Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Back 2 Basics Gardening Series - Online
2025-03-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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Getting to Know Alabama’s Little Green Alien, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-03-12 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.
Getting to Know Alabama’s Little Green Alien, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Presented by Kristy McAndrew, Mississippi State University.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
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Seed Starting for the Pollinator Garden - Hartselle 3/12
2025-03-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 AL HWY 36 W, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Learn to successfully grow transplants from seed indoors. We will cover variety selection, time of planting, potting media, temperatures, lights, and more! We will all seed a few varieties and receive a few varieties to take home.
Address:
Morgan County Extension Office
3120 Hwy 36 W
Hartselle, AL
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@auburn.edu
(256) 612-6766
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Azaleas 101 Workshop - Mobile 3/13
2025-03-13 08:30 - 15:00 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, United States
Hello Southwest Alabama! If you love azaleas or want to know more about them, then our Azaleas 101 Workshop is the educational event to attend. Participants will meet and learn from several azalea experts and feature four presentations on evergreen azaleas, native azaleas, planting & caring for azaleas, and propagating azaleas. A small azalea plant sale will also be offered afterwards so you can take home your favorite souvenir. This public outreach event is hosted by Azalea Society of America – Alabamense Chapter and Alabama Cooperative Extension. For more information, contact the Mobile County Extension office at (251) 574-8445.
Address:
Mobile County Extension Office
Jon Archer Agricultural Center
1070 Schillinger Rd., N.
Mobile, AL 36608
Contact:
Shane Harris
harria5@auburn.edu
(256) 596-1363
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Seed Starting for the Pollinator Garden - Moulton 3/13
2025-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Moulton Lions Club, 455 School Street, Moulton, AL, 35650, US
Learn to successfully grow transplants from seed indoors. We will cover variety selection, time of planting, potting media, temperatures, lights, and more! We will all seed a few varieties and receive a few varieties to take home.
Address:
Moulton Lions Club
455 School St
Moulton, AL
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@auburn.edu
(256) 612-6766
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Stress Management - Livingston 3/13
2025-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Bethel Pine Church, 796 Sumter 22, 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:
Bethel Pine Church
796 Sumter 22
Livingston, AL 35470
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

The Basics of Successful Vegetable Gardening - Lincoln 3/14
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln Library, 47475 US-78, Lincoln, AL, 35096, US
Home Horticulture Extension Agent Jacob Turner will be talking about the basics of successful vegetable gardening.
Address:
Lincoln Library
47475 AL Highway 78
Lincoln, AL 35096
Contact:
Jacob Turner
jzt0048@auburn.edu
(334) 401-9164
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Splitting Honeybee Colonies and How to Handle the 2025 Honeybee Swarm Season - Brewton 3/15
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Classroom learning with beekeeping experts coupled with hands-on learning at the Escambia County Extension Apiary.
Location:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, AL 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

UAB Eye Clinic 3/15
2025-03-15 09:00 - 14:00 | 2226 Hwy 14 W., Suite E, 2226 Hwy 14 W., Suite E, Autaugaville, AL, 36003, US
Free eye exams and eyeglasses performed by UAB optometry students for seniors and limited resource individuals.
Address:
2226 Hwy 14 W
Autaugaville, AL 36003
Contact:
Darrue Sharpe
dzs0075@auburn.edu
(334) 320-1135

Private Pesticide Applicator Training & Testing - 3/18
2025-03-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Cullman County Extension Office, 402 Arnold Street NE, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
The Private Pesticide Applicator Training will allow participants to receive instruction and take the exam for the Alabama Private Pesticide Applicator license. This training is for new and existing license holders.
The training cost is $20 per person and includes the instructional and exam materials. The fee can be paid online below or with a check the day of the training (made payable to ACES – Cullman County). Cash will NOT be accepted.
Participants will take the exam at the end of the training. Upon passing (scoring 70% or higher), applicants must send in a $25 permit fee to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to receive the license. Directions will be provided at the training.
Points for Commercial Pesticide Applicators are available for D&R and AP categories. Registration is required.
For more information or questions, contact the Cullman County Extension office (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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ServSafe - Brewton 3/18 & 3/19
2025-03-18 09:00 - 2025-03-19 15:30 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, 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:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag-Science Drive
Brewton, AL 36426
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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ServSafe - Luverne 3/18 & 3/19
2025-03-18 10:00 - 2025-03-19 16:00 | Tom Harbin Agriculture Center, 816 Airport Road, Luverne, AL, 36049, 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:
Tom Harbin Agriculture Center
816 Airport Road
Luverne, AL 36049
Contact:
Bridgette Brannon
huttobf@auburn.edu
(334) 714-1248
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Cottage Food Law Course - Butler 3/18
2025-03-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Choctaw County Extension Office, 218 S. Hamburg St., Butler, AL, 36904, 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:
Choctaw County Extension Office
218 S Hamburg Ave.
Butler, AL 36904
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Understanding Credit - Eutaw 3/18
2025-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Sanders Black Apartments Complex, 100 US-43, 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:
Sanders Black Apartments Complex
100 US-43
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Training for Farmers Market Growers and Producers - 3/18 Centreville
2025-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | BMC Wellness Center, 285 Hospital Drive, Centreville, AL, 35042, US
This training for growers and producers at farmers markets will teach attendees how to use the SFMNP program so vouchers from senior citizens can be accepted at farmers market.
Location:
BMC Wellness Center
285 Hospital Drive
Centreville AL
Contact:
Michelle Giddens
mcg0046@auburn.edu
(205) 926-4310
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Passion & Profits: Farm Business Success - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer - 3/18
2025-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Passion and profits are the fuel for every successful business – including a farm business! Come learn the basics of creating an effective business plan and set financial goals for the future of your business. Speaker will be Jeremy Martin with the Renaissance Community Loan Fund. Alabama Extension’s Farm and Agribusiness team will also be represented.
The workshop is free, and a light supper will be provided.
Online registration is required.
This workshop is on a TUESDAY.
If you have accessibility needs, contact the Cullman County Extension Office by March 4, 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:
North Alabama Agriplex
1714 Talley Ho Street
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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From Seeds to Transplants - Phenix City 3/19
2025-03-19 09:00 - 11:00 | The Webbs Place, 1920 Pierce Rd, Phenix City, 36867, United States
Learn to successfully grow transplants from seed indoors. We will cover variety selection, time of planting, potting media, temperatures, lights, and more! We will all seed a few varieties and receive a few varieties to take home.
Address:
The Webbs Place
1920 Pierce Rd,
Phenix City, AL 3686
Contact:
Dani Carroll
carrodl@auburn.edu
(256) 458-6043
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Cottage Food Law Course - Dadeville 3/19
2025-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Tallapoosa County Extension Office, 125 N. Broadnax Street, Room 23, Dadeville, AL, 36853, 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:
Tallapoosa County Extension Office
125 North Broadnax Street
Dadeville, ALABAMA 36853
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Cottage Food Law Course - Luverne 3/19
2025-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Tom Harbin Agriculture Center, 816 Airport Road, Luverne, AL, 36049, 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:
Tom Harbin Agriculture Center
816 Airport Road
Luverne, AL 36049
Contact:
Bridgette Brannon
huttobf@auburn.edu
(334) 714-1248
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Money Management - Eutaw 3/19
2025-03-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Elm Wood Apartments Complex, 141 West End Street, 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:
Elm Wood Apartments Complex
141 West End Street
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

Rain Barrel Workshop - Gadsden 3/20
2025-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Riverbend Baptist Church, 474 Lakewood Drive, Gadsden, United States
Learn the basics of making a rain barrel for your home garden.
$15 per person to attend, an additional $35 for supplies if you wish to make a rain barrel.
Address:
Riverbend Baptist Church
474 Lakewood Drive
Gadsden, AL
Contact:
Eric Schavey
ets0003@auburn.edu
(256) 547-7936
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Cottage Food Law Course - Talladega 3/21
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Talladega County Extension Office, 132 N. Court St., Talladega, AL, 35160, 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:
Talladega County Extension Office
132 Court Street North
Talladega, AL 35160
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Commercial Applicator D&R Permit EXAM ONLY - Auburn 3/21
2025-03-21 10:15 - 17:00 | Charles Miller Poultry Center, 1090 Auburn Lakes Rd., Auburn, 36830, United States
If you need to receive your Commercial Applicator D&R permit this is the program for you. The program includes the EXAM ONLY. If you are offering events/trainings that include the use of pesticides or conducting pesticide research, then you are required to obtain this permit. Demonstration & Research applicators are individuals that demonstrate the use of pesticides or supervise their use and applicators conducting field research (e.g. Extension agents, Faculty members specialists, and commercial representatives).
D&R Exam Day
Date: March 21, 2025
Time: 10:15am (no test takers will be accepted after 10:30am)
Location: Charles Miller Poultry Center 1090 Auburn Lakes Rd.
Auburn, AL 36830
*Cost: Free for Extension Employees; $150.00 for all others.
Extension Employees, contact Sonja Thomas at sbt0010@auburn.edu or (334) 844-8851 for the Promotional Code to discount the registration cost.
Address:
Charles Miller Poultry Center
1090 Auburn Lakes Rd.
Auburn, AL 36830
Contact:
Sonja Thomas
sbt0010@auburn.edu
(334) 844-8851
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Poultry Team Webinar - Basic Practices for Optimum Brooding 3/21
2025-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, Online, AL
This event is to provide the commercial poultry industry an educational opportunity for service technicians and production managers.
Location:
Online
Contact:
William Dozier
bill.dozier@auburn.edu
(334) 759-0283
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Beekeeping Skills - Regional Queen Rearing Workshop - Tuscaloosa Extension Office 3/22
2025-03-22 08:00 - 16:30 | Tuscaloosa Extension Office, 2513 7th St, Tuscaloosa, 35401, 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:
Tuscaloosa Extension Office
2513 7th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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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Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training - Anniston 3/22
2025-03-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Carver Community Center, 720 W 14th St, Anniston, 36201, United States
Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Anniston
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
Professional Development Hours will be available through PowerSchool for educators who complete training. For more information, please email awwprog@auburn.edu.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by March 4th, 2025: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnzeiAhiYp2aOgu
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On March 4th
Participate in the Kick-Off Zoom from 12-1 pm. This is not required for certification but will help you navigate the training process and meet AWW Staff.
Use the link and instructions you receive via email following the Kick-Off Zoom to enroll in the Online Courses required for the certification type(s) you requested.
By Midnight on March 20th
Complete the self-paced, online coursework for the monitoring type(s) of interest.
Introduction to AL Water Watch – This course is required for all monitoring types and must be completed to unlock all other AWW Online Courses. (1 hour)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)
On March 22nd
Attend the in-person Field Day in Anniston, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the training.
Location: Carver Community Center
720 W 14th St
Anniston, AL 36201
Tentative Field Day Schedule:
9 am – Bacteriological Monitoring Session
12 noon – Lunch Break
1 pm – Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
4 pm – End of Training
You will receive additional details for each of these steps closer to the workshop date.
Only your name, email, phone number, and mailing address are required to register for this event. We ask for optional information so we can better understand our effectiveness in serving all Alabama citizens and for reporting general, anonymous statistics to our federal and state funders. We do not share any specific information you provide.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.
Address:
Carver Community Center
720 W 14th St
Anniston, AL 36201
Contact:
Alabama Water Watch
awwprog@auburn.edu
(334) 844-4785
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Alabama Water Watch Water Chemistry Monitoring Training - Pell City 3/22
2025-03-22 09:30 - 16:30 | Lakeside Park – Jerry Woods Pavilion, 2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Cropwell, 35128, United States
Alabama Water Watch Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Pell City
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
This workshop is hosted by Logan Martin Lake Protection Association.
What is Water Chemistry Monitoring?
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by March 4th, 2025.
2. Complete the online courses (info sent March 4th).
By Midnight on March 20th
Complete the self-paced, online coursework for water chemistry monitoring.
Introduction to AL Water Watch – This course is required for all monitoring types and must be completed to unlock all other AWW Online Courses. (1 hour)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)
On March 22nd
Attend the in-person Field Day at Lakeside Park – Jerry Woods Pavilion in Cropwell, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the training.
Lakeside Park – Jerry Woods Pavilion
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd
Cropwell, AL 35128
Field Day Schedule: 9:30am – 12:30pm
You will receive additional details for each of these steps closer to the workshop date.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.
Address:
Lakeside Park – Jerry Woods Pavilion
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd
Cropwell, AL 35128
Contact:
Alabama Water Watch
awwprog@auburn.edu
(334) 844-4785
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ServSafe - Mobile 3/24 & 3/25
2025-03-24 09:00 - 15:30 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, 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:
Mobile County Extension Office
1070 Schillinger Road North
Mobile, ALABAMA 36608
Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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ServSafe - Athens 3/24 & 3/25
2025-03-24 09:00 - 2025-03-25 15:00 | Limestone County Extension Office, 1109 W Market St, Ste. A, Athens, AL, 35611, 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:
Limestone County Extension Office
1109 W. Market Street, Suite A,
Athens, AL 35611
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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ServSafe - Tuskegee 3/24 & 3/25
2025-03-24 09:00 - 2025-03-25 16:00 | Macon County Extension Office, 207 North Main Street, Tuskegee, AL, 36083, 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:
Macon County Extension Office
207 N. Main Street
Tuskegee, AL 36083
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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