Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Beginning Beekeeper Monthly Series - Brewton 4/12
2025-04-12 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Learn beekeeping management skills. Appropriate for all levels. Classroom and apiary education. Bring your protective gear for work in the apiary!
Location:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve - Owens Cross Roads 4/12
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Hays Nature Preserve, 7161 US-431, Owens Cross Roads, 35763, United States
Huntsville will observe Earth Day on Saturday, April 12, during a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebration at the Hays Nature Preserve. The public is invited to enjoy earth-friendly exhibitors with informative and interactive displays, vegetable plant giveaway, face painting, concessions and more.
The entertainment schedule is as follows:
10-11 a.m.: Music by Lashay B, a radio personality and DJ
11-11:45 a.m.: Michael Green and The Science Machine, Science Show for Everyone
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Music by Lashay B, a radio personality and DJ
1-2 p.m.: Vicky the Bat Lady, Educational Bat Show
Parking may be limited at Hays Nature Preserve during Earth Day festivities, but parking is available at the Mark Russell Recreational Center, 429 Taylor Road. Huntsville Transit will pick up attendees from the Mark Russell Center and take them to the Hays Nature Preserve education building. Signs will note drop off/pickup locations.
Location:
Hays Nature Preserve
7161 US-431,
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Contact:
Karnita Garner
kfg0003@auburn.edu
(256) 612-4169

ServSafe - Lafayette 4/15 & 4/16
2025-04-15 09:00 - 2025-04-16 16:00 | ALFA Building – Lafayette, 1006 Avenue A SE, Lafayette, 36862, 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:
ALFA Building – Lafayette
1006 Avenue A SE
Lafayette, AL 36862
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
Register Online

Cottage Food Law Course - Crossville 4/15
2025-04-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Sand Mountain Research Center, 13112 AL 68, Crossville, 35962, 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:
Sand Mountain Research Center
13112 AL 68
Crossville AL 35962
Contact:
Christy Mendoza
cnm0012@auburn.edu
(205) 217-6495
Register Online

Home Gardening - Vernon 4/15
2025-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Vernon City Hall, 44425 Highway 17, Vernon, 35592, United States
If you want to learn the basics of gardening at home, where to start, how to prevent pests, what to grow, etc. then join us for our Home Gardening event at Vernon City Hall. We will have refreshments, door prizes, and handouts for you to take home. Registration is required for this event and the fee is $5. Register online or call the Lamar County Extension Office at 205-695-7139.
Address:
Vernon City Hall
44425 Highway 17
Vernon, AL 35592
Contact:
Makahla Holloway
mgh0120@auburn.edu
(251) 423-9415
Register Online

Agricultural Outlook Meeting - Livingston 4/15
2025-04-15 12:00 - 14:00 | ALFA Environmental Training Center – Livingston, 316 Bartram Street, Livingston, 35470, United States
Join us on April 15th, from 12:00-2:00pm, for an Agricultural Outlook Meeting on the campus of The University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL.
Two guest presenters, Mr. Max Runge and Mr. Ken Kelley, will discuss:

General Agricultural Economic Outlooks
Cattle Market Outlooks and Updates
Current Market Trends

This is a FREE event and lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP by April 11th
Address:
Alfa Environmental Training Center – Livingston
316 Bartram Street
Livingston, AL 35470
Contact:
Courtney Green-Johnson
cgd0040@auburn.edu
(205) 659-6796
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Cottage Food Law Course - Ashland 4/15
2025-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Clay County Extension Office, 93 County Road 31, Ashland, AL, 36251, 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:
Clay County Extension Office
93 Co Rd 31
Ashland, AL 36251
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Financial Missteps - Eutaw 4/15
2025-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Sanders Black Apartments Complex, 100 US-43, Eutaw, 35462, 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:
Sanders Black Apartments Complex
100 US-43
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

Cottage Food Law Course - Lafayette 4/15
2025-04-15 17:00 - 20:00 | ALFA Building – Lafayette, 1006 Avenue A SE, Lafayette, 36862, 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:
ALFA Building – Lafayette
1006 Avenue A SE
Lafayette, AL 36862
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
Register Online

Cool Season Variety Testing Walk - Clanton 4/16
2025-04-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Chilton Research and Extension Center, 120 County Rd 756, Clanton, AL, 35045, US
Join us for a field visit where we will walk through plots of different cool-season forage varieties of ryegrass, wheat, rye, oats and triticale planted side-by-side to visually compare growth, yield potential, disease resistance, and other characteristics under specific environmental conditions.
Address:
Chilton Research and Extension Center
120 County Road 756
Clanton, AL 35045
Contact:
Josh Elmore
elmorjb@aces.edu
(334) 850-7859
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Cottage Food Law Course - Online 4/16
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:30
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:
Online
Zoom link sent in confirmation email
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Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
Register Online

Best Home Gardening Practices for a Bountiful Harvest - 4/16 Centreville
2025-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | BMC Wellness Center, 285 Hospital Drive, Centreville, AL, 35042, US
Whether you are new to planting a vegetable garden or a master gardener, this program will offer year round practices and guidance you can take home and use to help increase your harvest. Jacob Turner, Regional Agent in Horticulture, will give the presentation and answer your gardening questions!
Location:
BMC Wellness Center
285 Hospital Drive
Centreville AL
Contact:
Michelle Giddens
mcg0046@auburn.edu
(205) 928-2640
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Save and Spend Plan - Eutaw 4/16
2025-04-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Elm Wood Apartments Complex, 141 West End Street, Eutaw, 35462, 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:
Elm Wood Apartments Complex
141 West End Street
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

4-H Goat/Sheep Club - Brewton 4/17
2025-04-17 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Learn how to effectively manage goats and sheep.
Location:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

Marketing the Farm One Picture at a Time - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer - Cullman 4/17
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Where one picture can tell a story, one video can teach you a lifestyle, one moment changes your perspective. Learn how to share your farm with the community and world using what you have to offer. Taught by local farmers, this workshop will provide you easy to follow steps to increase your followers and customers to give you the platform needed to be successful. Open to anyone interested in improving their farm marketing.
The workshop is free, and a light supper will be provided.
Online registration is required.
If you have accessibility needs, contact the Cullman County Extension Office by April 3, 2025.
This workshop series is co-hosted by Alabama Extension-Cullman County and the North Alabama Agriplex. It is sponsored by Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Operation Grow, and USDA-NRCS.
Location:
North Alabama Agriplex
1714 Talley Ho Street
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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Adult Cooking FUNdamentals - Wetumpka 4/17
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Rd, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Learn basic cooking skills and nutrition information while having fun.
Address:
Elmore County Extension Office
340 Queen Ann Road
Wetumpka, ALABAMA 36092
Contact:
Katie Beasley
msb0103@auburn.edu
(334) 567-6301
Register Online

Heirs Property Education Series Presented by the Alabama Heirs Property Alliance - Online
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Online, AL
Week 1 (4/3/25): Heirs Property Essentials – Navigating family discussions and building consensus around shared landownership.
Week 2 (4/10/25): Legal Strategies & Tax Essentials – Equipping families with actionable legal and financial tools to clear titles and safeguard property.
Week 3 (4/17/25): Proactive Estate Planning – Educating landowners on creating wills and trusts to prevent future issues.
Week 4 (4/24/25): Unlocking Agricultural & Forestry Potential – Highlighting ways to sustainably develop land for farming, forestry, or other entrepreneurial opportunities.
Location:
Online Webinar
Contact:
Adam Rabinowitz
adam.rabinowitz@auburn.edu
(334) 844-5620
Register Online

Beekeeping Skills - Regional Queen Rearing Workshop - Escambia County Extension Office 4/19
2025-04-19 08:00 - 16:30 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Did you know that Alabama was a queen production hub back in the days? Our state offers great climatic conditions for successful queen production early in the beekeeping season. Join us for a regional workshop to learn about how to produce queens through grafting.
Our goal is for you to develop the necessary beekeeping skills to produce high-quality queens, for both your own operation and other beekeepers in Alabama. We invite you to a full day of learning and hands-on practice.
We will begin bright and early with presentations on the benefits of producing your own queens, and successful techniques to do so. The afternoon will be spent in the apiary, where you will have the chance to practice everything you heard in the morning. There is a $40 registration fee to cover copies of the “Queen rearing essentials” book by Lawrence J. Connor, grafting tools and lunch.
Address:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Dr
Brewton, AL 36426
Contact:
Selina Bruckner
szb0130@auburn.edu
(334) 329-2675
Note: Must have at least one year of beekeeping experience to attend the workshop.
Register Online

Beekeeping Skills - Regional Queen Rearing Workshops - Brewton 4/19
2025-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Learn how to successful rear honeybee queens! Classroom education and hands-on practice. Price includes book, grafting tool, and lunch. Be sure to bring your protective gear!
Location:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631
Register Online

Chainsaw Safety Training - Auburn 4/21
2025-04-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Mary Olive Thomas Demonstration Forest, Moores Mill Rd, Auburn, AL, 36830, United States
This chainsaw safety workshop will cover the basic principles of ergonomic chainsaw operation, injury prevention & PPE, risk management and emergency planning, and onsite demonstrations. It is a great educational opportunity that combines theory with hands-on activities and it is useful for professionals, homeowners and the general public.
Address:
Mary Olive Thomas Demonstration Forest
3319 Moores Mill Rd
Auburn, AL
Contact:
Georgios Arseniou
gza0041@auburn.edu
(517) 755-6858
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Fayette County Food Preservation Workshop - Fayette 4/22
2025-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Fayette County Extension Office, 650 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn safe food preservation techniques using both pressure canning and water bath canning methods. The pressure canning session will run from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and the water bath canning session will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. You can choose to attend either one or both sessions. The cost is a flat fee of $15 per person, which covers both sessions. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance!
Address:
Fayette County Extension Office
650 McConnell Loop
Fayette, AL 35555
Contact:
Ronni Brasher
rrb0006@auburn.edu
(205) 932-8941
Register Online

Back 2 Basics Gardening Series - Online
2025-04-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Online, Online, AL
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 Garden, with A. Shabel
April 23- TBA
May 14- Natural Farming Practices, with B. Lubresky
May 28- TBA
June 11- I Want It and I Want it NOW: Practicing Patience in the Landscape, with J. Potter
June 25- What’s My Climate Zone?, with H. Jackson
Location:
Online
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@aces.edu
(256) 612-6766
Register Online

Managing Degraded Hardwood Stand - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-04-23 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.
Managing Degraded Hardwood Stand. Presented by Brady Self, Mississippi State University.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
Register Online

Principles of Butchering Goat and Sheep Workshop - Livingston 4/23
2025-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Alfa Environmental Training Center, 316 Bartram Street, Livingston, 35470, United States
Join us to gain skills in the principles of butchering goats and sheep on the farm or homestead. Producers will leave with enhanced food safety knowledge, exposure to hands-on experience with carcass handling and butchering techniques, and greater confidence in getting meat from farm to table.
Location:
Alfa Environmental Training Center
316 Bartram Street
Livingston, AL 35470
Contact:
Lauren Shortnacy
lkw0016@auburn.edu
(205) 809-2297
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Cottage Food Law Course - Eutaw 4/24
2025-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Greene County Health Department, 412 Morrow Ave., Eutaw, 35462, 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:
Greene County Health Department
412 Morrow Ave.
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
Register Online

Women in Ag - Blount County 4/25 & 4/26
2025-04-25 08:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-26 08:00 - 14:30 | Blount County Multipurpose Complex, 6700 County Road 1, Cleveland, 35049, United States
Join us for this 2-day workshop featuring hands-on activities and topics covering both livestock and horticulture production! This event is for women, taught by women. Female farm operators of any experience level will benefit from this workshop.
This event is open to everyone 19 years old and up.
Friday, April 25
8 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 26
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Topics include:

Cattle evaluation
Cattle handling & vaccines
Calving demonstration
Small fruit production
Cut flower production
Beekeeping basics
Food preservation
Tractor basics
Trailer safety and backing
Soil sampling
Small engine maintenance
Estate planning
Marketing the farm

Registration closes Friday, April 18 at 4 PM.
Registration fee covers meals and supplies. Fee is non-refundable.
Space is limited.
If you have accessibility needs, contact Kira Sims (256-737-9386) by April 11, 2025.
This event is open to everyone.
Location:
Blount County Multipurpose Complex
6700 County Road 1
Cleveland, AL 35049
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
Register Online

Earth Day - Brewton 4/26
2025-04-26 | E.O. Wilson Park, Brewton, 36426, United States
Earth Day Celebration at EO Wilson Park. Celebrate seed planting, seed swap, cooking demonstrations, and 4-H events.
Location:
E.O. Wilson Park
Brewton, AL 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

Beekeeping Skills - Regional Queen Rearing Workshop - AU-Bees Lab 4/26
2025-04-26 08:00 - 16:30 | AU-Bees Lab, 952 Bee Lab Rd, Auburn University, 36849, United States
Did you know that Alabama was a queen production hub back in the days? Our state offers great climatic conditions for successful queen production early in the beekeeping season. Join us for a regional workshop to learn about how to produce queens through grafting.
Our goal is for you to develop the necessary beekeeping skills to produce high-quality queens, for both your own operation and other beekeepers in Alabama. We invite you to a full day of learning and hands-on practice.
We will begin bright and early with presentations on the benefits of producing your own queens, and successful techniques to do so. The afternoon will be spent in the apiary, where you will have the chance to practice everything you heard in the morning. There is a $40 registration fee to cover copies of the “Queen rearing essentials” book by Lawrence J. Connor, grafting tools and lunch.
Address:
AU-Bees Lab
952 Bee Lab Rd
Auburn University, AL 36849
Contact:
Selina Bruckner
szb0130@auburn.edu
(334) 329-2675
Note: Must have at least one year of beekeeping experience to attend the workshop.
Register Online
