Senior Smart Technology
2024-07-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-08-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 2
2024-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | 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-181Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Alexia Mingo Simmonsazm0392@auburn.edu(251) 937-7176
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Pressure Canning Workshop- Escambia County
2024-07-26 09:00 - 21:30 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
. Food Safety Agent Rebecca Catalena will bring your green beans to life with proper preparation and pressure canning. We will discuss and sample healthy green bean recipes. All participants will take home a jar of canned green beans. The cost is 12.00 and pre-registration is required.
Address:Escambia County Extension Office175 Ag Science DriveBrewton, AL 36426
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Tomato Garden to Pantry Workshop - Talladega
2024-07-26 09:30 - 12:30 | Talladega County Extension Office, 132 Court Street North, Talladega, AL, 35160, US
Please join Alabama Extension as we host our Tomato Garden-to-Pantry workshop. Our Home Grounds agent will discuss tomato production, maintenance, and pest management. Our Food Safety and Quality agent will guide participants as they make their own salsa. To finish off the class our Human Nutrition, Diet & Heath agent will provide information on the nutritional benefits of tomatoes! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Cost is 5.00.
Address:Talladega County Extension Office132 Court Street NorthTalladega, AL 35160
Contact:Dani Reamsacr0087@aces.edu(256) 368-1694
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Colbert County Tomato Sandwich Day
2024-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Colbert County Courthouse Lawn, 201 N Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL, 35674, US
Join Colbert County Extension to learn more about growing tomatoes, common gardening issues, 4-H clubs, food safety information, nutrition information and more. The first 200 attendees will be served a tomato sandwich on the lawn of the Colbert County Courthouse. The even will start at 11:00 am.
Address:Colbert County Courthouse Lawn201 N Main StreetTuscumbia, AL 35674
Contact:Kren Crowkeb0015@auburn.edu(256) 386-8571

ServSafe- Marion
2024-07-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Perry County Health Department, 1748 S. Washington Street, Marion, AL, 36756, 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:Perry County Health Department1748 S. Washington StreetMarion, AL 36756
Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738
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Making Your School Greenhouse Work For You! - Round 2
2024-07-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us for a deeper dive in greenhouse management strategies designed for educators. This FREE two-hour online class, led by Dr. Jeremy Pickens, will provide an overview of the following topics:
Plant propagation techniques, automated irrigation system management strategies, choosing the right fertilizer, pest management strategies, plant selection for container as well as hanging basket production, and more!
Contact:Bethany O’Rearbao0004@aces.edu(205) 612-9524
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At Home Beekeeping Series
2024-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
oin us from home on the last Tuesday of each month for this FREE online alternative to your usual beekeeping club meeting. Experts will present on timely topics and the presentation will be followed by Q&A. Sessions include:
• July 30: TBA
• August 27: Yellow-legged hornets. with Lewis Bartlett (UGA)
• September 24: Bee breeding in the age of genomics, with Garett Slater (TAMU)
• October 29: Hot topics in beekeeping, with Amy Vu (UFL)
• November 19: Breeding for Varroa-resistant honey bees, with Frank Rinkevich (USDA-ARS)
• January 28: Coming out of winter, with David Tarpy (UGA)
• February 25: Honey bee nutrition, with Priya Basu (MSU)
• March 25: Colony losses in the USA, with Geoff Williams (AU)
• April 29: Honey bee nest architecture, with Michael Smith (AU)
• May 27: TBA
• June 24: TBA, with Liz Walsh (USDA-ARS)
Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766
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The Coordinator's Corner
2024-07-31 08:00 - 09:00 | Pickens County Extension Office, 155 Reform St., Ste. 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:Pickens County Extension Office155 Reform St., Ste. 300Carrollton, AL 35447
Contact:Jed Smartjrs0178@auburn.edu(205) 463-0885

Weathering the Storm: Landscape Resilience
2024-07-31 09:00 - 11:00 | 450 Fairhope Ave, 450 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL, 36532, US
Participants will learn how to asses trees for storm readiness, prepare landscaping for a coming storm and how to recover landscape an a post-storm situation.
Address:450 Fairhope AveFairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Joel Potter and Carmen Flamminipotterj@auburn.edu(251) 574-8445
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Setting the Table Session 2
2024-07-31 11:30 - 12:30 | 350 N Wood Ave, 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
Bringing Nutrition into Your Daily Life
Address:350 N Wood AveFlorence, AL 35630
Contact:Elaine Softleykes0021@aces.edu(256) 324-2851

WISE101-Lineville Library
2024-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | 60119 AL-49, 60119 AL-49, Lineville, AL, 36266, US
The 1-hour Weekly Income, Saving & Expenses (WISE) Money Management workshop teaches participants eight easy steps to (1) track expenses and income, (2) develop a personal money plan (budget), (3) manage the plan, and (4) adjust for planned and unexpected expenses. Participants receive a free Money Management Calendar!
Address:60119 AL-49Lineville, AL 36266
Contact:Angela Tayloramt0125256-794-0643

Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
2024-08-01 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

Right Bite: A Diabetes Cooking School- Session 3
2024-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 | 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 | 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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