Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Library Lunch and Learn - Phenix City 1/16
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 501 17th Ave, Phenix City, 36867, United States
Make a Fresh Start: Good money management is a habit. Successfully managing money takes a little effort and consistency. Come learn to use the tools you need to be MoneyWise.
Address:
Phenix City – Russell County Library
501 17th Ave
Phenix City, AL 36867
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
(334) 298-6845

Cottage Food Law Course - Fayette
2025-01-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Fayette County Extension Office, 650 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL, 35555, 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:
Fayette County Extension Office
650 McConnell Loop
Fayette, ALABAMA 35555
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
Register Online

Beef Quality Assurance - Jacksonville 1/16
2025-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Alfa Insurance – Jacksonville, 1535 Pelham Rd S, Jacksonville, 36265, United States
Beef Quality Assurance Training and Certification
Location:
Alfa Insurance
1535 Pelham Rd S
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Contact:
Jenna Schmidt
jrs0283@aces.edu
(334) 870-9219

Small Fruit for Small Farms - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer - 1/16
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Learn the ins and outs of small fruit production, including ideal varieties for North Alabama, crop establishment, and pest management for blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and muscadine grapes.
The workshop is free, and a light supper will be provided.
Online registration is required.
If you have accessibility needs, contact the Cullman County Extension Office by January 9, 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 Tally Ho Street
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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ServSafe - EXAM ONLY - Gadsden 1/17
2025-01-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Etowah County Extension Office, 800 Forrest Avenue, Suite 400, Gadsden, AL, 35901, 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:
Etowah County Extension Office
800 Forrest Ave Suite 400 (4th floor)
Gadsden AL 35901
Contact:
Christy Mendoza
cnm0012@auburn.edu
(256) 547-7936
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Free Electronic Waste Recycling and Shredding - Dothan 1/18
2025-01-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Solomon Chevrolet, 4886 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan, 36303, United States
Join us in our free electronics recycling event. Just place the your old or broken electronics in your vehicle, drive up, and a volunteer will unload them for you. Bring paper products for shredding provided by Assured Data Destruction.
Help protect the environment by recycling old and unused electronics and paper!
Address:
Solomon Chevrolet
4886 Montgomery Hwy
Dothan, AL 36303
Contact:
Nikki Cobb
nzc0088@auburn.edu
(256) 836-3189

Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast Health Fair
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Shoals Conference Center
Set up a Nutrition Exhibit
Location:
Shoals Conference Center
Contact:
Elaine Softley
kes0021@auburn.edu
(256) 324-2851

ServSafe - Vernon 1/21 & 1/30
2025-01-21 09:00 - 2025-01-30 15:00 | Lamar County Extension Office, 281 Columbus Avenue NW, Vernon, AL, 35592, 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:
Lamar County Extension Office
281 Columbus Avenue NW
Vernon, ALABAMA 35592
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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Baldwin HED
2025-01-21 10:00 - 12:00
A FREE 8-session program to connect individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes with clinical resources through partnerships with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Location:
Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center
8300 AL-104
Fairhope, ALABAMA 36532
Contact:
Alexia Mingo Simmons
azm0392@auburn.edu
(251) 937-7176
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Small Ruminant Webinar Watch Party on 1/21 in Greensboro
2025-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Hale County Extension Office, 701 Hall Street, Greensboro, AL, 36744, US
Sheep and goat producers and small ruminant enthusiasts are invited to attend an in-person live stream of the evening’s Small Ruminant Production Webinar session offered online by Alabama Cooperative Extension at Alabama A&M University and gain access to having questions answered in real-time on small ruminant production.
Location:
Hale County Extension Office
701 Hall Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
Contact:
Lauren Shortnacy
lkw0016@auburn.edu
(205) 809-2297
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Private Applicator RUP Training WREC - Headland 1/21
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Wiregrass Research And Extension Center Auditorium, 167 AL Hwy 134 East, Headland, AL, 36345, US
Private Applicator Training for RUP pesticide permit
Fee covers meal and training
Additional $25 (check) due for 3 year permit to ADAI
Address:
Wiregrass Research and Extension Center Auditorium
167 State Hwy 134 E
Headland, AL 36345
Contact:
James Jones
jonesja@auburn.edu
(334) 585-6416
Register Online

Produce Safety Cleaning and Sanitizing Workshop - Cleveland 1/22 & 1/23
2025-01-22 09:00 - 2025-01-23 16:00 | Blount County Multi-Purpose Center, 6700 County Road 1, Cleveland, 35049, United States
Workshop covering best practices of cleaning and sanitizing within the context of the Produce Safety rule, with perspectives from industry, cooperative extension, and regulatory agencies. It will include an overview on the Produce Safety rule and draft guidance to understand the current regulatory framework and requirements associated with cleaning and sanitizing for covered produce on covered farms.
Address:
Blount County Multi-Purpose Center
6700 County Road 1
Cleveland, AL 35049
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Owning a Private Well in Alabama: Is your water well?
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL
Join us on the Natural Resources Webinar Series for a session on owning a private well in Alabama. Gather information on where to get well water tested and other resources for maintaining a healthy water source. Presented by Jessie Curl from the Auburn University Water Resources Center.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Kerry Steedley
kes0150@aces.edu
(334) 350-0485
Register Online

Owning a Private Well in Alabama: Is your water well? - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-01-22 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.
Owning a Private Well in Alabama: Is your water well? Presented by Jessie Curl, AU Water Resources Center and FWNR & Aquatics Resources.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
Register Online

Nuisance Wildlife Management - Spanish Fort
2025-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | 5 Rivers, 30945 5 Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, 36527, United States
Living near intrusive neighbors can be a challenge. Especially when they howl in the middle of the night, slither through your yard, chew on your house, and steal your food. Wildlife neighbors certainly can present problems at times. Yet wildlife also can be beneficial and even enjoyable neighbors. Join us as we discuss various wildlife species that can cause issues to your home or property and the different methods of management for each.
Address:
5 Rivers – Alabama’s Delta Resource Center
30945 5 Rivers Blvd.
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Contact:
Andrea Robards
ajr0163@auburn.edu
(251) 395-7525
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Wiregrass Cotton Expo
2025-01-23 08:00 - 13:30 | National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, 5622 US-231, Dothan, AL, 36301, US
We invite the Farmers of our Tri-State Region to the Wiregrass Cotton Expo to gain valuable knowledge into the latest cotton technologies, practices, and marketing trends that will help enhance their productivity and profitability in the 2025 growing season. This event also provides a excellent opportunity to network with Extension Specialist, industry experts, fellow farmers and agricultural supplies to stay ahead with the latest information in a competitive cotton market.
Address:
National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds
5622 US 231
Dothan, Alabama
Contact:
James Jones
jonesja@auburn.edu
(334) 585-6416

Peach Production Meeting - Clanton 1/24
2025-01-24 09:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church Clanton, 210 6th Street North, Clanton, AL, 35045, US
Attendees will learn about different aspects of peach management and IPM strategies. Topics include chill accumulation, Dormex evaluation, insect management, bacterial spot management, and new cultivar releases.
Location:
First Baptist Church Clanton
210 6th Street North
Clanton, AL 35045
Contact:
Lucy Edwards
Lawreda@auburn.edu
(205) 280-6268

Beginner Beekeeping Workshop - Hartselle 1/25
2025-01-25 08:30 - 14:30 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 AL HWY 36 W, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
Do you want to begin keeping bees but aren’t sure where to start? Join us for this basic beekeeping course that will teach you what you need to know to keep bees in your first year. Course instructors are experienced beekeepers from the Lawrence County Alabama Beekeepers Association. Class size limited. Materials and lunch included. One year membership to Lawrence County Beekeepers Association included. $30 registration fee (make payable to Tennessee Valley Beekeeping Association). Registration required.
Location:
Morgan County Extension Office
3120 Hwy 36 W
Hartselle, AL 35640
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@aces.edu
(256) 612-6766

ServSafe - Mobile 1/27 & 1/28
2025-01-27 09:00 - 2025-01-28 15:00 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, 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:
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 - Nauvoo 1/27 & 1/28
2025-01-27 09:00 - 2025-01-28 15:00 | Camp McDowell, Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, AL, 35578, 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:
Camp McDowell
105 Delong Road
Nauvoo, ALABAMA 35578
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
Register Online

ServSafe - Phenix City 1/27 & 1/28
2025-01-27 09:00 - 2025-01-28 16:00 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, 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:
Russell County Extension Office
508 14th Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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ServSafe - Selma 1/27 & 1/28
2025-01-27 10:00 - 2025-01-28 16:00 | Trustmark Bank, 310 Broad Street, Selma, AL, 36702, 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:
Trustmark Bank
310 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36702
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Cottage Food Law Course - Phenix City 1/27
2025-01-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, 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:
Russell County Extension Office
508 14th Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
Register Online

Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Shorter 1/28
2025-01-28 16:30 - 17:30 | E. V. Smith Research Center, 4725 County Road 40, Shorter, AL, 36075, US
Join Auburn University Extension Specialist to recap 2024 row crop research and look ahead to 2025 season.
Location:
EVS Research Center
4725 County Road 40
Shorter, AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Wild Hog Management - 1/28
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Brent Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2446 Main Street, Brent, 35034, United States
Wild hogs are one of the most invasive species in North America and managing them once they are on your property is difficult. This workshop will include the following topics: Top 10 mistakes in pig control, Top 10 must-do’s for pig control, updates on soil and water conservation committee’s feral swine program, Update on USDA Wildlife Services efforts to control pigs, equipment demonstrations.
Location:
Brent Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
2446 Main Street
Brent, AL 35034
Contact:
Michelle Giddens
mcg0046@auburn.edu
(205) 926-4310
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Home Energy Workshop - Greeneville 1/29
2025-01-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, 750 Greenville Bypass, Greenville, 36037, United States
Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Butler County Extension, and OCAP are sponsoring a Save Energy-Save Money Workshop. Learn low-cost and no-cost ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency and lower your electric bills.
Address:
750 Greenville Bypass
Greenville, AL 36037
Contact:
Sharlean Briggs
szb0031@auburn.edu
(334) 382-5111

Wildlife in a One Health Perspective - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-01-29 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.
Wildlife in a One Health Perspective. Presented by Amanda Gross, Auburn University.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
Register Online

Cottage Food Law Course - Vernon 1/30
2025-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Lamar County Extension Office, 281 Columbus Avenue NW, Vernon, AL, 35592, 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:
Lamar County Extension Office
281 Columbus Avenue NW
Vernon, ALABAMA 35592
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
Register Online

Livestock Outlook Meeting - Cullman 1/30
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:00
This meeting will offer insight to provide a better understanding of the anticipates costs for beef cattle, forages, production budgets. As well as providing tips to improve herd profitability.
Address:
Seymore’s BBQ
34 CR 137
Cullman AL 35057
Contact:
Dylan Gilbert
dlg0032@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376

Cottage Food Law Course - Double Springs 1/31
2025-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Bank First, 10 Blake Drive, Double Springs, 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:
Bank First
10 Blake Drive
Double Springs, AL
Contact:
Susan Hill
hillaps@auburn.edu
(205) 489-5376
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