Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Marion County Learn to Burn
2024-03-12 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Northwest Marion County, Address will be provided closer to event., Shottsville Area, AL, 35593, US
This is a one-day event that will be held on the *first available burn day* (weather dependent) during the week of March 11 – March 15. Registrants will receive initial communication during the week before the burn and given 2 days advance notice of the confirmed burn date.
Details: Attendees will experience a full day “start to finish” prescribed burn. Up to thirty participants will be accepted and assigned to crews. Each crew will be led by experienced, Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Participants will have access all day to observe, ask questions, and gain experience with ignition and holding.
Requirements: This is a live fire event in the field. Participants should expect to spend most of the day on their feet walking around the burn unit. Participants need to wear natural fiber clothing (jeans, long-sleeve cotton shirts, leather boots), no synthetic materials. Lunch provided.
Address:Northwest Marion CountyAddress will be provided closer to event.Shottsville Area, AL 35593
Contact:Kerry Steedleykes0150@aces.edu(334) 350-0485
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ServSafe - Eufaula
2024-03-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Barbour County Extension Office, 525 School Street, Eufaula, AL, 36027, 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:Barbour County Extension Office525 School StreetEufaula, AL 36027
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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VCLLI Sp '24: Cybersecurity for Seniors
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Register: http://www.aces.edu/go/Cyber24
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/go/Cyber24

ServSafe Training/ Pike County
2024-03-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 | 306 S. Three Notch Street, 306 S. Three Notch Street, Troy, AL, 36081, US
Food safety course for food permit holders that is required by state. Will be using 7th Ed. ServSafe Managers coursebook.
Address:306 S. Three Notch StreetTroy, AL 36081
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu(334) 714-1248
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Small Ruminant Production Webinar Watch Party
2024-03-12 17:15 - 18:30 | 701 Hall Street, 701 Hall Street, Greensboro, AL, 36744, US
Join us in-person at the Hale County Extension Office for a watch party session that will include a livestream of our Small Ruminant Production Webinar Series! This is a great opportunity to watch the webinar series and have your questions answered in real time if you have limited access to internet at home.
Address:701 Hall StreetGreensboro, AL 36744
Contact:Lauren Shortnacylkw0016@aces.edu(205) 809-2297

Small Ruminant Webinar Series - Spring 2024
2024-03-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
Please join us for the Spring 2024 season of our Small Ruminant Webinar Series with Alabama Cooperative Extension at Alabama A&M University! This program explores emerging issues in small ruminant production systems (animal health, nutrition, marketing, and food safety). Speakers are recruited from across the state and other regions of the country. Sessions are typically held on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM CST.
Contact:Dr. Kimberly Holmesksh0035@aces.edu(334) 844-4000
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Heirs' Property: Overview & Working with an Attorney
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Macon County Extension Office, 207 N Main St, Tuskegee, AL, 36083, US
Join us to learn about the ‘what’, ‘who’, and ‘why’ of heirs’ property and how you can take the next steps in finding an attorney to work with.
Address:Macon County Extension Office207 N Main StTuskegee, AL 36083
Contact:Rilea Robinsonrar0086@auburn.edu(334) 202-5005
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Exclusive Heirs’ Property Landowner Virtual Event and Local Watch Party
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Are you a proud owner of landowner seeking valuable insights and connections to clear or clarify your property’s title? Look no further! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting 6-part series, happening every other month from March to November 2024.
Heirs’ property is an important topic for many families, especially families with ancestral lands. Heirs’ property refers to land jointly owned by family members of a deceased individual, where there was not a will, a will not properly prepared, or probated.
? Local County Watch Parties: 12 county extension offices across Alabama will host in-person watch parties during the virtual event. Join a local watch party for engaging discussions, community-building activities, and networking with local landowners in your area!
Click the event link for more information and to register to attend!
Contact:Adam Rabinowitzadam.rabinowitz@auburn.edu(334) 844-5620
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2024 Alabama Beef Systems Short Course - Southeast Region
2024-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Tom Harbin Ag Center, 816 Airport Road, Luverne, AL, 36049, US
A multi-date (March 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th) introduction series on beef cattle production. The series consist of eight topics delivered in 1 hour individual classroom presentations. The topics (Economics, Meat Science, Forages, Nutrition, Herd Health, Reproduction, Record Keeping and Environmental Stewardship) are aimed to inform new and beginning producers about basic beef production practices and refresh the knowledge base of experienced beef producers.
Address:Tom Harbin Ag Center816 Airport RoadLuverne, AL 36049
Contact:Rickey Hudsonhudsorg@auburn.edu(334) 726-6814
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Marion County Learn to Burn
2024-03-13 08:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-14 08:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-15 08:30 - 15:30 | Northwest Marion County, Address will be provided closer to event., Shottsville Area, AL, 35593, US
This is a one-day event that will be held on the *first available burn day* (weather dependent) during the week of March 11 – March 15. Registrants will receive initial communication during the week before the burn and given 2 days advance notice of the confirmed burn date.
Details: Attendees will experience a full day “start to finish” prescribed burn. Up to thirty participants will be accepted and assigned to crews. Each crew will be led by experienced, Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Participants will have access all day to observe, ask questions, and gain experience with ignition and holding.
Requirements: This is a live fire event in the field. Participants should expect to spend most of the day on their feet walking around the burn unit. Participants need to wear natural fiber clothing (jeans, long-sleeve cotton shirts, leather boots), no synthetic materials. Lunch provided.
Address:Northwest Marion CountyAddress will be provided closer to event.Shottsville Area, AL 35593
Contact:Kerry Steedleykes0150@aces.edu(334) 350-0485

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training & Testing
2024-03-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Jackson County Farmers Federation Building, 23625 John T. Reid Pkwy., Scottsboro, AL, 35768, 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.
Address:Jackson County Farmers Federation Building23625 John T. Reid Pkwy.Scottsboro, AL 35768
Contact:Matt Webbdmw0071@aces.edu(256) 574-2143

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
2024-03-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Tuscaloosa Co. Courthouse Annex, 2513 7th Street, tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, US
Participants will receive training followed by testing to receive a
private applicator permit.
Address:Tuscaloosa Co. Courthouse Annex2513 7th Streettuscaloosa, AL 35401
Contact:Blake LantonSbl0006@auburn.edu(256) 214-9630

Good to Great - Grant Writing Workshop
2024-03-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Camp Meadowbrook, 2344 County Road 747, Cullman, AL, 35058, US
Need help writing grants for your non-profit? Join us for this workshop featuring experienced grant writers, a panel discussion and a work session. The speakers will answer questions and share their knowledge to help improve your grant writing.
We strongly encourage participants to bring a grant proposal (prospective or in progress) to make the afternoon work session more productive.
The workshop is free and lunch is included. Registration closes March 6 at 5 PM.
If you have accessibility needs, contact Kira Sims by February 28, 2023.
Address:Camp Meadowbrook2344 County Road 747Cullman, AL 35058
Contact:Kira Simskira.sims@auburn.edu(256) 737-9386
Registration Closed March 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Contact Kira C. Sims at kira.sims@auburn.edu or (256) 737-9386 regarding additional registration beyond the cutoff date and time.

Alabama Cottage Food Law at the Tuskegee Farmers Conference
2024-03-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center, 300 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL, 36104, US
Empowering Farmers Project will be conducting a Cottage Food Law Training as a part of the Tuskegee Farmers Conference on March 13, 2024. The Alabama Cottage Food Law went into effect in 2014 and was revised in 2021. The law states that individuals can produce certain nonhazardous foods in their homes. A person operating a food business under the Cottage Food Law must attend and pass a food safety course approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health every 3 years. An approved course is the one taught by Alabama Extension or any American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited food safety program. This course will be offered for FREE as a part of the Empowering Farmers Project. This project was supported all, or in part, by the Food Safety Outreach Program a grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture. Award Number: 2021-70020-35680. Lunch will be provided by the Tuskegee Farmers Conference at 12:00-1:00pm
Address:Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center300 Tallapoosa StMontgomery, AL 36104
Contact:Janice Halljehall@aces.edu(334) 727-0340
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Alabama Smart Yards Webinar: Rainscaping Your Yard to Protect Water Quality
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Alabama Smart Yards weekly webinar hosts Laura Cooley, Outreach Project Manager, AU Water Resource. She will talk about Rainscaping Your Yard to Protect Water Quality.
Contact:dani carrollcarrodl@auburn.edu(256) 458-6043
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Fayette County Spring Floral Design Workshop
2024-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Fayette County Extension Office, 650 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
Prom and wedding season are right around the corner. What better way to get into event season than learning how to make your own floral arrangements. Join us at the Fayette county extension office to learn to make corsages, boutonnieres, hand-tied bouquets, and a small table arrangement Participants will make and take home a table arrangement and either a corsage or boutonniere. Cost of the program is $25 per person. Register online only.
Address:Fayette County Extension Office650 McConnell LoopFayette, AL 35555
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830
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Record Keeping 101 for Agricultural Operations
2024-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Covington County Extension Office, 23952 AL-55, Andalusia, AL, 36420, US
We will be looking at the most important aspects of record keeping for your operation, how to find the perfect system for your operation, as well as different ways to do some aspects of record keeping for your operation. Also, bring any questions you may have on the subject and we will work on getting those answered! Please register by March 12th to Calen Monroe at 334-752-1767 or cbm0095@auburn.edu
Address:Covington County Extension Office23952 AL-55Andalusia, AL 36420
Contact:Calen Monroecbm0095@auburn.edu(334) 752-1767

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
2024-03-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Blackbelt Research and Extension Center, 60 County Road 944, Marion Junction, AL, 36759, US
Participants will receive training followed by testing to receive a
private applicator permit.
Address:Blackbelt Research and Extension Center60 County Road 944Marion Junction, AL 36759
Contact:Blake LantonSbl0006@auburn.edu(256) 214-9630

Maintenance and Management of Lanscape Trees (1)
2024-03-14 12:30 - 17:00 | Idle Hour Community Center 3743 Moon Lake Drive, Idle Hour Community Center 3743 Moon Lake Drive, Phenix, AL, 36867, US
This workshop covers important aspects of tree maintenance and management. More specifically there will be talks and hands-on activities related to proper tree pruning, tree planting and establishment, tree protection during construction and basics of tree law. The audience includes municipal workers in Phenix City and nearby municipalities, homeowners, master gardeners etc.
Address:Idle Hour Community Center 3743 Moon Lake DrivePhenix, AL 36867
Contact:Georgios Arseniougza0041@auburn.edu(334) 844-5757

Franklin County Floral Design Workshop
2024-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | A.W. Todd Centre, 201 N Washington Ave South, Russellville, AL, 35653, US
Prom and wedding season are right around the corner. What better way to get into event season than learning how to make your own floral arrangements. Join us at the A.W Todd Centre in Russellville, AL to learn to make corsages, boutonnieres, hand-tied bouquets, and a small table arrangement Participants will make and take home a table arrangement and either a corsage or boutonniere. Cost of the program is $25 per person. Register online only.
Address:A.W. Todd Centre201 N Washington Ave SouthRussellville, AL 35653
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830
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Beef Systems Short Course - Winston County
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | 64 Main Street, 64 Main Street, Double Springs, AL, 35553, US
The Beef Systems Short Course is designed for new and beginning beef cattle producers who want to learn more about the fundamentals of beef cattle management in Alabama. Topics will include forages, nutrition, herd health, reproduction, record keeping, environmental stewardship, economics, and meat science.
There is a program registration fee of $40, which will provide participants with a copy of lecture materials and a ‘Alabama Beef Handbook.’ Please register online at the links below.
Address:64 Main StreetDouble Springs, AL 35553
Contact:Ali Gotcheracg0134@aces.edu(334) 752 -1718
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2024 Alabama BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) Producer Training - Hartford, AL
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | John Hughes Community Center, 405 South 3rd Avenue, Hartford, AL, 36344, US
Beef producer training to teach and reinforce best management production practices to offer assurances to the consuming public concerning the quality, safety and wholesomeness of American produced beef. Training includes pre-course and post-course examinations to measure gained knowledge and retention by producer participants. Qualified producers completing the training do receive a BQA certification number and certificate.
Address:John Hughes Community Center405 South 3rd AvenueHartford, AL 36344
Contact:Rickey Hudsonhudsorg@aces.edu(334) 726-6814
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Record Keeping 101 for Agricultural Operations
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Pike County Extension Office, 306 S Three Notch St, Troy, AL, 36081, US
We will be looking at the most important aspects of record keeping for your operation, how to find the perfect system for your operation, as well as different ways to do some aspects of record keeping for your operation. Also, bring any questions you may have on the subject and we will work on getting those answered! Please register by March 13th to Calen Monroe at 334-752-1767 or cbm0095@auburn.edu
Address:Pike County Extension Office306 S Three Notch StTroy, AL 36081
Contact:Calen Monroecbm0095@auburn.edu(334) 752-1767

Adult FUNdementals Cooking Class
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:30 | 340 Queen Ann Rd, 340 Queen Ann Rd, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Learn basic cooking skills while having fun and making a dish. Everyone will have their own utensils to use and leave with a dish that they have cooked. All recipes and ingredients will be provided.
Address:340 Queen Ann RdWetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:Brenda Hensonbrenda.henson@auburn.edu(334) 567-6301
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Beef Forage Field Day - Wiregrass Research & Extension Center
2024-03-15 08:00 - 13:00 | 167 State Highway 134 E., 167 State Highway 134 E., Headland, AL, 36345, US
Tour and presentations to highlight beef and forages research projects and demonstrations currently being conducted at the Wiregrass Research & Extension Center at Headland, Alabama in Henry county.
Address:167 State Highway 134 E.Headland, AL 36345
Contact:Rickey Hudsonhudsorg@aces.edu(334) 726-6814
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Cooptastic 2024
2024-03-15 08:00 - 16:00 | 892 Four H Road, 892 Four H Road, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
A 2 day conference for backyard and small flock owners
Address:892 Four H RoadColumbiana, AL 35051
Contact:Brigid McCreamccreba@aces.edu3347505213
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Very Berry Garden to Pantry Workshop- Grove Hill
2024-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Grove Hill United Methodist Church, 104 Dubose Ave, Grove Hill, AL, 36541, US
Please join Alabama Extension as we host our Very Berry 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 blueberry jam and taste test dehydrated strawberries. To finish off the class our Human Nutrition, Diet & Heath agent will provide nutritional/health programing and a refreshing very berry treat! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Cost is 12.00.
Address:Grove Hill United Methodist Church104 Dubose AveGrove Hill, AL 36541
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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