Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Fruit Pruning Workshop - Sylacauga 2/18
2025-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Sylacauga GROWS Community Garden at SAFE, 78 Betty Ross Lane, Sylacauga, 35150, United States
Home Horticulture REAs Jacob Turner and Dani Carroll will demonstrate how to properly prune fruit trees and vines. This will be an outside event so dress appropriately.
Address:
Sylacauga GROWS Community Garden at SAFE
78 Betty Ross Lane
Sylacauga, AL 35150
Contact:
Jacob Turner
jzt0048@auburn.edu
(334) 401-9164
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APPA Peanut Production Meeting - Robertsdale 2/18
2025-02-18 18:00 - 18:30 | Alfa Insurance – Robertsdale, 21332 AL-59, Robertsdale, United States
Peanut Production.
Location:
Alfa Insurance
21332 AL-59
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Pasture and Hay Field Weed Management Meeting - Tyler 2/18
2025-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Southern Sportsman’s Lodge, 9022 US-80, Tyler, 36785, United States
Weed species pressure continues to be a competitive factor affecting producer profits and yields in Alabama cattle systems. As a result, it is necessary to develop integrated strategies that alleviate potential losses due to problematic weeds. This program’s objectives are to, 1) Increase producers’ knowledge of troublesome weeds that may lead to economic and environmental losses, 2) Increase adoption of integrated, systems-based weed management techniques, and 3) Improve crop yields and animal performance by proactive weed control approaches.
Address:
Southern Sportsman’s Lodge
9022 US-80
Tyler, AL 36785
Contact:
Josh Elmore
elmorjb@aces.edu
(334) 850-7859
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Grain Production meeting - Marion Junction 2/19
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Blackbelt Research and Extension Center, 60 County Road 944, Marion Junction, AL, 36759, US
Specialists from Auburn University will be present to discuss best management practices of grain production in west central Alabama.
Location:
Blackbelt Research and Extension Center
60 Co Rd 944
Marion Junction, AL 36759
Contact:
Blake Lanton
sbl0006@auburn.edu
(256) 214-9630

Garden Tools and Maintenance 2/19
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Trinity Prattville Church, 610 Fairview Avenue, Prattville, United States
Master Gardener, Mike Forster will show you how to maintain your garden tools and new ones you may have never seen before to help make your gardening more enjoyable and easier.
Location:
Trinity Prattville Church
610 Fairview Avenue
Prattville AL
Contact:
Autauga County Extension Office
jones57@auburn.edu
(334) 361-7273

Garden Design 2/20
2025-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 906 Pike Road, Pike Road, AL, 36064, US
Garden Design Principles and Techniques, Garden Journaling, Creating your Vision Board for Garden Design.
Location:
Grace Episcopal Church
906 Pike Road
Pike Road AL
Contact:
Montgomery County Extension
jones57@auburn.edu
(334) 245-8053
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Bats of Alabama - Opelika 2/20
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, US
Bats provide a significant ecological service by feeding on insects and removing agricultural pests. Join us as Dr. Wesley Anderson teaches us all about Alabama’s native bats.
Location:
Lee County Extension Office
600 S. 7th Street, Ste. 4
Opelika, AL
Contact:
Tammy Pannell
trp0031@auburn.edu
(334) 749-3353
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Small Farm Equipment Demo - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer - 2/20
2025-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Wallace State Horticulture Complex, 801 Main Street, Hanceville, 35077, United States
This demonstration day is for small and beginning farmers to learn about the following equipment that will be available for rent later this year – plastic mulch layer and lifter, seed and plug planters, tiller and flail mower. Attendance to this event qualifies participants to rent equipment once available through the Alabama Extension Operation Grow HELP program.
The workshop is free, but space is limited.
Online registration required.
This is NOT a home gardening event.
If you have accessibility needs, contact the Cullman County Extension Office by February 6, 2025.
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.
Location:
Wallace State Horticulture Complex
801 Main Street
Hanceville, AL 35077
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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Adult Fundamentals Cooking Class - Wetumpka 2/20
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Rd, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Unlock the chef within you! Join our “Fundamentals of Cooking” class, cook delicious meals at home. Whether you’re a complete novice or someone looking to refine your basic skills, this class will equip you with the confidence and knowledge needed to create simple, tasty dishes.
Address:
Elmore County Extension Office
340 Queen Ann Road
Wetumpka, ALABAMA 36092
Contact:
Brenda Henson
brenda.henson@auburn.edu
(334) 567-6301
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Heart Health Nutrition Exhibit
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | University of North Alabama Student Recreation Center, 333 Covington Street, Florence, 35632, United States
Setting up a Heart Health Nutrition Exhibit at a Cardio Class
Location:
University of North Alabama Student Recreation Center
333 Covington Street
Florence, AL 35632
Contact:
Elaine Softley
kes0021@auburn.edu
(256) 324-2851

Prescribed Fire Event: Henry County Learn & Burn - 2/24-2/28
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-28
Henry County Learn & Burn – 2/24 thru 2/28 (5PLM/5CFE)
Location:
TBA, Henry County, Alabama
Contact:
Bence Carter
bcarter@alaforestry.org
(334) 481-2149
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ServSafe - Opelika 2/24 & 2/26
2025-02-24 09:00 - 2025-02-26 16:00 | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, 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:
Lee County Extension Office
600 S. 7th St., Ste. 4
Opelika, ALABAMA 36801
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Financial Missteps - Eutaw 2/24
2025-02-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Leona Community Center, 312 Carver Circle, Eutaw, 35462, United States
Importance of Credit, Types of Credit, Credit Score vs Credit Report, Creditworthiness, Do’s and Don’ts of Credit, Rebuilding Your Credit, Managing Stress.
Address:
Leona Community Center
312 Carver Circle
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

Cottage Food Law Course - Opelika 2/24
2025-02-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, 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:
Lee County Extension Office
600 S. 7th Street, Ste. 4
Opelika, AL 36801
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Marketing Your Products Locally 2/24
2025-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Pike County Extension Office, 306 South Three Notch St, Troy, AL, 36081, US
This program will cover strategies and tips for locally sourced sales. It will especially focus on selling your products at farmer’s markets!
Address:
Pike County Extension Office
306 S Three Notch St
Troy, AL 36081
Contact:
Calen Monroe
cbm0095@auburn.edu
(334) 752-1767

Spring 2025 Community Garden Expo on 2/25
2025-02-25 08:00 - 16:00 | E. L. Knight Complex, Alabama A&M University / 4900 Meridian St., Huntsville, AL 35810, 35810, United States
The Spring 2025 Community Garden Expo will feature exciting activities and exhibits by vendors and Alabama Extension staff. It’s also a great time to network with other gardeners and potential community garden organizers in the region.
Topics include:
-Why start a community garden, and who should be involved?
-The rules: zoning, budgeting and sustainability
-The big picture: siting (sun, water, grade, access, and outbuildings)
-Garden design
-Adding fruit trees and pollinator plantings
-Maintenance: fertilization, pests, and disease management
-Tour of the People’s Patch Community Garden
Lunch and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Registration is closed.

ServSafe - Chatom 2/25 & 2/26
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-02-26 15:30 | Sheriff’s Training Center, 17256 Jordan Street, Chatom, 36518, United States
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:
Sheriff’s Training Center
17256 Jordan Street
Chatom, ALABAMA 36518
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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ServSafe - New Brockton 2/25 & 2/26
2025-02-25 10:00 - 2025-02-26 16:30 | Coffee County Extension Office, 5 County Complex/1055 East McKinnon St, New Brockton, AL, 36351, 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:
Coffee County Extension Office
1055 E McKinnon St.
New Brockton, ALABAMA 36351
Contact:
Bridgette Brannon
huttobf@auburn.edu
(334) 714-1248
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The Basics of Successful Vegetable Gardening - Birmingham 2/25
2025-02-25 10:30 - 12:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Home Horticulture REA Jacob Turner will be talking about the basics of successful vegetable gardening.
Address:
North Shelby Library
5521 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
Contact:
Jacob Turner
jzt0048@auburn.edu
(334) 401-9164
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Stress Management - Livingston 2/26
2025-02-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Sumter County Extension Office, 106 Hospital Dr, Livingston, 35470, United States
Importance of Credit, Types of Credit, Credit Score vs Credit Report, Creditworthiness, Do’s and Don’ts of Credit, Rebuilding Your Credit, Managing Stress.
Address:
Sumter County Extension Office
106 Hospital Dr
Livingston, AL 35470
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

2025 Grain Production Meeting - Goshen 2/26
2025-02-26 | Goshen Annex Building, 575 Montgomery Street, Goshen, United States
The grain production meeting will consist agronomy in corn production, weed management, and the future of corn outlook.
Location:
Goshen Annex Building
575 Montgomery Street
Goshen, Alabama
Contact:
Sedrick Mack
slm0084@auburn.edu
(334) 441-8384

Landscape and Turf Workshop - Phenix City 2/26
2025-02-26 08:00 - 12:30 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, US
This four hour session will provide you with some tips to get going this spring and 10 hours of pesticide recertification points for ADAI ( D and R, OTPC, OTPS and REG).
Address:
Russell County Extension Office
508 14th Street
Phenix City, ALABAMA 36867
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
(334) 298-6845
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Introductory HACCP Training - Ozark 2/26 & 2/27
2025-02-26 08:00 - 2025-02-27 17:00 | Ozark Economic Development Office, 3269 U. S. Highway 231, Ozark, 36360, United States
Review the philosophy and principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System and discuss the implementation of HACCP in poultry or meat plants. Participants will receive Introductory HACCP Certification from the International HACCP Alliance.
Address:
Ozark Economic Development Office
3269 U. S. Highway 231
Ozark, Alabama 36360
Contact:
Dianna Bourassa
dvb0006@auburn.edu
(334) 728-7538
Register Online

The H5N1 Avian Influenza Epi/Panzootic: An Ongoing Threat to Poultry, Wildlife, Livestock, and Humans - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-02-26 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.
The H5N1 Avian Influenza Epi/Panzootic: An Ongoing Threat to Poultry, Wildlife, Livestock, and Humans. Presented by Dr. Constantinos Kyriakis, DVM, Auburn University.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
Register Online

Cottage Food Law Course - New Brockton 2/26
2025-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Coffee County Extension Office, 5 County Complex/1055 East McKinnon St, New Brockton, AL, 36351, 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:
Coffee County Extension Office
1055 E McKinnon St.
New Brockton, ALABAMA 36351
Contact:
Bridgette Brannon
huttobf@auburn.edu
(334) 714-1248
Register Online

Feral Hog & Wildlife Management Workshop - 2/27
2025-02-27 08:45 - 15:30 | Goose Pond Colony Resort, 417 Ed Hembree Dr, Scottsboro, 35769, United States
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Jackson County will be conducting an Feral Hog & Wildlife Management Workshop on Thursday, February 27th from 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Goose Pond Colony Resort 417 Ed Hembree Dr., Scottsboro, AL 35769. This event will provide an overview of feral hog biology, damage impact, control methods as well as an on-site trapping demonstration. Management of wild turkey and white-tailed deer and associated habitat will also be presented. Any landowners or managers that are experiencing feral hog damage or interested in learning more about their impacts and control or looking to improve their management towards turkey and deer are encouraged to attend.
Attendance is free but participants must pre-register, registration includes a seat at the seminars and field demonstration, lunch, and printed presentation materials and related publications. Forester and Loggers may receive 5.5 category 1 continuing education credits by attending. This event is brought to Jackson County with support from the USDA-NRCS Jackson County Conservation District.
For questions, contact the Jackson County Extension Office at 256-574-2143.
Location:
Goose Pond Colony Resort
417 Ed Hembree Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35769
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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Blueberry School - Hartselle 2/27
2025-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 AL HWY 36 W, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Best practices in growing blueberries in North Alabama, presented by Extension agents and small fruit specialists. Material will be of use to commercial growers and also relevant to home gardeners. Topics include site selection and planting, fertilization, pruning, propagation, and insect & disease management.
Address:
Morgan County Extension Office
3120 Hwy. 36 West, Suite B
Hartselle, AL 35640
Contact:
Holt Akers-Campbell
hza0093@auburn.edu
(205) 471-0912
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Garden-To-Pantry - Vernon 2/28
2025-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | First Freewill Baptist Church, 176 2nd Ave. NW, Vernon, AL, 35592, United States
Please join Alabama Extension as we host our Bountiful Berries 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 strawberry jelly and taste test dehydrated blueberry/strawberry fruit leather. To finish off the class our SNAP Ed agent will provide nutritional/health programing and a refreshing berry treat! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Cost is 12.00.
Address:
First Freewill Baptist Church
176 2nd Ave. NW
Vernon, AL
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 695-7139
Registration full.

ServSafe - Roanoke 3/3 & 3/4
2025-03-03 10:00 - 2025-03-04 16:00 | Randolph County Economic Development Authority, 1218 Hwy 431, Roanoke, AL, 36274, 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:
Randolph County Economic Development Authority
1218 US Hwy 431
Roanoke, AL 36274
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
Register Online

Strawberry Production Meeting - North Alabama - 3/4
2025-03-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Cullman County Extension Office, 402 Arnold Street NE, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Experienced and beginning strawberry producers should attend this Strawberry Production Meeting in North Alabama! Topics of discussion include an update on the neo-p disease, weed and insect management strategies, and results from Auburn variety trials. A panel of producers will provide insight on the industry.
The meeting is free, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Points for Commercial Pesticide Applicators are available for D&R, AP, and REG categories.
If there are any accessibility needs, please contact Kira Sims by February 18. Call the Cullman County Extension Office with other questions – (256) 737-9386.
Location:
Cullman County Extension Office
402 Arnold Street NE
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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