Right Bite: A Diabetes Cooking School- Session 3
2024-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | USA Health Family Mapp Campus, 21950 AL-181,, Fairhope, AL, 36532, 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:USA Health Family Mapp Campus21950 AL-181,Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Alexia Mingo Simmonsazm0392@auburn.edu(251) 937-7176
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Native Fruit: growing and foraging pawpaw, American persimmon, blueberry, and elderberry
2024-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Limestone County Extension Office, 1109 Market St W Suite A, Athens, AL, 35611, US
A collaborative event on native fruit between Extension and Feral Foraging: Alabama Cooperative Extension System commercial horticulture agent Holt Akers-Campbell will offer best practices in the propagation, planting, and management of some of our most cherished native fruits including pawpaw, American persimmon, blueberry and elderberry. We will discuss planting for ecological value, managing for fruit yield, and how these fruits can fit into landscaping or small farm systems. Additionally, Jesse of Feral Foraging will show you how to forage these wild fruits safely and responsibly! You will learn how to scout and positively identify them as well as how to process and preserve what you’ve gathered! A lot of these fruit trees can be found in many places at different times, but Jesse will share some secrets with you on when they are easiest to find and where to go looking!
Registration required
Dinner provided!
Address:Limestone County Extension Office1109 Market St W Suite AAthens, AL 35611
Contact:Holt Akers-Campbellhza0093@auburn.edu(205) 471-0912
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ServSafe-Brewton
2024-08-02 08:00 - 16:30 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a ONE-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:Escambia County Extension Office175 Ag Science DriveBrewton, AL 36426
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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ServSafe - Wetumpka
2024-08-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, 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:Elmore County Extension Office340 Queen Ann RoadWetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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AL Cottage Food Law Training - Wetumpka
2024-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, 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:Elmore County Extension Office340 Queen Ann RoadWetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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Commercial Turf Management Workshop
2024-08-06 09:00 - 11:30 | NRCS Educational Center, 1 Teen Trail, Monroeville, AL, 36460, US
This event is for those who maintain commercial turf in various settings. Workers and managers can expect to learn about herbicide
use on turf, PGRs, overseeding, and soil fertility. All are welcome to attend.
Address:NRCS Educational Center1 Teen TrailMonroeville, AL 36460
Contact:Jacob Kelleyjacob.kelley@auburn.edu(251) 243-2234

Basics in Plant Propagation Workshop
2024-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lawrence County Extension Office, 13075 AL-157, Moulton, AL, 35650, US
Want to learn how to grow your own plants? Join us on Tuesday August 6th at 10am at the Lawrence County Extension Office to learn about how to propagate your own plants. Participants will learn how to propagate plants by seed, cuttings, separation, division, and grafting. Please pre-register online through the aces.edu website or contact the Lawrence County Extension Office at (256) 974-2464. Cost to attend is $5. We are cashless! Check or money order accepted only for in-person payments.
Address:Lawrence County Extension Office13075 AL-157Moulton, AL 35650
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830
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Operation Grow Demo Day
2024-08-06 10:00 - 14:00 | 372 Walker Lane, 372 Walker Lane, Hazel Green, AL, 35750, US
Operation Grow is hosting an equipment training event in Madison County for veteran and beginning farmers to come out and learn about farming equipment safety, access, and technical skills.
Address:372 Walker LaneHazel Green, AL 35750
Contact:Harli Willishbw0014@auburn.edu(334) 707-2524
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Forestry and Wildlife Lunch & Learn: Forest Management
2024-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 Hwy 14W, Autaugaville, AL, 36003, US
Join us for this Forestry and Wildlife Lunch & Learn! During this meeting regional extension agent Lynn Dickinson will talk about Forest Management and why having a management plan in place is important, and how to begin the process of creating a plan.
Address:Autauga County Extension Office2226 Hwy 14WAutaugaville, AL 36003
Contact:Lynn Dickinsonrhodela@aces.edu(334) 303-8360
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Health Extension for Diabetes
2024-08-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Health Extension for Diabetes is a unique education and support program that connects participants to local clinical resources through partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers. Through a series of 8 sessions provided over 4 months, participants receive education for living with diabetes as well as support from each other, trained extension agents, and local healthcare professionals. The objectives of the program are to improve participants’ knowledge of diabetes, behaviors associated with diabetes management, and diabetes-related health outcomes
Contact:Elaine Softleykes0021@aces.edu(256) 324-2851
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Coordinator's Corner
2024-08-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-14 08:00 - 09:00 | 155 Reform Street, Suite 300, Carrollton, AL, 35447, US
The Coordinator’s 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@aces.edu(205) 463-0885

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
2024-08-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, 1214 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35206, US
Participants will receive training on pesticide application, followed by testing to receive a private pesticide applicator permit.
Address:Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve1214 81st Street SouthBirmingham, AL 35206
Contact:David LawrenceLawreda@aces.edu(334) 740-1667
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Claybank Master Gardener's Lunch & Learns
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | 202 AL-123, 202 AL-123, Ozark, AL, 36360, US
Please join us for the seasonal Claybank Master Gardener Association’s lunch & learns! Topics include How to Preserve Cut Flowers, Rain Barrels, Disaster Preparedness, and Making a Muscadine Wreath. It is on the 1st Wednesday of the month in Febrary, May, August, and November from 12noon-1PM! Please bring your lunch & come learn. This event is free and all are welcome. It is hosted at the Ozark Dale County Library.
Address:202 AL-123Ozark, AL 36360
Contact:Megan Jonesmzo0021@auburn.edu(334) 774-2329

Business Model Canvas: 101
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
BMC 101: The Business Model Canvas is an interactive business tool that can be completed in one sitting and adjusted multiple times no matter the stage of your business. It teaches business owners how to define their business by its “Value Proposition”, identify the correct customer segments, what activities and resources are most important and how to keep revenues above costs. This single course does expand into our 4-part series “Business Building Blocks”.
Contact:Jon Jacobsonjacobj1@auburn.edu(256) 714-9142
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Natural Resources Webinar Series - Drone Use in Forest Operations: timber harvesting, erosion, and storm damage assessments
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
This webinar will discuss the recent research Dr. Cristan is doing with drones for BMP and erosion monitoring and storm damage assessments.
Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143
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Alabama Smart Ya
2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Today on the Smart Yards Webinar, Kerry Smith will talk about what makes botany so beautiful!
Contact:Dani Carrollcarrodl@aces.edu(256) 458-6043
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Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
2024-08-08 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

Servsafe - Shelby
2024-08-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Shelby County Extension Office, 54 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
food safety certification course for food service workers and managers who need to meet health department regulations
Address:Shelby County Extension Office54 Kelly LaneColumbiana, AL 35051
Contact:Angela Treadawayatreadaw@aces.edu(205) 410-3696
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Senior Smart Technology
2024-08-08 10:00 - 11:30 | 340 Queen Ann Road, 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Hands on educational opportunity for senior citizens to learn how to use smart technology in everyday life.
Address:340 Queen Ann RoadWetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:Katrina Mitchellmitchk1@aces.edu(334) 567-6301

Right Bite: A diabetes Cooking School- Session 4
2024-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | 21950 AL-181, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, 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:21950 AL-181Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Alexia Mingo Simmonsazm0392@auburn.edu(251) 937-7176
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Pasture Poultry & Pork 101 - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Interested in raising hogs or chickens on pasture? Alabama Extension will discuss the on-farm processing for poultry and food safety. A local farm will share their experience on raising poultry and pigs on pasture.
The workshop is free, and a light supper will be provided.
Online registration is required. (Click below)
If you have accessibility needs, contact Kira Sims by July 25, 2024.
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.
Address:North Alabama Agriplex1714 Talley Ho StreetCullman, AL 35055
Contact:Kira Simskira.sims@auburn.edu(256) 737-9386
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Gulf Coast Cattlemen's Conference
2024-08-09 08:00 - 14:00 | 1412 E. Nashville Avenue, 1412 E. Nashville Avenue, Atmore, AL, 36502, US
Educational Conference for Alabama Cattle Producers
Address:1412 E. Nashville AvenueAtmore, AL 36502
Contact:Ken Kelleykellewi@auburn.edu(251)238-0373

Grant Writing 101 Workshop
2024-08-09 09:30 - 13:30 | Selma – Dallas County Public Library, 1103Selma Ave., Selma, AL, 36703, US
Join us as Alabama Cooperative Extension and local community partners work to provide a workshop taking a closer look at grant writing. Topics covered will include developing a budget for grant proposals, identifying potential funding sources for small businesses, and considerations to remember when writing a grant proposal.
This workshop is free to the public but does require pre- registration by August 5th at 4pm. To register please contact the Dallas County Extension Office.
Address:Selma – Dallas County Public Library1103Selma Ave.Selma, AL 36703
Contact:David Daniel, Jr.danieda@auburn.edu(334) 875-3200

Eco-Friendly Friday Environmental Series
2024-08-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us for training sessions on traditional conservation topics as well as new and emerging issues in environmental education. This free virtual webinar series offers effective best management practices (BMPs) aimed at safeguarding human, animal & environmental health, and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator, an environmental professional, or a nature-lover, tune in to discover how you can become a better steward of the environment and its precious resources. Registration is required.
Sessions include:
• August 9: The Alabama Drought Reach Program, with Program Coordinator Brianne Minton
• September 13: An Introduction to Growing Native Plants, with AAMU Forestry Herbarium Curator Lynne Weninegar
• October 11: TBA
• November 8: TBA
Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766
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ServSafe- Selma
2024-08-12 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-08-13 09:30 - 16:30 | Trustmark Bank, 310 Broad Street, Selma, AL, 36702, US
Food Safety Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for retail food permit holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:Trustmark Bank310 Broad StreetSelma, AL 36702
Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738
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Herbal Vinegars
2024-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Tallapoosa County Extension Office, 125 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL, 36853, US
Come and learn about growing herbs in your garden and using them to infuse vinegars.
Address:Tallapoosa County Extension Office125 N Broadnax St.Dadeville, AL 36853
Contact:Tallapoosa County Extensionharria5@aces.edu(256) 825-1050
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