-06 09:00 - 15:30 | Leesburg FEMA Storm Shelter, 215 Industrial Blvd., Leesburg, 35983, United States
The Cherokee Co. Forestry Planning Committee will be conducting a 6.5-hour white-tailed deer and wild turkey management workshop on Thursday, March 6th. This workshop will cater to the landowner or manager who is interested in improving habitat to attract, hold, and provide for better quality deer and turkey populations. Topics will include biology and habitat requirements, forest management, effective food plots, prescribed burning, quality deer management techniques, habitat enhancements, predators and disease. In addition, USDA-NRCS resources and assistance programs suited to help meet wildlife and land management goals will be outlined.
Check-in begins at 8:30am at the Leesburg FEMA Storm Shelter, 215 Industrial Blvd., Leesburg, AL 35983. The workshop will run from 9am – 3:30pm. There is no cost to attend but seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. Registration includes a seat at the workshop, lunch, and printed materials. A total of 5.5 Continuing Forester Education & Professional Logging Manager Credits are available. For questions, please call the Cherokee County Extension Office at (256) 927-3250.
Location:
Leesburg FEMA Storm Shelter
215 Industrial Blvd.
Leesburg, AL 35983
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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ServSafe - Monroeville 3/6 & 3/7
2025-03-06 09:00 - 2025-03-07 15:30 | Monroe County Extension Office, 334 Agriculture Dr. #104, Monroeville, AL, 36460, 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:
Monroe County Extension Office
334 Agriculture Drive, Suite 104
Monroeville, AL 36460-8674
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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Hydroponics 101: An Introduction to the Basics of Commercial Greenhouse Vegetable Production - Huntsville - 3/6
2025-03-06 12:30 - 15:30 | North Huntsville Public Library, 3011 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, 35810, United States
Interested in greenhouse vegetables? Join us as Dr. Jeremy Pickens, from Auburn University, walks you through the fundamentals of these innovative and exciting systems! Registration is limited, so register now!
Location:
North Huntsville Public Library
3011 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35810
Contact:
Jeremy Pickens
pickejm@auburn.edu
((334) 319-3829
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Let's Talk Turkeys - Atmore 3/6
2025-03-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Perdido River Farms, 5535 Poarch Rd, Atmore, AL, 36502, US
Enjoy learning about turkey populations, habitat, feed and seeds, predator trapping, conservation, and preservation with Auburn University Extension and other agency representatives.
Location:
Perdido River Farms
5535 Poarch Road
Atmore, AL 36502
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

Monthly Beef Meeting - Montgomery 3/7
2025-03-07 07:30 - 09:30 | Montgomery County Extension Office, 6281 Trotman Rd, Montgomery, AL, 36116, US
Mr. Wade Lyles, Director of the Montgomery Emergency Management Agency, as our distinguished guest speaker. Mr. Lyles will deliver an insightful presentation on “Weather and Cattle.”
A light breakfast will be served at 8:15 AM. We encourage you to mark your calendar and join us for this valuable event.
Location:
Montgomery County Extension Office
6281 Trotman Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
Contact:
Jimmy D Smitherman
smithji@auburn.edu
(334) 850-0343

Hydroponics 101: An Introduction to the Basics of Commercial Greenhouse Vegetable Production - Birmingham - 3/7
2025-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Jones Valley Teaching Farm, 701 25th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, US
Interested in greenhouse vegetables? Join us as Dr. Jeremy Pickens, from Auburn University, walks you through the fundamentals of these innovative and exciting systems! Registration is limited, so register now!
Location:
Jones Valley Teaching Farm
701 25th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact:
Jeremy Pickens
pickejm@auburn.edu
(334) 319-3829
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Beef and Forage Field Day - Fairhope - 3/7
2025-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center, 8300 Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL, 36532, US
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.
Location:
Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center
8300 State Hwy 104
Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:
Taylor Evans
tle0012@auburn.edu
(251) 654-7149
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Cottage Food Law Course - Mobile 3/10
2025-03-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, 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:
Mobile County Extension Office
1070 Schillinger Road North
Mobile, ALABAMA 36608
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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Cottage Food Law Course - Carrollton 3/10
2025-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Service Center Building Auditorium, 155 Reform Street, Carrollton, AL, 35447, 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:
Service Center Building Auditorium
155 Reform St.
Carrollton, AL 35447
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Beef Short Course - Lineville 3/10,11,12,13
2025-03-10 18:00 - 2025-03-13 20:30 | 86838 AL-9, Lineville, 36266, United States
To provide producers with knowledge regarding forages, nutrition, herd health, reproduction, record keeping, environmental stewardship, economics and meat science.
Address:
86838 AL-9
Lineville, AL 36266
Contact:
Elli Zorn
vez0001@auburn.edu
(334) 870-1926
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