Fayette County Food Preservation Workshop - Fayette 4/22
2025-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Fayette County Extension Office, 650 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn safe food preservation techniques using both pressure canning and water bath canning methods. The pressure canning session will run from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and the water bath canning session will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. You can choose to attend either one or both sessions. The cost is a flat fee of $15 per person, which covers both sessions. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance!
Address:
Fayette County Extension Office
650 McConnell Loop
Fayette, AL 35555
Contact:
Ronni Brasher
rrb0006@auburn.edu
(205) 932-8941
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Back 2 Basics Gardening Series - Online
2025-04-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Online, Online, AL
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:
March 12- Routine Lawn Maintenance, with M. Garner
March 26- Composting Essentials, with B. Lubresky
April 9- Five Tips for Growing a More Productive Vegetable Garden, with A. Shabel
April 23- TBA
May 14- Natural Farming Practices, with B. Lubresky
May 28- TBA
June 11- I Want It and I Want it NOW: Practicing Patience in the Landscape, with J. Potter
June 25- What’s My Climate Zone?, with H. Jackson
Location:
Online
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@aces.edu
(256) 612-6766
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Managing Degraded Hardwood Stand - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-04-23 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.
Managing Degraded Hardwood Stand. Presented by Brady Self, Mississippi State University.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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Principles of Butchering Goat and Sheep Workshop - Livingston 4/23
2025-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Alfa Environmental Training Center, 316 Bartram Street, Livingston, 35470, United States
Join us to gain skills in the principles of butchering goats and sheep on the farm or homestead. Producers will leave with enhanced food safety knowledge, exposure to hands-on experience with carcass handling and butchering techniques, and greater confidence in getting meat from farm to table.
Location:
Alfa Environmental Training Center
316 Bartram Street
Livingston, AL 35470
Contact:
Lauren Shortnacy
lkw0016@auburn.edu
(205) 809-2297
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Cottage Food Law Course - Eutaw 4/24
2025-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Greene County Health Department, 412 Morrow Ave., Eutaw, 35462, 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:
Greene County Health Department
412 Morrow Ave.
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Heirs Property Education Series Presented by the Alabama Heirs Property Alliance - Online
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Online, AL
Week 1 (4/3/25): Heirs Property Essentials – Navigating family discussions and building consensus around shared landownership.
Week 2 (4/10/25): Legal Strategies & Tax Essentials – Equipping families with actionable legal and financial tools to clear titles and safeguard property.
Week 3 (4/17/25): Proactive Estate Planning – Educating landowners on creating wills and trusts to prevent future issues.
Week 4 (4/24/25): Unlocking Agricultural & Forestry Potential – Highlighting ways to sustainably develop land for farming, forestry, or other entrepreneurial opportunities.
Location:
Online Webinar
Contact:
Adam Rabinowitz
adam.rabinowitz@auburn.edu
(334) 844-5620
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Women in Ag - Blount County 4/25 & 4/26
2025-04-25 08:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-26 08:00 - 14:30 | Blount County Multipurpose Complex, 6700 County Road 1, Cleveland, 35049, United States
Join us for this 2-day workshop featuring hands-on activities and topics covering both livestock and horticulture production! This event is for women, taught by women. Female farm operators of any experience level will benefit from this workshop.
This event is open to everyone 19 years old and up.
Friday, April 25
8 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 26
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Topics include:

Cattle evaluation
Cattle handling & vaccines
Calving demonstration
Small fruit production
Cut flower production
Beekeeping basics
Food preservation
Tractor basics
Trailer safety and backing
Soil sampling
Small engine maintenance
Estate planning
Marketing the farm

Registration closes Friday, April 18 at 4 PM.
Registration fee covers meals and supplies. Fee is non-refundable.
Space is limited.
If you have accessibility needs, contact Kira Sims (256-737-9386) by April 11, 2025.
This event is open to everyone.
Location:
Blount County Multipurpose Complex
6700 County Road 1
Cleveland, AL 35049
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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Earth Day - Brewton 4/26
2025-04-26 | E.O. Wilson Park, Brewton, 36426, United States
Earth Day Celebration at EO Wilson Park. Celebrate seed planting, seed swap, cooking demonstrations, and 4-H events.
Location:
E.O. Wilson Park
Brewton, AL 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

Beekeeping Skills - Regional Queen Rearing Workshop - AU-Bees Lab 4/26
2025-04-26 08:00 - 16:30 | AU-Bees Lab, 952 Bee Lab Rd, Auburn University, 36849, United States
Did you know that Alabama was a queen production hub back in the days? Our state offers great climatic conditions for successful queen production early in the beekeeping season. Join us for a regional workshop to learn about how to produce queens through grafting.
Our goal is for you to develop the necessary beekeeping skills to produce high-quality queens, for both your own operation and other beekeepers in Alabama. We invite you to a full day of learning and hands-on practice.
We will begin bright and early with presentations on the benefits of producing your own queens, and successful techniques to do so. The afternoon will be spent in the apiary, where you will have the chance to practice everything you heard in the morning. There is a $40 registration fee to cover copies of the “Queen rearing essentials” book by Lawrence J. Connor, grafting tools and lunch.
Address:
AU-Bees Lab
952 Bee Lab Rd
Auburn University, AL 36849
Contact:
Selina Bruckner
szb0130@auburn.edu
(334) 329-2675
Note: Must have at least one year of beekeeping experience to attend the workshop.
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ServSafe - Mobile 4/28 & 4/29
2025-04-28 09:00 - 15:30 | The Grounds, 1035 Cody Rd N, Mobile, 36608, United States
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited.
Address:
The Grounds
1035 Cody Rd N
Mobile, AL 36608
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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ServSafe - Columbiana 4/28 & 4/29
2025-04-28 09:00 - 2025-04-29 16:00 | Shelby County Extension Office, 56 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited.
Address:
Shelby County Extension Office
54 Kelley Lane
Columbiana, AL 35051
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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ServSafe - Ashland 4/28 & 4/29
2025-04-28 09:30 - 2025-04-29 16:00 | The Wynn Building, 45 2nd Ave N., Ashland, AL, 36251, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited.
Address:
The Wynn Building
45 2nd Ave N
Ashland, AL 36251
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Cottage Food Law Course - Columbiana 4/28
2025-04-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Shelby County Extension Office, 56 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, 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:
Shelby County Extension Office
54 Kelley Lane
Columbiana, AL 35051
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Explore Nature Through Art PLT Educator Workshop - Phenix City 4/29
2025-04-29 08:30 - 15:00 | 1510 Whitewater Ave, Phenix City, 36867, United States
Hands-on learning experience for educators to include information on invasive plants, waterways, watersheds. Project Learning Tree Curriculum workshop- fee includes lunch, PLT Curriculum book, PLT resources. 5 HOURS of TEAMS PD.
Address:
1510 Whitewater Ave
Phenix City Al 36867
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
(334) 298-6845
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ServSafe - Moulton 4/29 & 4/30
2025-04-29 09:00 - 2025-04-30 15:00 | Lawrence County Extension Office (Temporary Location), 740 Main St, Moulton, 35650, United States
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited.
Address:
Lawrence County Extension Office (Temporary Location)
740 Main St
Moulton, AL 35650
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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ServSafe - Andalusia 4/29 & 4/30
2025-04-29 10:00 - 2025-04-30 13:00 | Covington County Extension Office, 23952 Alabama Highway 55, Suite 4, Andalusia, AL, 36420, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited.
4/29 10 AM – 4 PM
4/30 10 AM – 1 PM
Address:
Covington County Extension Office
23952 Alabama Hwy 55, Suite 4
Andalusia, ALABAMA
Contact:
Bridgette Brannon
huttobf@auburn.edu
(334) 714-1248
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Dig In & Discover: Precision Ag and Planting - Fairhope 4/29
2025-04-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center, 8300 Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL, 36532, US
Established in 1930, the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Fairhope has been a valuable part of agricultural research, evolving from early citrus and vegetable production to cutting-edge advancements in precision agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and livestock management.
Join us for the first event in our Dig In & Discover series, where we’ll explore Precision Agriculture and Planting. Precision agriculture uses technologies like GPS and automation to reduce variability and enhance farm efficiency. Enjoy a demonstration, discussion on what’s being planted this month, and a fun, interactive experience on the farm!
Address:
Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center
8300 State Highway 104
Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:
Sarah Butterworth
sfb0010@auburn.edu
(251) 937-7176
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Beef Systems Short Course - Grove Hill 4/29, 5/6, Chatom 5/13, 5/20
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
Producers new to the cattle business should attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beef Systems Short Course. This multi-night lecture series is geared toward new and limited-experience producers and covers the fundamentals of beef production. Over four nights, producers will learn critical information on profitable beef production.
Producers can take the course at different regional meeting locations across the state. Producers should select the location and dates most convenient for them. There is a $40 registration fee, and all participants will receive a copy of the Alabama Extension publication Alabama Beef Handbook.
Address:
April 29th 6-8 PM
May 6th 6-8 PM
Grove Hill United Methodist Church
104 Dubose Ave
Grove Hill, AL 36451
Address:
May 13th 6-8 PM
May 20th 6-8 PM
Sherriff’s Training System
17256 Jordan Street
Chatom, AL 36518
Contact:
Taylor Evans
tle0012@auburn.edu
(251) 654-7149
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At Home Beekeeping Series - Online
2025-04-29 18:30 - 19:30
Join us from the comfort of your own home to learn about beekeeping from university researchers, extension specialists and USDA ARS researchers each month. Each free session will bring participants up to date on timely beekeeping topics and research efforts, with time for Q & A included.
April 29- Honey bee nest architecture, with Dr. Michael Smith (Auburn University)
May 27- Building comb between cultures and communities , with Dr. Melanie Kirby (Institute of American Indian Arts)
June 24- Detecting viruses in honey bee colonies, with Dr. Elizabeth Walsh (USDA-ARS)
each session from 6:30-7:30 PM CT
Location:
Online
https://auburn.zoom.us/j/904522838
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@aces.edu
(256) 612-6766

Cottage Food Law Course - Marion 4/30
2025-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Perry County Health Department, 1748 South Washington St, Marion, AL, 36756, 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:
Perry County Health Department
1748 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Understanding Credit - Eutaw 4/30
2025-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

Cottage Food Law Course - Andalusia 4/30
2025-04-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Covington County Extension Office, 23952 Alabama Highway 55, Suite 4, Andalusia, AL, 36420, 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:
Covington County Extension Office
23952 Alabama Hwy 55, Suite 4
Andalusia, ALABAMA
Contact:
Bridgette Brannon
huttobf@auburn.edu
(334) 714-1248
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Cottage Food Law Course - Foley 5/1
2025-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL, 36535, 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:
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
23030 Wolf Bay Dr
Foley, AL 36535
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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Plant Propagation Workshop: Shrubs for the Landscape - Hartselle 5/1
2025-05-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 AL HWY 36 W, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Join the Morgan County Extension Office for this hands on workshop to learn the best way to propagate plants from cuttings. Each participant will leave with cuttings of shrubs to take home for rooting as well as all the information they need to grow them successfully into plants for the landscape. Class is limited to 15 participants.
Registration Required, $10 materials fee.
Location:
Morgan County Extension Office
3120 Hwy 36 W
Hartselle
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@auburn.edu
(256) 612-6766
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Cattle and Forage Field Day at E.V. Smith Research Center - Shorter 5/2
2025-05-02 09:00 - 13:00 | E.V. Smith Research Center, 4725 County Road 40, Shorter, AL, AL, 36075, US
The Central Alabama Beef & Forage Field Day at the E.V. Smith Research Center is an annual statewide program that offers both experienced and beginning livestock and forage producers a real-time look at current research and demonstrations, engagement in discussion of timely topics, and networking opportunities with other producers.
Address:
E.V. Smith Research Center
4725 County Road 40
Shorter, AL
Contact:
Josh Elmore
elmorjb@aces.edu
(334) 850-7859
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Grower's Farmer's Market Training and IPM Update - 5/2 Centreville
2025-05-02 13:00 - 14:30 | BMC Wellness Center, 285 Hospital Drive, Centreville, AL, 35042, US
Training on accepting Senior Vouchers at Farmer’s Markets.
BMC Wellness Farmer’s Market Policies & Procedures for 2025
Integrated Pest Management Update for Growers
Location:
BMC Wellness Center
285 Hospital Drive
Centreville AL
Contact:
Michelle Giddens
mcg0046@auburn.edu
(205) 926-4310
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Macon County Heirs Property Educational Fair - Tuskegee 5/3
2025-05-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Macon County Extension Office, 207 North Main Street, Tuskegee, AL, 36083, US
Empowering Families to Protect and Preserve Family Land!
This walk-through style outdoor fair will connect families with local and regional experts on heirs property, estate planning, land use, tax resources, and more. Hosted by the Alabama Heirs Property Alliance, the event is designed to equip attendees with the tools and information needed to preserve family land and navigate property ownership challenges.
Location:
Macon County Extension Office
207 North Main St.
Tuskegee, AL 36083
Contact:
Adam Rabinowitz
adam.rabinowitz@auburn.edu
(334) 734-0121

ServSafe - Hartselle 5/5 & 5/6
2025-05-05 09:00 - 2025-05-06 15:00 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 AL HWY 36 W, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited.
Address:
Morgan County Extension Office
3120 HWY 36 W. Suite b
Hartselle, AL 35640
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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ServSafe - Rockford 5/5 & 5/6
2025-05-05 09:30 - 2025-05-06 16:00 | Coosa County E-911 Office, 66 Communications Drive, Rockford, AL, 00000, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited.
Address:
Coosa County E-911 Office
66 Communications Drive
Rockford, AL 35136
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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