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SUMMARY:Beef Systems Short Course - Grove Hill 4/29\, 5/6\, Chatom 5/13\, 5/20
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProducers 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.  \nAddress:\nApril 29th 6-8 PM\nMay 6th 6-8 PM\nGrove Hill United Methodist Church\n104 Dubose Ave\nGrove Hill\, AL 36451 \nAddress:\nMay 13th 6-8 PM\nMay 20th 6-8 PM\nSherriff’s Training System\n17256 Jordan Street\nChatom\, AL 36518 \nContact:\nTaylor Evans\ntle0012@auburn.edu\n(251) 654-7149 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/beef-systems-short-course-grove-hill-4-29-5-6-chatom-5-13-5-20/2025-05-06/
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Evans":MAILTO:tle0012@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T110000
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SUMMARY:North Alabama Tree Identification Walk - Moulton 5/7
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lawrence County Extension Office for a tree identification walk at H.A. Alexander Park.  We will start at the splash pad and walk the shady portion of the park looking at some of North Alabama’s native trees and discussing key identification characteristics .  We will learn how to use a dichotomous key so that you can identify trees on your own. Registration requested at ams0137@aces.edu \nLocation:\nH.A. Alexander Park\n13490 Court Street\, Moulton\n(meet by the splash pad) \nContact:\nAllyson Shabel\nams0137@aces.edu\n(256) 612-6766
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/north-alabama-tree-identification-walk-moulton-5-7/
LOCATION:H.A. Alexander Park\, 13490 Court Street\, Moulton\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Allyson Shabel":MAILTO:ams0137@aces.edu
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DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T151148Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep & Goat Production Workshop - Falkville 5/7
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Sheep & Goat Production Workshop – open to producers with any experience level and operation size. \nTopics include marketing insight\, nutrition basics\, lambing and kidding management\, parasite management and more! \nThe workshop is free\, but registration is required by Friday\, May 2 at 4 PM.\nLunch will be provided. \nIf you have accessibility needs\, contact Kira Sims at (256) 737-9386 by April 25\, 2025. \nLocation:\nNo Fences Cowboy Church\n3544 West Lacon Road\nFalkville\, AL 35622 \nContact:\nKira Sims\nkira.sims@auburn.edu\n(256) 737-9386 \nRegistration is closed.
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/sheep-goat-production-workshop-falkville-5-7/
LOCATION:No Fences Cowboy Church\, 3544 W. Lacon Rd.\, Falkville\, AL\, 35622\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Kira Sims":MAILTO:kira.sims@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250121T192043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T192043Z
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SUMMARY:Alabama Soils and USDA Web Soil Survey - Natural Resources Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlabama Soils and USDA Web Soil Survey. Presented by Christopher Davis\, USDA NRCS Soil Scientist for Alabama. \nLocation:\nOnline \nContact:\nNorman Haley\nnvh0001@aces.edu\n(256) 630-4248 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/alabama-soils-and-usda-web-soil-survey-natural-resources-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, AL
ORGANIZER;CN="Norman Haley":MAILTO:nvh0001@aces.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
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SUMMARY:Cottage Food Law Course - Dothan 5/7
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nHouston County Extension Office\n1699 Ross Clark Circle\nDothan\, AL \nContact:\nBridgette Brannon\nhuttobf@auburn.edu\n(334) 714-1248 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/cottage-food-law-course-dothan-5-7/
LOCATION:Houston County Extension Office\, 1699 Ross Clark Circle\, Dothan\, AL\, 36301\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgette Brannon":MAILTO:huttobf@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250313T174146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T174146Z
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SUMMARY:Arborists Review - Fairhope 5/8 & 5/9
DESCRIPTION:A two-day workshop covering all 16 chapters of the ISA Certified Arborists Guide. This program is meant to assist in the preparation for the International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist’s exam.  \nIt is also a good refresher for current Certified Arborists seeking Continuing Education Units to support their credentials with the ISA.  \nAnyone interested in the science and art of tree care will find the workshop informative and interesting as it covers biology\, identification\, pest and diseases\, pruning\, tree selection and design\, urban forestry\, tree worker safety\, and the business of tree care. \nLocation:\nGulf Coast Research & Extension Center\n8300 Highway 104\nFairhope\, AL 36532 \nContact:\nJack Rowe\nwjr0001@auburn.edu\n(251) 589-5572 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/arborists-review-fairhope-5-8-5-9/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center\, 8300 HWY 104\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Rowe":MAILTO:wjr0001@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000
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CREATED:20250320T135513Z
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SUMMARY:Cottage Food Law Course - Anniston 5/8
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nCalhoun County Extension Office\n1702 Noble St\nAnniston\, AL 36201 \nContact:\nDani Reams\nacr0087@auburn.edu\n(256) 368-1694 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/cottage-food-law-course-anniston-5-8/
LOCATION:Calhoun County Extension Office\, 1702 Noble Street\, Suite 108\, Anniston\, AL\, 36201\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Dani Reams":MAILTO:acr0087@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
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SUMMARY:Arborists Review - Fairhope 5/8 & 5/9
DESCRIPTION:A two-day workshop covering all 16 chapters of the ISA Certified Arborists Guide. This program is meant to assist in the preparation for the International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist’s exam.  \nIt is also a good refresher for current Certified Arborists seeking Continuing Education Units to support their credentials with the ISA.  \nAnyone interested in the science and art of tree care will find the workshop informative and interesting as it covers biology\, identification\, pest and diseases\, pruning\, tree selection and design\, urban forestry\, tree worker safety\, and the business of tree care. \nLocation:\nGulf Coast Research & Extension Center\n8300 Highway 104\nFairhope\, AL 36532 \nContact:\nJack Rowe\nwjr0001@auburn.edu\n(251) 589-5572 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/arborists-review-fairhope-5-8-5-9/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center\, 8300 HWY 104\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Rowe":MAILTO:wjr0001@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250416T133321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T135015Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Friday Environmental Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Friday of each month to learn about our environment\, ways to help safeguard human\, animal\, and environmental health\, and ways to reduce your ecological footprint.  Whether you are an educator\, environmental professional\, or nature-lover\, tune in to discover how to be a better steward of the environment. Registration is required. \nSessions include:\nMay 9- Five Pollinators You Should Know\, with Urban Extension Agent Allyson Shabel\nAugust 8- Trees for the Urban Landscape\, with Alabama Urban Forestry Association Director Fredd Kapp\nSeptember 12- Fifteen Tried and True Native Plants for North Alabama\, with AAMU Herbarium Curator Lynne Weninegar\nOctober 10- How and Why Pruning Shapes Trees Over Time\, with Urban Extension Agent Joel Potter\nNovember 14- Winter Bird Feeding\, with Urban Extension Agent Dr. Roosevelt Robinson \nLocation:\nhttp://www.aces.edu/go/EcoFriendlyFridays \nContact:\nAllyson Shabel\nams0137@aces.edu\n(256) 612-6766 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/eco-friendly-friday-environmental-series-7/2025-05-09/
ORGANIZER;CN="Allyson Shabel":MAILTO:ams0137@aces.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250116T172230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T193333Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping Skills - Regional Queen Rearing Workshop - Morgan County Extension Office 5/10
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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. \nWe 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. \nAddress:\nMorgan County Extension Office\n3120 AL-36\nHartselle\, AL 35640 \nContact:\nSelina Bruckner\nszb0130@auburn.edu\n(334) 329-2675 \nNote: Must have at least one year of beekeeping experience to attend the workshop. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/beekeeping-skills-regional-queen-rearing-workshop-morgan-county-extension-office-5-10/
LOCATION:Morgan County Extension Office\, 3120 AL HWY 36 W\, Hartselle\, AL\, 35640\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Selina Bruckner":MAILTO:szb0130@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250311T200406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T135253Z
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SUMMARY:ServSafe - Phenix City 5/12 & 5/13
DESCRIPTION: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. \n9EST/8CST – 4EST/3CST \nAddress:\nRussell County Extension Office\n508 14th Street\nPhenix City\, AL 36867 \nContact:\nJanet Johnson\njohns16@auburn.edu\n(334) 703-2237 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/servsafe-phenix-city-5-12-5-13/
LOCATION:Russell County Extension Office\, 508 14th Street\, Phenix City\, AL\, 36867\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Johnson":MAILTO:johns16@aces.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250320T134450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T135325Z
UID:10003179-1747042200-1747152000@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:ServSafe - Talladega 5/12 & 5/13
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nTalladega County Extension Office\n132 Court Street North\nTalladega\, AL  35160 \nContact:\nDani Reams\nacr0087@auburn.edu\n(256) 368-1694 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/servsafe-talladega-5-12-5-13/
LOCATION:Talladega County Extension Office\, 132 N. Court St.\, Talladega\, AL\, 35160\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Dani Reams":MAILTO:acr0087@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250425T141526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T141526Z
UID:10003234-1747044000-1747153800@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:ServSafe - Scottsboro 5/12 & 5/13
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nJackson County Health Department\n204 Liberty Lane\nScottsboro\, AL 35769 \nContact:\nChristy Mendoza\ncnm0012@auburn.edu\n(205) 217-6495 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/servsafe-scottsboro-5-12-5-13/
LOCATION:Jackson County Health Department\, Jackson County Health Department\, Scottsboro\, AL\, 35769\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Christy Mendoza":MAILTO:cnm0012@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250311T200047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T200047Z
UID:10003151-1747069200-1747080000@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Cottage Food Law Course - Phenix City 5/12
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nRussell County Extension Office\n508 14th Street\nPhenix City\, AL 36867 \nContact:\nJanet Johnson\njohns16@auburn.edu\n(334) 703-2237 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/cottage-food-law-course-phenix-city-5-12/
LOCATION:Russell County Extension Office\, 508 14th Street\, Phenix City\, AL\, 36867\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Johnson":MAILTO:johns16@aces.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250402T142327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T142327Z
UID:10003199-1747126800-1747137600@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Maintenance and Management of Landscape Trees - Columbus\, GA 5/13
DESCRIPTION:Trees are an important part of the urban landscape and we need to know how to properly plant and maintain them. This workshop is a great opportunity for homeowners and tree care professionals to learn about tree species selection\, tree planting and maintenance and tree pruning. This event will also include a guided tree walk in Uptown Columbus\, GA. \n*ISA CEUs will be offered to Certified Arborists \nAddress:\nTrees Columbus\n303 12th Street\nColumbus\, GA 30902 \nContact:\nDr. Georgios Arseniou and Jennifer Davidson\ngza0041@auburn.edu\n(334) 298-6845 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/maintenance-and-management-of-landscape-trees-columbus-ga-5-13/
LOCATION:Trees Columbus\, 303 12th Street\, Columbus\, GA\, 30902\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Georgios Arseniou":MAILTO:gza0041@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250404T140100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T133933Z
UID:10003204-1747126800-1747234800@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:ServSafe - Russellville 5/13 & 5/14
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nFranklin County Extension Office\n410 N. Jackson Ave\nRussellville\, AL 35653 \nContact:\nSusan Hill\nhillaps@auburn.edu\n(205) 489-5376 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/servsafe-russellville-5-13-5-14/
LOCATION:Franklin County Extension Office\, 410 N. Jackson Ave.\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Hill":MAILTO:hillaps@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250418T153237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153237Z
UID:10003223-1747130400-1747135800@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation Workshop: Perennials for the Landscape - Moulton 5/13
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lawrence 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 perennials 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. \nRegistration Required\, $10 materials fee.  \nLocation:\nMoulton Lions Club\n455 School Street\nMoulton \nContact:\nAllyson Shabel\nams0137@auburn.edu\n(256) 612-6766 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/plant-propagation-workshop-perennials-for-the-landscape-moulton-5-13/
LOCATION:Moulton Lions Club\, 455 School Street\, Moulton\, AL\, 35650\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Allyson Shabel":MAILTO:ams0137@aces.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250424T140438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T134343Z
UID:10003233-1747130400-1747139400@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Cottage Food Law Course - Online 5/13
DESCRIPTION: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 online course is non-refundable and non-transferable. The online class will not accept transfers from in-person registrations. This online course will require a computer or access to a computer. The class will begin at 10:00 am and end at 12:30 pm. This will be the last Cottage Food Law class via zoom before the online course launches.  \nAddress:\nOnline\nZoom link sent in confirmation email\nLOG IN USING THE ZOOM LINK BEFORE THE MEETING \nContact:\nBridgette Brannon\nhuttobf@auburn.edu\n(334) 714-1248 \nRegistration full.
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/cottage-food-law-course-online-5-13/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgette Brannon":MAILTO:huttobf@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250404T133839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T134653Z
UID:10003202-1747152000-1747159200@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Cottage Food Law Course - Russellville 5/13
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nFranklin County Extension Office\n410 N. Jackson Ave.\nRussellville\, AL 35653 \nContact:\nSusan Hill\nhillaps@auburn.edu\n(205) 489-5376 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/cottage-food-law-course-russellville-5-13/
LOCATION:Franklin County Extension Office\, 410 N. Jackson Ave.\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Hill":MAILTO:hillaps@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250430T173813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T134115Z
UID:10003237-1747155600-1747168200@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Boosting Soil Health and Fertility - Gadsden 5/13
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Etowah County for our Soil Health and Fertility Workshop. This event will focus on factors of poor soil health\, soil testing techniques\, soil management practices\, how to read a soil test\, and hay vs pasture nutrient requirements. Please RSVP by May 9th by calling or texting 334.870.9219.  \nLocation:\nEtowah Alfa Building\n125 Broad St\nGadsden AL 35901  \nContact:\nJenna Schmidt\njrs0283@aces.edu\n(334) 870-9219
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/boosting-soil-health-and-fertility-gadsden-5-13/
LOCATION:Etowah Alfa Building\, 125 Broad St\, Gadsden\, AL\, 35901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenna Schmidt":MAILTO:jrs0283@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250318T131901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170453Z
UID:10003170-1747159200-1747166400@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Beef Systems Short Course - Grove Hill 4/29\, 5/6\, Chatom 5/13\, 5/20
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProducers 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.  \nAddress:\nApril 29th 6-8 PM\nMay 6th 6-8 PM\nGrove Hill United Methodist Church\n104 Dubose Ave\nGrove Hill\, AL 36451 \nAddress:\nMay 13th 6-8 PM\nMay 20th 6-8 PM\nSherriff’s Training System\n17256 Jordan Street\nChatom\, AL 36518 \nContact:\nTaylor Evans\ntle0012@auburn.edu\n(251) 654-7149 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/beef-systems-short-course-grove-hill-4-29-5-6-chatom-5-13-5-20/2025-05-13/
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Evans":MAILTO:tle0012@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250307T145846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T145846Z
UID:10003142-1747216800-1747231200@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Back 2 Basics Gardening Series - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSessions include:\nMarch 12- Routine Lawn Maintenance\, with M. Garner\nMarch 26- Composting Essentials\, with B. Lubresky\nApril 9- Five Tips for Growing a More Productive Vegetable Garden\, with A. Shabel\nApril 23- TBA\nMay 14- Natural Farming Practices\, with B. Lubresky\nMay 28- TBA\nJune 11- I Want It and I Want it NOW: Practicing Patience in the Landscape\, with J. Potter\nJune 25- What’s My Climate Zone?\, with H. Jackson \nLocation:\nOnline \nContact:\nAllyson Shabel\nams0137@aces.edu\n(256) 612-6766 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/back-2-basics-gardening-series-online/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, AL
ORGANIZER;CN="Allyson Shabel":MAILTO:ams0137@aces.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250304T214846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T214846Z
UID:10003127-1747222200-1747225800@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Right Bite - Brown Bag Lunch Series - Opelika  5/14
DESCRIPTION:We will host a series of classes to learn more about healthy eating tips such as reading nutrition labels\, modifying recipes\, the truth about fats and carbohydrates; as well as sample some foods that will be prepared during the class session. \nAddress:\nLee County Extension Office\n600 S 7th St\, Suite 4\nOpelika\, AL 36801 \nContact:\nRegina Meadows\nrbm0051@auburn.edu\n(334) 752-2817 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/right-bite-brown-bag-lunch-series-opelika-5-14/
LOCATION:Lee County Extension Office\, 600 S. 7th Street\, Suite 4\, Opelika\, AL\, 36801\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Meadows":MAILTO:rbm0051@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250505T123136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T123136Z
UID:10003241-1747303200-1747310400@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Cottage Food Law Course - Scottsboro 5/15
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nJackson County Extension Office\n27115 John T Reid Pkwy\nScottsboro\, AL 35768  \nContact:\nKim Cagle\nkkc0014@auburn.edu\n(256) 574-2143 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/cottage-food-law-course-scottsboro-5-15/
LOCATION:Jackson County Extension Office\, 27115 John T. Reid Parkway\, Scottsboro\, AL\, 35768\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Cagle":MAILTO:kkc0014@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250318T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T180018Z
UID:10003173-1747332000-1747339200@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Resources for Beginning Farmers - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer - Cullman 5/15
DESCRIPTION:Is their funding to farm? Join us for this workshop to find out what financial\, educational and other resources are available for small and beginning farmers. The workshop will feature representatives from USDA agencies\, Alabama Extension\, RC&D and cover other grant funding opportunities. \nThe workshop is free\, and a light supper will be provided.\nOnline registration is required. \nIf you have accessibility needs\, contact the Cullman County Extension Office by May 1\, 2025. \nThis 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. \nLocation:\nNorth Alabama Agriplex\n1714 Talley Ho Street\nCullman\, AL 35055 \nContact:\nKira Sims\nkira.sims@auburn.edu\n(256) 737-9386 \nRegistration is closed.
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/resources-for-beginning-farmers-military-veteran-beginning-farmer-cullman-5-15/
LOCATION:North Alabama Agriplex\, 1714 Tally Ho Street\, Cullman\, AL\, 35055\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Kira Sims":MAILTO:kira.sims@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250304T154614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T134643Z
UID:10003123-1747384200-1747411200@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Homesteading Basics - Prattville  5/16
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of learning about homesteading and extend your knowledge in various topics related to homesteading. This workshop is designed for homesteaders\, beginner farmers\, established farmers looking to diversify\, horticulture enthusiasts\, and everyone in between. \nTopics will include Backyard Bees\, Getting Started with Poultry\, Soil and Plant Nutrition\, Meat Sciences\, Marketing for Farmers’ Markets\, Fruits and Vegetable Production\, Sourdough Bread\, and the Art of Sausage Making with a Breakfast Sandwich on the Homestead.  \nYouth ages 5 and up – We have some great activities scheduled for you while your parents are learning! Join us for some fun activities\, hands-on learning\, and show and tell. \nRegistration includes lunch. Please email Lucy Ellington with any specific food or accommodation requests by Monday\, May 12\, 2025. 8:30 registration\, program from 9-4PM. \n$30 – Individual\n$50 – Family \nAddress:\nCentral Alabama Community College – Prattville Campus\n1320 Old Ridge Rd E\nPrattville\, AL 36066 \nContact:\nLucy Ellington\nlee0003@auburn.edu\n(334) 329-1672 \nRegistration full.
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/homesteading-basics-prattville-5-16/
LOCATION:Central Alabama Community College – Prattville Campus\, 1320 Old Ridge Rd E\, Prattville\, 36066\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Ellington":MAILTO:lee0003@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250407T123409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T123409Z
UID:10003207-1747386000-1747411200@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological & Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Auburn 5/16
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – Auburn \nTraining 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 the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification. \nWhat is Water Chemistry Monitoring?  \nWhat is Bacteriological Monitoring?  \nProfessional Development Hours will be available through PowerSchool for educators who complete training. For more information\, please email awwprog@auburn.edu. \nFollow these steps to get started: \n1.  Register for training through this form by April 28th\, 2025. \n2.  Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form. \nOn April 28th \nParticipate 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. \nUse 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.\nBy Midnight on May 14th \nComplete the self-paced\, online coursework for the monitoring type(s) of interest. \nIntroduction 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)\nBacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)\nWater Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)\nOn May 16th\nAttend the in-person Field Day in Auburn\, 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. \nLocation: Mary Olive Thomas Demonstration Forest (MOT)\n3319 Moores Mill Rd\nAuburn\, AL 36830 \nTentative Field Day Schedule: \n9 am – Bacteriological Monitoring Session \n12 noon – Lunch Break \n1 pm – Water Chemistry Monitoring Session \n4 pm – End of Training  \nYou will receive additional details for each of these steps closer to the workshop date. \nRegister Here: aub.ie/AWW_AU_2025 \nOnly 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. \nThe 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. \nContact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu. \nAddress:\nMary Olive Thomas Demonstration Forest (MOT)\n3319 Moores Mill Rd\nAuburn\, AL 36830 \nContact:\nAlabama Water Watch\nawwprog@auburn.edu\n(334) 844-4785 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/alabama-water-watch-bacteriological-water-chemistry-monitoring-training-auburn-5-16/
LOCATION:Mary Olive Thomas Demonstration Forest\, Moores Mill Rd\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Water Watch":MAILTO:awwprog@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250404T175044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T175044Z
UID:10003206-1747472400-1747490400@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Recreational Fish Pond Workshop - Headland 5/17
DESCRIPTION:Recreational Fish Pond Meeting and Pond side demonstrations \nAddress:\nWiregrass Research and Extension Center\n167 State Hwy 134 E\nHeadland\, AL 36345 \nContact:\nJames Jones\njonesja@auburn.edu\n(334) 585-6416 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/recreational-fish-pond-workshop-headland-5-17/
LOCATION:Wiregrass Research and Extension Center\, P.O Box 217\, Headland\, AL\, 36345\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="James Jones":MAILTO:jonesja@aces.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250320T134816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T135443Z
UID:10003180-1747648800-1747756800@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:ServSafe - Moody 5/19 & 5/20
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAddress:\nMoody City Hall\n670 Park Avenue\nMoody\, AL 35004 \nContact:\nDani Reams\nacr0087@auburn.edu\n(256) 368-1694 \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/servsafe-moody-5-19-5-20/
LOCATION:Moody City Hall\, 670 Park Avenue\, Moody\, 35004\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dani Reams":MAILTO:acr0087@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162413
CREATED:20250424T133954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T203227Z
UID:10003232-1747661400-1747665000@www.aces.edu
SUMMARY:Soothing Salves - Wedowee 5/19
DESCRIPTION:Discover the roots of your food and medicine with Mandy Pearson\, Program Director for Camp Lee. Dive into the rich tradition of Appalachian folk medicine\, where plants have long been used to soothe stomach aches\, relieve headaches\, reduce fevers\, and much more. Join us for an enlightening journey through the art and science of herbal remedies and enjoy learning how to make soothing salves harvested right here in Clay and Randolph Counties. Learn\, sample\, and embrace a timeless skill through Appalachian Soothing Salves \nAddress:\nEast Central Alabama Master Gardener Association\nFirst United Methodist Church Fellowship hall\n106 W. Broad Street\nWedowee\, AL \nContact:\nSheila Bolen\ndogfacesoldier@gmail.com\n(256) 357-2847 \nEvent has passed
URL:https://www.aces.edu/event/soothing-salves-wedowee-5-19/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, Wedowee\, 106 W. Broad Street\, Wedowee\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Bolen":MAILTO:dogfacesoldier@gmail.com
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