Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Professional Logging Manager Course
2024-12-05 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Clanton Recreation Center, 305 1st Street N, Clanton, AL, 35045, US
Professional Loggers Managers Course will focus on these topics:
• Prescribe Burn
• Drones & Logging Equipment Technology Advancements
• Trucking Rules and Regulations
• First Aid & Logging Safety
• BMP’s for Forestry Practices
5PLM and 5 CAT 1, CFE
Check‐in: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Presentations: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Address:Clanton Recreation Center305 1st Street NClanton, AL 35045
Contact:Lucy Edwardslee0003@auburn.edu(205) 280-6268

Right Bite; Healthy Hosting for the Holidays
2024-12-06 11:30 - 13:00 | 166 Harris Street, 166 Harris Street, Goodwater, AL, 35072, US
We will discuss how to host a Holiday Gathering with healthy food options. The varied colors of fruit and vegetables are just what is needed on a Charcuterie Board. Participants will leave with a Charcuterie Board.
Address:166 Harris StreetGoodwater, AL 35072
Contact:Regina Meadowsrbm0051@auburn.edu334-752-2817
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Wreath Making
2024-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Belle Mont Mansion, 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia, AL, 35674, US
The holidays will be here before you know it! Get a jump on your decorations by joining us as Regional Extension Agent Makahla Holloway teaches participants how to make their own wreaths. All materials will be provided. Please call the Belle Mont Mansion at (251) 381-5052 to register for this event. Registration is required, and the cost is $30 per person.
Address:Belle Mont Mansion1569 Cook LaneTuscumbia, AL 35674
Contact:Makahla Hollowaymgh0120@auburn.edu(251) 423-9415

Mushrooms and Woodland Medicinals: growing & foraging high-value fungi, ginseng, and other forest botanicals
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 Hwy. 36 West Suite B, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Alabama Cooperative Extension System commercial horticulture agent Holt Akers-Campbell will offer an introduction to “forest farming”: producing wild-simulated ginseng, gourmet mushrooms, and other high-value woodland crops. There will be a live demonstration of inoculating a shiitake mushroom log. Additionally, Jesse of Feral Foraging will show you some of the important species that can be found and gathered and the forest types they are associated with. Many deep-forest herbs are sensitive to over-harvesting, so we’ll also learn about how to interact with these species responsibly and even how foraging them can be beneficial to their populations! Register online to reserve a space.
Address:Morgan County Extension Office3120 Hwy. 36 West Suite BHartselle, AL 35640
Contact:Holt Akers-Campbellhza0093@auburn.edu(205) 471-0912
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ServSafe - Phenix City
2024-12-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, 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 EST (8 am CST) both days.
Address:Russell County Extension Office508 14th StreetPhenix City, AL 36867
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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Wreath Making
2024-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Fayette County Extension Office, 640 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
The holidays will be here before you know it! Get a jump on your decorations by joining us as Regional Extension Agent Makahla Holloway teaches participants how to make their own wreaths. All materials will be provided.
Address:Fayette County Extension Office640 McConnell LoopFayette, AL 35555
Contact:Makahla Hollowaymgh0120@auburn.edu(251) 423-9415
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AL Cottage Food Law Training - Phenix City
2024-12-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, 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:Russell County Extension Office508 14th StreetPhenix City, AL 36867
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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Home Grown Citrus Class
2024-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Central Alabama Community College, 1675 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, AL, 35010, US
Growing citrus at home can be an exciting endeavor in Alabama but it indeed has its challenges. There are many things to consider and do in order to grow and harvest those tasty lemons, limes, and satsumas. Join us for a class on citrus basics as Extension and Auburn University professionals discuss what is neccessary to successfully grow citrus in Central Alabama. Featured speakers will be: Dr. James Spiers, Associate Professor – Auburn University Horticulture; Dr. Edgar Vinson, Fruit Specialist – Alabama Extension; Dr. Chip East, Regional Extension Agent for Commercial Horticulture, and Shane Harris, Tallapoosa County Extension Coordinator. Topics to be covered include:
– Types of Citrus and Recommended Varieties
– Container Production vs In Ground
– Growing Medias and Fertilization
– Planting Methods
– Irrigation
– Pruning Tips
– Insect Pests and Plant Diseases
– Common Abiotic Problems
– Cold Protection
– Harvest and Storage
– Storages Methods and Culinary Uses
– Citrus Taste Testing
All participants will also receive samples of Alabama grown citrus.
The event will be held in the Betty Carrol Graham Technology Center on the campus of Central Community College. There is a $10 registration fee for the class. For more information, contact the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256-825-1050.
Address:Central Alabama Community College1675 Cherokee RoadAlexander City, AL 35010
Contact:Shane Harrisharria5@auburn.edu(256) 825-1050
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FALL SMALL RUMINANT WEBINAR SERIES
2024-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
Fall Small Ruminant Webinar Series
Contact:Dr. Felix Uchenna Samuelsfu0001@auburn.edu(256) 924-0984
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Fall Cattle Marketing Meeting
2024-12-10 17:30 - 21:00 | Wiregrass Research & Extension Center, 167 State Highway 134 East, Headland, AL, 36345, US
– Learn how Alabama Cattle Production and Marketing works
– Learn about financing and budgeting for your operation
– Learn How to market the product that the market wants
– 2025 Cattle Market Outlook Information
Dinner will be served, please let us know that you will be attending to ensure that there is enough plates!
Address:Wiregrass Research & Extension Center167 State Highway 134 EastHeadland, AL 36345
Contact:Calen Monroecbm0095@aces.edu(334) 752-1767

WREC Pesticide Container Recycling Day #1
2024-12-11 08:00 - 16:00 | 167 E. State Hwy 134, 167 E. State Hwy 134, Headland, AL, 36345, US
Pesticide Container Recycling Day #1
Address:167 E. State Hwy 134Headland, AL 36345
Contact:Jijonesja@aces.edu3347261804

Back 2 Basics Gardening Series
2024-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
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:
December 11: An Alabama Garden Walk Special: Crevice Gardens with Hayes Jackson
More to come in February 2025!
Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766
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Cottage Food Law Training/ Rockford
2024-12-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Coosa County Extension Office, 243 Coosa County Road 75, Rockford, AL, 35136, US
Food Safety Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement to operate as a Cottage Food Business. Course includes specifics about the Alabama Cottage Food Law and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operation.
Address:Coosa County Extension Office243 Coosa County Road 75Rockford, AL 35136
Contact:Dani Reamsacr0087@aces.edu(256) 368-1694
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Marketing Tools for Livestock Producers
2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | EV Smith Research Station, 4725 County Road 40, Shorter, AL, 36075, US
– Learn how Alabama Cattle Production and Marketing works
– Learn about financing and budgeting for your operation
– Learn How to market the product that the market wants
– 2025 Cattle Market Outlook Information
Dinner will be served, please let us know that you will be attending to ensure that there is enough plates!
Address:EV Smith Research Station4725 County Road 40Shorter, AL 36075
Contact:Calen Monroecbm0095@aces.edu(334) 752-1767

Mobile County BQA Training
2024-12-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Watson Farms, 11535 Weaver Road, Wilmer, AL, 36587, US
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the industry.
Address:Watson Farms11535 Weaver RoadWilmer, AL 36587
Contact:Taylor Evanstle0012@auburn.edu(251) 654-7149
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Baldwin HED
2024-12-17 08:00 - 10:00 | United States
A FREE 8-session program to connect individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes with clinical resources through partnerships with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Address:Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center8300 AL-104Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Alexia Mingo Simmonsazm0392@auburn.edu(251) 395-2302
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Natural Resources Webinar Series - Predator Management & Protecting Natural Resources
2024-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us a Leif Stephens, with USDA – APHIS Wildlife services shares applied trapping techniques for predator management.
Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143
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Baldwin HED
2025-01-07 10:00 - 12:00
A FREE 8-session program to connect individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes with clinical resources through partnerships with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Location:
Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center
8300 AL-104
Fairhope, ALABAMA 36532
Contact:
Alexia Mingo Simmons
azm0392@auburn.edu
(251) 937-7176

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Cottage Food Law Course - Mobile
2025-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, 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:
Mobile County Extension Office
1070 Schillinger Road North
Mobile, ALABAMA 36608
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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2025 Forest Health Outlook - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us for the first session in 2025 of the Natural Resources Webinar Series. We will kick the year off with a forest health outlook, presented by Drew Metzler, Forest Health Coordinator with the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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Cottage Food Law Course - Evergreen
2025-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Conecuh County Extension Office, 102, Evergreen, AL, 36401, 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:
Conecuh County Extension Office
102 Liberty St
Evergreen, ALABAMA 36401
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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A Year in Beekeeping - Brewton 1/11
2025-01-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Find out all you need to know about keeping honeybees on a monthly management basis. Should you even keep bees? Why? How? Where? What equipment do you need? What is a Varroa mite and how do I manage my hives to prevent them? Calendars for 2025 will be distributed.
Location:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, AL 26426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

ServSafe - Fayette 1/14 & 1/16
2025-01-14 09:00 - 2025-01-16 15:00 | Fayette County Extension Office, 650 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
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:
Fayette County Extension Office
650 McConnell Loop
Fayette, ALABAMA 35555
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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Cottage Food Law Course - Fairhope
2025-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center, 8300 Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL, 36532, 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:
Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center
8300 AL-104
Fairhope, ALABAMA 36532
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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Beef Quality Assurance - Leesburg 1/14
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Sand Rock Town Hall, 1925 San Rock Ave, Leesburg, United States
Beef Quality Assurance Training and Certification
Location:
Sand Rock Town Hall
1925 San Rock Ave
Leesburg, AL
Contact:
Jenna Schmidt
jrs0283@aces.edu
(334) 870-9219

Produce Safety Grower Training - Cullman
2025-01-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Cullman County Extension Office, 402 Arnold Street NE, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Training on Produce Safety Rule for produce growers using the Cornell University curriculum in which produce growers will gain fundamental, science based knowledge for on farm food safety including produce risk assessment, implementation of Good Agricultural Practices and how to meet regulatory demands associated with the FSMA Produce Safety Rule including Introduction to Produce Safety; Worker Health, Hygiene & Training; Soil Amendments; Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, & Land Use; Agricultural Water (Production Water, Post-harvest Water); Post Harvest Handling & Sanitation; How to develop a farm food safety plan. This course will include the NEW Water Rule. We will be teaching it early in the course. You are welcome to come in the morning just for those updates if you have already been through the full course before.
Address:
Cullman County Extension Office
402 Arnold Street, NE
Suite G-1
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Cottage Food Law Course - Brewton
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, 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:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, AL 36426
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
Register Online

Library Lunch and Learn - Phenix City 1/16
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 501 17th Ave, Phenix City, 36867, United States
Make a Fresh Start: Good money management is a habit. Successfully managing money takes a little effort and consistency. Come learn to use the tools you need to be MoneyWise.
Address:
Phenix City – Russell County Library
501 17th Ave
Phenix City, AL 36867
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
(334) 298-6845

Cottage Food Law Course - Fayette
2025-01-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Fayette County Extension Office, 650 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, 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:
Fayette County Extension Office
650 McConnell Loop
Fayette, ALABAMA 35555
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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