Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Cottage Food Law Training/ Dale County
2024-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 202 South Hwy 123, 202 South Hwy 123, Ozark, AL, 36360, US
The cottage food law training is for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home. The certification is good for 3 years.
Address:202 South Hwy 123Ozark, AL 36360
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu(334) 714-1248
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Stanton Well Water Quality Workshop
2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Stanton Community Center, 2021 County Road 45, Stanton, AL, 36790, US
Opportunity to learn about well water resources in Alabama and receive a free educational bacteria screening of your well water: A workshop is being offered by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System – Private Well Program to residents of and around Chilton and Bibb Counties, AL. The event is being held on May 22, 2024 @ 6 PM Central at the Stanton Community Center (2021 County Road 45, Stanton, AL 36790). Learn about well water testing, the basics of well stewardship, and how to interpret water quality test results. Register at aub.ie/stantonwells. A free educational bacteria screening is available to the first 20 registrants who pick up sample bottles. Supplies are limited and only 20 bottles are available.
Address:Stanton Community Center2021 County Road 45Stanton, AL 36790
Contact:Jessica Curljcurl@auburn.edu(334) 844-3809
aub.ie/stantonwells

Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
2024-05-23 08:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-30 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

Best Practices for Fruit and Vegetable Production Workshop/ Lowndes County
2024-05-23 08:30 - 12:30 | Mosses Town Hall, 1 Mosses Park Circle, haynevile, AL, 36040, US
This workshop is for fruit and vegetable production farmers to help them learn food safety on the farm during preharvest, harvest, and post harvest. There will be hands on activities included in the presentation.
Address:Mosses Town Hall1 Mosses Park Circlehaynevile, AL 36040
Contact:Darrell McGuiredlmcguire31@yahoo.com334-349-9115

Container Gardening
2024-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 | The Lucy – Lucile L. Morgan Public Library, 541 Ross St, Heflin, AL, 36264, US
Container gardening covering flowers and vegetables.
Address:The Lucy – Lucile L. Morgan Public Library541 Ross StHeflin, AL 36264
Contact:Jacob Turnerjzt0048@auburn.edu(334) 401-9164

Servsafe - St Clair
2024-05-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Pell City Municipal Complex, 1000 Bruce Ethridge Pkwy, Pell City, AL, 35125, US
Food Safety Certification 2 day course for food service workers and managers needing to meet the health department regulations
Address:Pell City Municipal Complex1000 Bruce Ethridge PkwyPell City, AL 35125
Contact:Angela Treadawaytreadas@aces.edu(205) 410-3696
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Best Practices for Fruit and Vegetable Production Workshop/ Bullock County
2024-05-24 08:30 - 12:30 | Highway 51 Fire Department, 5207 County Road 47, Midway, AL, 36053, US
This workshop is for fruit and vegetable production farmers to help them learn food safety on the farm during preharvest, harvest, and post harvest. There will be hands on activities included in the presentation.
Address:Highway 51 Fire Department5207 County Road 47Midway, AL 36053
Contact:Darrell McGuiredlmcguire31@yahoo.com334-349-9115

Beginning Farmer & Rancher Resources Workshop
2024-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Houston County Extension Office, 1699 Ross Clark Cir Ste 4, Dothan, AL, 36301, US
We will be looking at resources available to Beginning Farmers & Ranchers through various agencies as well as having an open table discussion. Light refreshments will be provided, please register with your local extension office or Calen Monroe at 334-752-1767 or cbm0095@auburn.edu
Address:Houston County Extension Office1699 Ross Clark Cir Ste 4Dothan, AL 36301
Contact:Houston County Extension Officecbm0095@auburn.edu(334) 752-1767

Cottage Food Law Training-Mobile
2024-05-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, US
Alabama Cottage Food Businesses need to have an ADPH approved food safety course in order to operate. This course fulfills that requirement. Certificate is valid for 3 years.
Address:Mobile County Extension Office1070 Schillinger Road NorthMobile, AL 36608
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Right Bite Session 4
2024-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 | 1120 S Jackson Hwy, 1120 S Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL, 35660, US
This diabetes cooking school teaches how to control carbohydrate, modify fat and increase fiber so those affected by diabetes can achieve better blood glucose and blood pressure control.
Address:1120 S Jackson HwySheffield, AL 35660
Contact:Elaine Softleykes0021@aces.edu(256) 324-2851

Beginning Farmer & Rancher Resources Workshop
2024-05-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Dale County Extension Office, 202 AL-123, Ozark, AL, 36360, US
We will be looking at resources available to Beginning Farmers & Ranchers through various agencies as well as having an open table discussion. Light refreshments will be provided, please register with your local extension office or Calen Monroe at 334-752-1767 or cbm0095@auburn.edu
Address:Dale County Extension Office202 AL-123Ozark, AL 36360
Contact:Calen Monroecbm0095@auburn.edu(334) 752-1767

At Home Beekeeping Series
2024-05-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us from home on the last Tuesday of each month for this FREE online alternative to your usual beekeeping club meeting. Experts will present on timely topics and the presentation will be followed by Q&A. Sessions include:
• May 28: TBD, with D. Tarpy (NCSU)
• June 25: TBD, with L. Walsh (USDA-ARS)
Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766
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The Coordinator's Corner
2024-05-29 08:00 - 09:00 | 155 Reform Street, Suite 300, Carrollton, AL, 35447, US
The Coordinators 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@auburn.edu(205) 463-0885

ServSafe - Montgomery
2024-05-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Montgomery County Extension Office, 6281 Trotman Road, Montgomery, AL, 36116, 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 CST both days.
Address:Montgomery County Extension Office6281 Trotman RoadMontgomery, AL 36116
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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CHAMPION Fitness Walk
2024-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Sparkman Civic Center Multipurpose Trail, 406 Nance Ford Rd SW, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Join CHAMPION Fitness Walk, free to participate and open to all ages! Meet at the parking lot next to the softball fields for relays, fitness challenges, outdoor scavenger hunt, and much more! Please bring water and come dressed to enjoy a “Fitness Walk”.
Address:Sparkman Civic Center Multipurpose Trail406 Nance Ford Rd SWHartselle, AL 35640
Contact:Shanetria Orrskb0050@aces.edu(256) 773-2549

AL Cottage Food Training - Montgomery
2024-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery County Extension Office, 6281 Trotman Road, Montgomery, AL, 36116, US
Course meeting ADPH requirement to operate as a Cottage Food Operation. Course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, identify foods that can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator.
Address:Montgomery County Extension Office6281 Trotman RoadMontgomery, AL 36116
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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The Science behind Monarch Butterfly
2024-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Mobile Extension Office, Jon Archer Agricultural Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile Extension Office, Jon Archer Agricultural Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL, 36608, US
Participant will learn the different research involving Monarch migration, the influence of milkweed in their development and how to build migratory gardens
Address:Mobile Extension Office, Jon Archer Agricultural Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd NMobile, AL 36608
Contact:Carmen Flamminiczf0054@auburn.edu(251) 395-0249
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2024 Farmers Market Training
2024-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Wiregrass Research And Extension Center Auditorium, 167 AL Hwy 134 East, Headland, AL, 36345, US
Farmers Market Food Safety Training
Farmers Market Vegetable marketing and Budgeting
Farmers Market general rules and operation
Address:Wiregrass Research And Extension Center Auditorium167 AL Hwy 134 EastHeadland, AL 36345
Contact:James D Jones Jrjonesja@auburn.edu3345856416

ServSafe - Opelika
2024-06-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, 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 CST both days.
Address:Lee County Extension Office600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4Opelika, AL 36801
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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VCLLI Summer '24: Tai Chi for Exercise
2024-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | AAMU Wellness Center, 4011 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL, 35811, US
During the weekly sessions, engage in movement aimed at improving balance, preventing falls in older adults, and reducing some sources of pain.
Located at the corner of Chase Road and Meridian Street
Address:AAMU Wellness Center4011 Meridian StreetHuntsville, AL 35811
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/OnsiteSu24

ServSafe - Tuscaloosa
2024-06-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, US
Food safety training for the food service industry
Address:Tuscaloosa County Extension Office2513 7th StreetTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738
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Kayak Cullman - Basic Kayaking for Adults
2024-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Cullman County Extension Office, 402 Arnold Street NE, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Ever wanted to kayak but not sure how or where to start? Come learn kayaking basics in this 3-session series! Sessions will include indoor and outdoor activities – details below.
May 13 – Kayaking 101
Basics and safety of kayaking
Indoor session at Extension office from 5-7 PM
*Session is required to attend paddle sessions
May 20 – Flatwater Paddle
Outdoor session at Lake George from 5-7 PM
June 3 – Flowing Water Paddle
Outdoor session with location and time TBD
– $15 for all 3 sessions
– All equipment provided and life jackets required during paddles
– Adults only (19+)
– Space is limited
Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 8 by 4:30 PM.
Contact Kira Sims or Kerri Roberts at (256) 737-9386 with questions.
Address:Cullman County Extension Office402 Arnold Street NECullman, AL 35055
Contact:Kira Simskira.sims@auburn.edu(256) 737-9386
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Filing For Success - Spanish
2024-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us for this free 4-part educational series to learn about forming, registering, and maintaining your small business in the state of Alabama
Contact:Juani Macias Christianmaciaju@aces.edu(256) 572-0241
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Pickling Workshop in Troy
2024-06-04 01:00 - 03:00 | South Alabama Electric, 13192 US-231, Troy, AL, 36081, US
This is a water-bath canning class where we will be making pickles. It is a hands-on workshop and participants will get to take home jar they canned.
Address:South Alabama Electric13192 US-231Troy, AL 36081
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu3347141248
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Recreational Pond Management Workshop
2024-06-04 09:00 - 14:00 | James Clemons High School, 11306 County Line Rd, Madison, AL, 35756, US
This workshop will provide a great opportunity for pond owners and managers to gain a better understanding of what it takes to properly manage and maintain a recreational pond. The indoor and outdoor presentations and demonstrations will cover it all: construction, water quality, fish stocking and harvest, weed and wildlife control, and everything in between. Participants must pre-register for $25. Registration includes a seat at the seminars and field demonstrations, lunch, and printed presentation materials and related publications. This is also a great time to bring your pond water to be tested for lime needs and to have your aquatic weeds identified. To register, please visit: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20021_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5977&SINGLESTORE=true For questions, please contact Regional Agent Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143.
Address:James Clemons High School11306 County Line RdMadison, AL 35756
Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143
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Cottage Food Law Training- Evergreen
2024-06-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Conecuh County Extension Office, 102 Liberty St, Evergreen, AL, 36401, US
Alabama Cottage Food Businesses need to have an ADPH approved food safety course in order to operate. This course fulfills that requirement. Certificate is valid for 3 years.
Address:Conecuh County Extension Office102 Liberty StEvergreen, AL 36401
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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