Come learn the history and growing techniques to the Japanese art form of Kokedama. This will be a hands on activity so prepare to get your hands dirty. A Japanese inspired snack will also be provided with your registration. Address: Autauga County Extension Office 2226 Hwy 14 West Autaugaville AL 36003 Contact: Mallory Kelley jones57@auburn.edu....
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
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....
What native trees and shrubs would work best in your landscape? Cullman County Extension Coordinator will help you prepare and decide which native trees and shrubs would be ideal for your planting situation. All plants discussed will be sold at the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee Tree Sale on Saturday, February 8. The cost....
Alicia Leverette with Whitewater Creek Farm will teach you how to create your own cutting garden in your landscape. Location: Montgomery Cultural Arts Center 1018 Madison Avenue Montgomery AL Contact: Montgomery County Extension jones57@auburn.edu (334) 245-8053
Auburn University's Entrepreneur Pop-Up Workshop has helped dozens of individuals and businesses throughout Alabama save time and money by better understanding how to create, communicate, and commercialize business ideas using the Lean Startup and Business Model Canvas. Join us for this workshop to gain a better understanding of how to increase your odds of success....
Topics to be covered include cotton, corn, soybeans. Weed/insect research updates and economic outlook information. Location: Grace Fellowship Church 1412 E Nashville Ave. Atmore AL Contact: Christy Hicks christy.hicks@auburn.edu (334) 925-2493
Want to learn cost effective, low pesticide, small footprint in your raised beds. If so, Hugelkultur may be your solution! Join the Longleaf Botanical Gardens and Master Gardener Tim Kaylor to learn more about this centuries-old German method of gardening. Tim will share his experience with this effective method of gardening with a class and....
The FAMACHA Certification Training is designed to equip small ruminant producers, veterinarians, students and extension professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage parasite control in sheep and goats. This training focuses on the use of the FAMACHA system, a proven method for identifying animals affected by anemia caused by gastrointestinal parasites, particularly....
For this event you'll learn how to make bouquets, centerpieces, and how to start your own cut flower garden. Attendees will leave with their own floral creations and wildflower seeds. Join us for a wild afternoon that's all about flowers! Registration closed for this event. Address: Fayette County Extension Office 650 McConnell Loop Fayette, AL....
The Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee will hold its annual tree sale providing seedling, bare root trees for $3 per tree. The sale will begin at 9 AM and plants are sold on a first come, first served basis. The sale will end at 12 PM or when plants sell out (whichever comes first).....
Come celebrate agricultural production in our area! Food, door prizes, meet the expert, small talks, 4-H Grilling competition, pop up vegetable market and local producers- FREE and OPEN to the public. Address: Fort Mitchell Historic Site 553 Al Highway 165 South Fort Mitchell, AL Contact: Jennifer Davidson jenniferd@auburn.edu (334) 298-6845
Tallapoosa County Learn & Burn - 2/10 thru 2/14 (5PLM/5CFE) Location: Wind Creek State Park Alexander City, Alabama United States Contact: Bence Carter bcarter@alaforestry.org (334) 481-2149 Register Online
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: Lowndes County Board of Education 80 Commerce Street....
Join us for our annual Ag Outlook meeting! Topics include: - General economic outlook - Cattle market outlook and updates - Crop production outlook and updates Free to attend, lunch is provided. Please call 251-578-2762 to register Address: Evergreen Depot 100 Depot Square Evergreen, Alabama 36401 1 Contact: Conecuh County Extension Office kbr0015@auburn.edu (251) 578-2762
This training and testing is for anyone wanting to use Restricted-Use pesticides. There will be a $20 fee payable by check or money order made out to ACES. Upon passing examination, you must also send $25 to Alabama Department Of Ag and Industries. Location: Marengo County Extension Office 2400 E Coats Ave Linden, AL 36748....
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....
Topics to be covered include corn, cotton, soybean, wheat, hay and pasture information. Location: ALFA Building 1535 Pelham Road Jacksonville, AL Contact: Christy Hicks christy.hicks@auburn.edu (334) 925-2493
Webinar to discuss weed control options for bermudagrass and bahiagrass hay producers in Alabama. Address: Zoom Contact: Landon Marks mlm0013@auburn.edu (256) 706-0032
This is a public viewing session for the “Bermudagrass/Bahiagrass Weed Control Options Webinar-Zoom” being held on February 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm. The viewing session will take place at The Alabama Fish Farming Center (529 Centreville Street, Greensboro, AL 36744). This is a free event. There will be time for Q&A at the conclusion of the presentation.....
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....
This program will focus on parasite management to provide hands-on training for goat handlers to become certified in the use of the FAMACHA card system and gain the experience on how to do fecal egg counting. Through this program, producers will gain training in parasite identification, body condition scoring, proper anthelmintic use via smart drenching,....
UF and AU Extension Specialist, FL CEU's available. Registration starts at 7:00 AM Location: Grace Fellowship Church 1412 E Nashville Ave. Atmore AL 36502 Contact: Christy Hicks christy.hicks@auburn.edu (334) 925-2493
Auburn specialists will discuss best management practices of peanut production in west central Alabama. Location: Southern Sportsman Hunting Inc. 9022 US-80 Tyler, AL 36785 Contact: Blake Lanton sbl0006@auburn.edu (256) 214-9630
The Fecal Egg Count (FEC) Training Workshop aims to provide students with hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in conducting fecal egg counts, a critical tool in parasite management for small ruminants. Contact: Felix Uchenna Samuel sfu0001@auburn.edu (256) 372-4983
Join Alabama Extension, Alabama Forestry Commission and the Phenix City Tree Board on Saturday February 15, 9am until trees are gone for the annual tree giveaway. Some selections this year include: Southern Crab Apple, Eastern Redbud, Flowering (white) Dogwood, Persimmon, Red Maple. Bald Cypress, Swamp White Oak and Pecan. Address: Garrett Harrison Stadium lot Summerville....
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: Marengo County Extension Office 2400 E. Coats Ave....
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: DeKalb County Call for location (205) 217-6495 Contact:....
Join us for a valuable workshop for early childcare professionals, expecting and new parents. Learn the safest sleep practices for infants to reduce the risk of injury or death, with expert tips on creating a safe sleep environment. Community partners will also be present to share resources available to families, including baby safety products and....
Limestone county extension will be hosting a Beef Quality Assurance training and a hands-on calving demonstration at the Sheriff's Arena. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the industry. Everyone is invited to get certified and....
Peanut Production. Location: Loaves & Fishes Family Restaurant 13476 Old Tanner Williams Rd. Wilmer, AL 36587 Contact: Christy Hicks christy.hicks@auburn.edu (334) 925-2493
Specialists from Auburn University will be present to discuss best management practices of grain production in west central Alabama. Location: Blackbelt Research and Extension Center 60 Co Rd 944 Marion Junction, AL 36759 Contact: Blake Lanton sbl0006@auburn.edu (256) 214-9630
Master Gardener, Mike Forster will show you how to maintain your garden tools and new ones you may have never seen before to help make your gardening more enjoyable and easier. Location: Trinity Prattville Church 610 Fairview Avenue Prattville AL Contact: Autauga County Extension Office jones57@auburn.edu (334) 361-7273
Garden Design Principles and Techniques, Garden Journaling, Creating your Vision Board for Garden Design. Location: Grace Episcopal Church 906 Pike Road Pike Road AL Contact: Montgomery County Extension jones57@auburn.edu (334) 245-8053 Register Online
Bats provide a significant ecological service by feeding on insects and removing agricultural pests. Join us as Dr. Wesley Anderson teaches us all about Alabama's native bats. Location: Lee County Extension Office 600 S. 7th Street, Ste. 4 Opelika, AL Contact: Tammy Pannell trp0031@auburn.edu (334) 749-3353
This demonstration day is for small and beginning farmers to learn about the following equipment that will be available for rent later this year - plastic mulch layer and lifter, seed and plug planters, tiller and flail mower. Attendance to this event qualifies participants to rent equipment once available through the Alabama Extension Operation Grow....
Henry County Learn & Burn - 2/24 thru 2/28 (5PLM/5CFE) Location: TBA, Henry County, Alabama Contact: Bence Carter bcarter@alaforestry.org (334) 481-2149 Register Online
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: Lee County Extension Office 600 S. 7th St.,....
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: Leona Community Center 312 Carver Circle Eutaw, AL 35462 Contact: James Lewis jkl0048@auburn.edu (205) 799-1201 (256) 924-1869
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....
This program will cover strategies and tips for locally sourced sales. It will especially focus on selling your products at farmer's markets! Address: Pike County Extension Office 306 S Three Notch St Troy, AL 36081 Contact: Calen Monroe cbm0095@auburn.edu (334) 752-1767
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: Sheriff's Training Center 17256 Jordan Street Chatom, ALABAMA....
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: Coffee County Extension Office 1055 E McKinnon St.....
The Spring 2025 Community Garden Expo will feature exciting activities and exhibits by vendors and Alabama Extension staff. It’s also a great time to network with other gardeners and potential community garden organizers in the region. Topics include: -Why start a community garden, and who should be involved? -The rules: zoning, budgeting and sustainability -The....
Home Horticulture REA Jacob Turner will be talking about the basics of successful vegetable gardening. Address: North Shelby Library 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd Birmingham, AL 35242 Contact: Jacob Turner jzt0048@auburn.edu (334) 401-9164
Importance of Credit, Types of Credit, Credit Score vs Credit Report, Creditworthiness, Do's and Don'ts of Credit, Rebuilding Your Credit, Managing Stress. Address: Sumter County Extension Office 106 Hospital Dr Livingston, AL 35470 Contact: James Lewis jkl0048@auburn.edu (205) 799-1201 (256) 924-1869
The grain production meeting will consist agronomy in corn production, weed management, and the future of corn outlook. Location: Goshen Annex Building 575 Montgomery Street Goshen, Alabama Contact: Sedrick Mack slm0084@auburn.edu (334) 441-8384
Review the philosophy and principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System and discuss the implementation of HACCP in poultry or meat plants. Participants will receive Introductory HACCP Certification from the International HACCP Alliance. Address: Ozark Economic Development Office 3269 U. S. Highway 231 Ozark, Alabama 36360 Contact: Dianna Bourassa dvb0006@auburn.edu (334) 728-7538....
This four hour session will provide you with some tips to get going this spring and 10 hours of pesticide recertification points for ADAI ( D and R, OTPC, OTPS and REG). Address: Russell County Extension Office 508 14th Street Phenix City, ALABAMA 36867 Contact: Jennifer Davidson jenniferd@auburn.edu (334) 298-6845 Register Online
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....
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 Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Jackson County will be conducting an Feral Hog & Wildlife Management Workshop on Thursday, February 27th from 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Goose Pond Colony Resort 417 Ed Hembree Dr., Scottsboro, AL 35769. This event will provide an overview of feral hog biology, damage impact, control methods....
Best practices in growing blueberries in North Alabama, presented by Extension agents and small fruit specialists. Material will be of use to commercial growers and also relevant to home gardeners. Topics include site selection and planting, fertilization, pruning, propagation, and insect & disease management. Address: Morgan County Extension Office 3120 Hwy. 36 West, Suite B....
Please join Alabama Extension as we host our Bountiful Berries Garden-to-Pantry workshop. We will have agents from the Home Grounds team discuss blueberry and strawberry production, maintenance, and pest management. The Food Safety and Quality team will guide participants as they make their own strawberry jelly and taste test dehydrated blueberry/strawberry fruit leather. To finish....