Alabama Cooperative Extension System

ServSafe - Spanish - Talladega 2/4,5,6
2025-02-04 09:00 - 2025-02-06 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Talladega County Extension Office, 132 N. Court St., Talladega, AL, 35160, 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:
Talladega County Extension Office
132 Court Street North
Talladega, AL 35160
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Kokedama Workshop - Autaugaville 2/4
2025-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 Hwy 14 West Suite E, Autaugaville, AL, 36003, US
Come learn the history and growing techniques to the Japanese art form of Kokedama. This will be a hands on activity so prepare to get your hands dirty. A Japanese inspired snack will also be provided with your registration.
Address:
Autauga County Extension Office
2226 Hwy 14 West
Autaugaville AL 36003
Contact:
Mallory Kelley
jones57@auburn.edu
(334) 567-6301
Registration ends at 8:00 PM, January 30.
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Baldwin HED
2025-02-04 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 - Linden 2/4
2025-02-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Marengo County Extension Office, 2400 East Coats Ave., Linden, AL, 36748, 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:
Marengo County Extension Office
2400 E. Coats Ave
Linden, AL 36748
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Robertsdale 2/6
2025-02-04 18:00 - 18:30 | Alfa Insurance – Robertsdale, 21332 AL-59, Robertsdale, United States
Topics include research updates on corn, cotton, soybeans as well as insects/weed control.
Location:
Alfa Insurance
21332 SR-59
Robertsdale, AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Native Trees for Me - Lunch & Learn - 2/5
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
What native trees and shrubs would work best in your landscape? Cullman County Extension Coordinator will help you prepare and decide which native trees and shrubs would be ideal for your planting situation. All plants discussed will be sold at the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee Tree Sale on Saturday, February 8.
The cost is $10 per person, and the program includes a light lunch. Online registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up early.
The event is hosted by the North Alabama Agriplex and the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee.
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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Sowing Your Cutting Garden 2/5
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Montgomery County Extension Office, 6281 Trotman Rd, Montgomery, AL, 36116, US
Alicia Leverette with Whitewater Creek Farm will teach you how to create your own cutting garden in your landscape.
Location:
Montgomery Cultural Arts Center
1018 Madison Avenue
Montgomery AL
Contact:
Montgomery County Extension
jones57@auburn.edu
(334) 245-8053

Entrepreneur Pop-Up Workshop
2025-02-06 09:15 - 13:45 | 1103 Selma Ave, 1103 Selma Ave, Selma, AL
Auburn University’s Entrepreneur Pop-Up Workshop has helped dozens of individuals and businesses throughout Alabama save time and money by better understanding how to create, communicate, and commercialize business ideas using the Lean Startup and Business Model Canvas. Join us for this workshop to gain a better understanding of how to increase your odds of success prior to spending unnecessary time and money.
Who Should Attend:

Anyone Thinking About Starting a Business but Needing Ideas
Anyone with a Business Idea or Side Hustle, But Not Sure What to do Next
Existing Business Owners Wanting to Increase Sales of Current Offerings
Existing Business Owners Needing to Create New Ideas or Test New Ideas

What You Will Learn:

Why New Business Ideas Fail and How to Improve Your Odds of Success
How to Differentiate Your Business Using Innovative Business Models and Technology
How to Quickly Create and Test New Ideas Before Investing Time and Money

This program is presented through a partnership of the Auburn University Outreach and Economic Development Institute and the Auburn University Harbert College of business and is sponsored in part by the EDA University Center Program awarded under ED22ATL3030035 by the DOC. Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution /employer.
Address:
Selma- Dallas County Public Library
(Vaughn Meeting Room)
1103 Selma Ave
Selma, AL
Contact:
David Daniel, Jr
danieda@aces.edu
(334) 875-3200
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Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Atmore 2/6
2025-02-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Grace Fellowship Church, 1412 E. Nashville Ave, Atmore, AL, 36502, US
Topics to be covered include cotton, corn, soybeans. Weed/insect research updates and economic outlook information.
Location:
Grace Fellowship Church
1412 E Nashville Ave.
Atmore AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

(Hugelkulture), ever heard of it? - Heflin 2/6
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Heflin Recreation Center, 1228 Coleman Street, Heflin, 36264, United States
Want to learn cost effective, low pesticide, small footprint in your raised beds. If so, Hugelkultur may be your solution! Join the Longleaf Botanical Gardens and Master Gardener Tim Kaylor to learn more about this centuries-old German method of gardening.
Tim will share his experience with this effective method of gardening with a class and demonstration.
Free to the Public
Location:
Heflin Recreation Center
1228 Coleman Street
Heflin, AL 36264
Contact:
Michelle Bain
mdb0090@auburn.edu
(256) 463-2620

FAMACHA Certification Training on 2/7
2025-02-07
The FAMACHA Certification Training is designed to equip small ruminant producers, veterinarians, students and extension professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage parasite control in sheep and goats. This training focuses on the use of the FAMACHA system, a proven method for identifying animals affected by anemia caused by gastrointestinal parasites, particularly Haemonchus contortus (barber pole worm).
Contact:
Felix Uchenna Samuel
sfu0001@auburn.edu
(256) 372-4983
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Wild About Flowers - Fayette 2/7
2025-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Fayette County Extension Office, 650 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
For this event you’ll learn how to make bouquets, centerpieces, and how to start your own cut flower garden. Attendees will leave with their own floral creations and wildflower seeds. Join us for a wild afternoon that’s all about flowers!
Registration closed for this event.
Address:
Fayette County Extension Office
650 McConnell Loop
Fayette, AL 35555
Contact:
Makahla Holloway
mgh0120@auburn.edu
(251) 423-9415

Native Tree Sale - Cullman County - 2/8
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
The Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee will hold its annual tree sale providing seedling, bare root trees for $3 per tree. The sale will begin at 9 AM and plants are sold on a first come, first served basis. The sale will end at 12 PM or when plants sell out (whichever comes first).
All plant species are native. Trees include black walnut, flowering dogwood, persimmon, sassafras, sourwood, southern magnolia, and sycamore. Shrubs include arrowwood viburnum, beautyberry, elderberry, oakleaf hydrangea, pawpaw, red buckeye, and witchazel. Plants are subject to change due to nursery availability.
Proceeds of the tree sale support natural resources education for youth and adults in Cullman County.
A Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, February 5 at the North Alabama Agriplex will cover the plants available for purchase at the sale. Call the Agriplex to register (256-297-1044).
Location:
North Alabama Agriplex
1714 Talley Ho Street
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386

Farm Fest 2025 - Fort Mitchell 2/8
2025-02-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Fort Mitchell Historic Site, Fort Mitchell Historic Site, Fort Mitchell Al, AL, 36867, US
Come celebrate agricultural production in our area! Food, door prizes, meet the expert, small talks, 4-H Grilling competition, pop up vegetable market and local producers- FREE and OPEN to the public.
Address:
Fort Mitchell Historic Site
553 Al Highway 165 South
Fort Mitchell, AL
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
(334) 298-6845

Prescribed Fire Event: Learn & Burn Tallapoosa County - 2/10-2/14
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-14 | Wind Creek State Park, Wind Creek State Park, Alexander City, AL, 35010, US
Tallapoosa County Learn & Burn – 2/10 thru 2/14 (5PLM/5CFE)
Location:
Wind Creek State Park
Alexander City, Alabama
United States
Contact:
Bence Carter
bcarter@alaforestry.org
(334) 481-2149
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Ag Outlook Production Meeting - Evergreen 2/10
2025-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Evergreen Depot, 100 Depot Square, Evergreen, AL, 36401, US
Join us for our annual Ag Outlook meeting!
Topics include:
– General economic outlook
– Cattle market outlook and updates
– Crop production outlook and updates
Free to attend, lunch is provided. Please call 251-578-2762 to register
Address:
Evergreen Depot
100 Depot Square
Evergreen, Alabama 36401 1
Contact:
Conecuh County Extension Office
kbr0015@auburn.edu
(251) 578-2762

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing - Linden 2/10
2025-02-10 08:30 - 12:30 | Marengo County Extension Office, 2400 East Coats Ave., Linden, AL, 36748, US
This training and testing is for anyone wanting to use Restricted-Use pesticides. There will be a $20 fee payable by check or money order made out to ACES. Upon passing examination, you must also send $25 to Alabama Department Of Ag and Industries.
Location:
Marengo County Extension Office
2400 E Coats Ave
Linden, AL 36748
Contact:
Blake Lanton
sbl0006@auburn.edu
(256) 214-9630

Cottage Food Law Course - Pine Hill 2/10
2025-02-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Pine Hill City Hall, 50 Dunn Street, Pine Hill, 36769, 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:
Pine Hill City Hall
50 Dunn Street
Pine Hill, AL 36769
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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ServSafe - Hayneville 2/10 & 2/11
2025-02-10 09:00 - 2025-02-11 16:00 | Lowndes County Board of Education, 80 Commerce Street South, Hayneville, AL, 36040, 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:
Lowndes County Board of Education
80 Commerce Street South
Hayneville, ALABAMA 36040
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Shelby County Master Gardener's Lunch and Learn - Columbiana 2/10
2025-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Shelby County Extension Office, 56 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
Martha Jones is a Shelby County Master Gardener who will be teaching on how to prepare perennial and garden beds for spring.
Bring payment to event.
Address:
Shelby County Extension Office
56 Kelly Lane
Columbiana, AL 35051
Contact:
Jacob Turner
jzt0048@auburn.edu
(334) 401-9164

Peanut Area Meeting WREC Headland 2/10
2025-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Wiregrass Research & Extension Center, 167 State Highway 134 E., Headland, AL, 36345, US
Area Peanut meeting for growers to come learn the latest Research on Peanut production, Varieties, weed control, and disease control information from our ACES Peanut Team
Address:
Wiregrass Research & Extension Center
167 State Hwy 134 E
Headland, AL 36345
Contact:
Jimmy Jones
jonesja@auburn.edu
(334) 585-6416

Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Jacksonville 2/11
2025-02-11 10:00 - 10:30 | ALFA Building – Jacksonville, 1535 Pelham Road, Jacksonville, United States
Topics to be covered include corn, cotton, soybean, wheat, hay and pasture information.
Location:
ALFA Building
1535 Pelham Road
Jacksonville, AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Bermudagrass/Bahiagrass Weed Control Options Webinars - Zoom 2/11
2025-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Zoom, Auburn, AL, 36849, US
Webinar to discuss weed control options for bermudagrass and bahiagrass hay producers in Alabama.
Address:
Zoom
Contact:
Landon Marks
mlm0013@auburn.edu
(256) 706-0032
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Watch Party for Bahiagrass/Bermudagrass - Greensboro 2/11
2025-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Alabama Fish Farming Center, 529 Centreville Street, Greensboro, AL, 36744, US
This is a public viewing session for the “Bermudagrass/Bahiagrass Weed Control Options Webinar-Zoom” being held on February 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm.
The viewing session will take place at The Alabama Fish Farming Center (529 Centreville Street, Greensboro, AL 36744). This is a free event. There will be time for Q&A at the conclusion of the presentation.
If you will be in attendance for the Watch Party, please RSVP to: Court Green-Johnson , (205) 659-6796, cgd0040@aces.edu.
Location:
Alabama Fish Farming Center
529 Centreville Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
Contact:
Courtney Green-Johnson
cgd0040@auburn.edu
(205) 659-6796

Purple Martin Birds in the Landscape 2/11
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 100 West Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Janell Diggs, Advanced Master Gardener will present on Purple Martin birds and how to create an inviting environment to attract them as well as their benefits to your landscape.
Location:
First Presbyterian Church
100 West Bridge Street
Wetumpka, AL
Contact:
Elmore County Extension Office
jones57@auburn.edu
(334) 567-6301

Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Talladega 2/11
2025-02-11 16:30 - 17:00 | ALFA Building – Talladega, 314 East Battle St., Talladega, United States
Topics to be covered will include corn, cotton, soybean research as well as insect/weed control. We will also talk economic outlooks.
Location:
ALFA Building
314 East battle St.
Talladega, AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Cottage Food Law Course - Hayneville 2/11
2025-02-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Lowndes County Extension Office, P.O. Box 456, Hayneville, AL, 36040, 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:
Lowndes County Extension Office,
205 East Tuskeena Street, Room 125
Courthouse Annex Building
Hayneville, AL 36040
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Small Ruminant Webinar Series
2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Online, Online, AL
Best Approaches to Managing Parasites and Other Health Concerns in Goats and Sheep
Location:
Online
Contact:
Felix Uchenna Samuel
sfu0001@auburn.edu
(256) 924 0984
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APPA Peanut Production Meeting - Auburn 2/11
2025-02-11 18:00 - 18:30 | Lazenby Farm, 11546 Society Hill Road, Auburn, United States
Peanut Production and research.
Location:
Lazenby Farm
11546 Society Hill Road
Auburn, AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Alabama's Quail Forever Program & Management - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-02-12 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.
Alabama’s Quail Forever Program & Management. Presented by John Mark Curtis, State Quail Forever Coordinator.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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