Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Walk Like a Champion
2023-12-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Brewton Area YMCA, 1635 Belleville, Avenue, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Walk Like a Champion is a state-wide program to get Alabama walking in an effort to reduce the risk factors of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Sign up today to start walking February 18, 2023.
Address:Brewton Area YMCA1635 Belleville, AvenueBrewton, AL 36426
Contact:Millie Murphreemem0355@Auburn.edu(251) 867-7760

Hydroponics- Autauga County Lunch and Learn
2023-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 610 Fairview Ave., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 610 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, US
Cathy Brooks, Autauga County Master Gardener will teach you how to grow hydroponic veggies in your house or on your back patio. This program is FREE and ALL ARE WELCOME! Waters are provided, bring a sack lunch to enjoy while you listen.
Address:Trinity Presbyterian Church, 610 Fairview Ave.Prattville, AL 36066
Contact:Autauga County Extensionjones57@aces.edu334-361-7273

Monthly Zoom Gardening Classes for South Alabama
2023-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Monthly gardening webinars covers a variety of topics for homeonwers living in South Alabama.
Contact:Jack LeCroyjml0003@auburn.edu(251) 288-2874
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Poisonous Plants in the Garden
2024-01-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, 1018 Madison Avenue, Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, 1018 Madison Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36104, US
Regional Extension Agent, Brian Brown will speak on identifying plants that have plant parts with toxic compounds.
Address:Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, 1018 Madison AvenueMontgomery, AL 36104
Contact:Montgomery County Extension Officejones57@aces.edu334-245-8053

2024 Master Beef Producer Training – Green Cattle Production Series
2024-01-11 17:30 - 21:00 | 202 S. Highway 123, Suite D, 202 S. Highway 123, Suite D, Ozark, AL, 36360, US
An educational beef production training series (15 meetings – 3 ½ hours each) that offers extensive information of the American beef cattle industry. The training will be hosted at the Dale County Extension Office (202 S. Hwy. 123, Suite D, Ozark, AL 36360) from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. on the dates of Jan. 11th (Economics), Jan. 16th (Genetics), Jan. 18th (Forages), Jan. 22nd (Nutrition), Jan. 25th (Soils), Jan. 29th (Weeds), Jan. 30th (Health), Feb. 1st (Reproduction), Feb. 5th (Marketing), Feb. 6th (Pens), Feb. 8th (Entomology), Feb. 12th (Wildlife), Feb. 15th (Water), Feb. 19th (Beef Quality Assurance) and Feb. 20th (Summary & Certification). A single $150.00 registration fee is necessary to cover program costs and includes the total participation cost for the entire series (15 meetings). Due to classroom size the training is limited to the first 32 paid registrations received. Due to the time commitment for presenters a minimum of 15 participants are needed to conduct this training series. The goal of the training is to educate beef producers on the latest technologies and methods, important for growing beef in a competitive world market. Since change is the only constant of the beef industry, producers must remain current and be open to adopt economically feasible technologies in their operations. The training is part of the new Green Cattle Production Systems initiative which focuses on production education to improve the economic profitability / enterprise sustainability, forage-based feed / grazing systems and environmental stewardship / natural resources conservation efforts in beef herds.
Address:202 S. Highway 123, Suite DOzark, AL 36360
Contact:Rickey Hudsonhudsorg@aces.edu(334) 726-6814
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Blount County Natural Resource Planning Committee Meeting
2024-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Blount County Extension Office, Blount County Extension Office, Oneonta, AL, 35121, US
Join us as we discuss upcoming events happening in the area of Natural Resources in Blount County.
Address:Blount County Extension OfficeOneonta, AL 35121
Contact:Amy Burgessburgeap@auburn.edu(205) 274-2129

ServSafe TEST ONLY in Etowah
2024-01-22 08:00 - 12:00 | 800 Forrest Ave. Ste. 400, 800 Forrest Ave. Ste. 400, Gadsden, AL, 35901, US
ServSafe Managers test only. (Not a class). Call 205-217-6495 for more information.
Address:800 Forrest Ave. Ste. 400Gadsden, AL 35901
Contact:Christy Mendozacnm0012@auburn.edu(205) 217-6495
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Lamar County Pruning Workshop
2024-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Lamar County Extension Office, 281 Columbus Avenue, Vernon, AL, 35592, US
This program will serve homeowners and gardeners who wish to learn more about pruning techniques for the home garden and landscape. On-site demonstrations for pruning will be conducted. Cost of the program is free. Participants can register by calling the Lamar County Extension Office for more information at (205) 695-7139.
Address:Lamar County Extension Office281 Columbus AvenueVernon, AL 35592
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830

Henry County RUP Training for Producers
2024-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 101 N. Doswell St., Suite A, Abbeville, AL, 36345, US
RUP Training for private applicator Permit
Address:101 N. Doswell St.Suite AAbbeville, AL 36345
Contact:Jimmy Jonesjonesja@aces.edu(334)726-1804

Private Pesticide Applicator Training & Testing
2024-01-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Cherokee Co. Chamber of Commerce, 801 Cedar Bluff Rd., Centre, AL, 35960, US
All courses are 9 AM to 1 PM CST Training & Testing cost is $20.00 payable by check to ACES. Cash WILL NOT be accepted. $25 Permit Fee Mailed to Alabama. Dept. of Ag. & Industries
Please call your county Extension Office to pre-register: Found in the phonebook under Alabama Extension or at http://www.aces.edu/directory
Participants will test at the end of the training course (must obtain a passing grade of 70% or higher)
After a passing grade, applicants must send permit fees ($25) to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries for issuance of permit card.
Address:Cherokee Co. Chamber of Commerce801 Cedar Bluff Rd.Centre, AL 35960
Contact:Landon Marksmlm0013@aces.edu(256) 927-3250

Webinar - Aquaculture Literacy through Social Media
2024-01-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
What: Free Webinar – Building Aquaculture Literacy Through Social Media
When: Friday January 26th , 1:30 PM Central Time (GMT – 6)
Where: Please pre-register using the link below
https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdu6prjgqGtwyU9qKYmoyrKLOIK6jLYZ1
The aquaculture industry struggles to reach the public with accurate and engaging information to build aquaculture literacy and confidence in our food production systems. Innovative and progressive science communicators have taken to social media to reach a wider audience, including younger generations and those with a special interests like great food and travel. We are excited to have one such communicator in our corner.
Emily De Sousa is a Portuguese-Canadian fisheries scientist and content creator. Her brand, Seaside with Emily (www.seasidewithemily.com), is a unique resource for seafood lovers and travelers. The brand acts as an online education platform where Bill Nye meets Anthony Bourdain, teaching followers about healthy oceans, sustainable seafood, and culinary adventures focused on the rise of ‘Pescatourism’. As a content creator, I use social media to take consumers “behind the scenes” of the aquaculture industry. I travel the world, creating scientific content onboard fish farms around the world to show consumers where their seafood comes from and explain aquaculture science in a way that’s easy to understand.
Contact:David Clineclinedj@auburn.edu(334) 844-2874
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Proper Pruning Crapemyrtles Workshop
2024-01-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Radney Funeral Home, 1326 Dadeville Road, Alexander City, AL, 36853, US
Join Shane Harris, Tallapoosa County Agent on Saturday morning, January 27th in Alexander City as he discusses the proper pruning techniques for crapemyrtles. The demo will include the evaluation, trimming, shaping, and maybe even removal of mature crapemyrtles. The event will be held from 8-10 a.m. outside on the grounds of Radney Funeral Home. There is no charge to attend but please call us at 256-825-1050 to let us know you will be attending. #NoCrapeMurder
Address:Radney Funeral Home1326 Dadeville RoadAlexander City, AL 36853
Contact:Shane Harrisaharris@aces.edu(256) 596-1363

Shoals Seed Swap
2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Rudy’s Garden Center, 59 Commerce Way, Killen, AL, 35645, US
Join us at Rudy’s Garden Center in Killen, AL on January 27th from 10am-12pm for the inaugural Shoals Seed Swap. Bring your seeds to share and come find some seeds you’d like to sow. There will be demonstration on how to start seeds indoors as well as information about how to harvest and save seeds. This is a free event hosted by Rudy’s Garden Center and Homegrounds Regional Extension Agent Jayne Luetzow.
Address:Rudy’s Garden Center59 Commerce WayKillen, AL 35645
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830

Backyard Basics: Managing Biodiversity at Home
2024-01-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Jon Archer Agriculture Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Jon Archer Agriculture Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL, 36608, US
Our backyard belongs to the general urban-suburban landscape as urbanization is constantly growing, and rural towns in Alabama are rapidly expanding. Our backyard is the habitat for different types of living organisms: trees, shrubs, plants, animals, birds, pollinators etc. Homeowners may want to manage their backyard to optimize benefits and reduce problems related to these living organisms, and therefore they first need to learn about basic aspects of backyard biodiversity management. In this workshop attendees will obtain useful and practical knowledge on the following topics: selection of appropriate species for tree planting, basics of tree law, creating a backyard habitat for enhancing biodiversity, and managing nuisance backyard wildlife. This workshop is ideal for homeowners, and everyone who is interested in creating sustainable backyard biodiversity.
Address:Jon Archer Agriculture Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd NMobile, AL 36608
Contact:Georgios Arseniougza0041@auburn.edu(334) 844-5757
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ServSafe
2024-01-29 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-01-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Marshall County Extension Office, 424 Blount Ave STE G-21, Guntersville, AL, 35976, US
ServSafe Training for food service employees taught fully in Spanish, exam is bilingual.
Address:Marshall County Extension Office424 Blount Ave STE G-21Guntersville, AL 35976
Contact:Juani Macias Christianmaciaju@aces.edu(256) 572-0241
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Feed Milling Workshop
2024-01-29 08:00 - 16:00 | 1088 Auburn Lakes Rd, 1088 Auburn Lakes Rd, Auburn, AL, 36849, US
Spanish training in feed mill for participants interested prior to the IPPE show in Atlanta GA
Address:1088 Auburn Lakes RdAuburn, AL 36849
Contact:Wilmer Pachecowjp0010@auburn.edu334-844-2627
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Commercial Horticulture Monthly Webinars
2024-01-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
This is a monthly webinar by Extension team. General Public can watch the Live event on the Alabama Extension Commercial Horticulture Channel on Facebook.
Contact:Ayanava Majumdarazm0024@auburn.edu(251) 331-8416

Livestock Updates and Outlook Meeting
2024-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Seymores BBQ, 34 County Road 137, Cullman, AL, 35057, US
This meeting will offer insight to provide a better understanding of the anticipated costs for beef cattle and forage production budgets. As well as providing tips to improve herd profitability. A meal will be provided. This meeting is free and open to the public. If you wish to attend please RSVP to the Winston County Extension Office by Monday January 22, 2024.
Address:Seymores BBQ34 County Road 137Cullman, AL 35057
Contact:Zack Brannonzdb0006@aces.edu(256) 303-2689

Servsafe - Shelby
2024-01-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Shelby County Extension Office, 54 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
Food Safety Certification 2 day course for food service workers and managers that need to meet health department regulations
Address:Shelby County Extension Office54 Kelly LaneColumbiana, AL 35051
Contact:Angela Treadawaytreadas@aces.edu(205) 410-3696
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Food Smarts
2024-01-30 11:00 - 12:00 | 720 Greensboro Street, 720 Greensboro Street, Eutaw, AL, 35462, US
To teach the importance of healthy and exercising.
Address:720 Greensboro StreetEutaw, AL 35462
Contact:Douglas D Fulghumddf0007@auburn.edu(205) 609-0347

Small Business Grant Workshop
2024-01-30 15:00 - 17:00 | 314 Washington Street, 314 Washington Street, Marion, AL, 36756, US
Provide loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural businesses with emphasis on renewable energy systems.
Address:314 Washington StreetMarion, AL 36756
Contact:Katrina Easleyeaslekl@aces.edu(334) 683-6888

VITA Free Tax Preparation Day
2024-01-31 09:00 - 14:30 | 207 North Main Street, 207 North Main Street, Tuskegee, AL, 36083, US
It’s Tax Time Again. Don’t pay to have your taxes prepared; you may be eligible to get FREE help preparing your taxes from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)! That’s right – IRS certified volunteers will help you file your taxes for FREE. Macon County Extension office is a preparation site you can visit each Wednesday beginning January 31-April 10, 2024; 9:00am-2:30pm, first come first serve.
Address:207 North Main StreetTuskegee, AL 36083
Contact:Janice Halljehall@aces.edu(334) 415-8658

Rural Health Initiative OnMed
2024-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | 720 Greensboro Street, 720 Greensboro Street, Eutaw, AL, 35462, US
Rural Health Initiative
Address:720 Greensboro StreetEutaw, AL 35462
Contact:Douglas D Fulghumddf0007@auburn.edu(205) 609-0347

Fruit Production Workshop
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:30 | 21578 HWY 82-E, 21578 HWY 82-E, Union Springs, AL, 36089, US
In partnership with Tuskegee Extension & Alabama Extension, please join us for a backyard fruit production and pruning safety workshop at the Bullock County Extension Office. All are welcome!
Address:21578 HWY 82-EUnion Springs, AL 36089
Contact:Megan Jonesmzo0021@auburn.edu3344415327

VCLLI Sp 24: Digital Experience- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
2024-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
This session is a virtual presentation by National Park Service of the life of Frederick Douglass.
Register at http://www.aces.edu/go/FDouglass
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/go/FDouglass

ServSafe - Hayneville
2024-02-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Lowndes County Board of Education, 80 Commerce Street South, Hayneville, AL, 36040, 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. Class starts at 9 am CST both days.
Address:Lowndes County Board of Education80 Commerce Street SouthHayneville, AL 36040
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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ServSafe DeKalb County
2024-02-05 09:30 - 16:30 | VFW Fairgrounds, 151 18th St NE, Ft Payne, AL, 35968, US
ServSafe for Managers meets the ADPH requirements for a certificate course for food service establishments. This is a two day class. If you purchase a book through us (the $140 fee) books will be distributed on the first day of class.
Address:VFW Fairgrounds151 18th St NEFt Payne, AL 35968
Contact:Christy Mendozacnm0012@auburn.edu(205) 217-6495
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