Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Peanut Area Meeting WREC Headland 2/10
2025-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wiregrass Research & Extension Center, 167 State Highway 134 E., Headland, AL, 36345, US
Area Peanut meeting for growers to come learn the latest Research on Peanut production, Varieties, weed control, and disease control information from our ACES Peanut Team
Address:
Wiregrass Research & Extension Center
167 State Hwy 134 E
Headland, AL 36345
Contact:
Jimmy Jones
jonesja@auburn.edu
(334) 585-6416

Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Jacksonville 2/11
2025-02-11 10:00 - 10:30 | ALFA Building – Jacksonville, 1535 Pelham Road, Jacksonville, United States
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

Bermudagrass/Bahiagrass Weed Control Options Webinars - Zoom 2/11
2025-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Zoom, Auburn, AL, 36849, US
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
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Watch Party for Bahiagrass/Bermudagrass - Greensboro 2/11
2025-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Alabama Fish Farming Center, 529 Centreville Street, Greensboro, AL, 36744, US
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.
If you will be in attendance for the Watch Party, please RSVP to: Court Green-Johnson , (205) 659-6796, cgd0040@aces.edu.
Location:
Alabama Fish Farming Center
529 Centreville Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
Contact:
Courtney Green-Johnson
cgd0040@auburn.edu
(205) 659-6796

Purple Martin Birds in the Landscape 2/11
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 100 West Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Janell Diggs, Advanced Master Gardener will present on Purple Martin birds and how to create an inviting environment to attract them as well as their benefits to your landscape.
Location:
First Presbyterian Church
100 West Bridge Street
Wetumpka, AL
Contact:
Elmore County Extension Office
jones57@auburn.edu
(334) 567-6301

Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Talladega 2/11
2025-02-11 16:30 - 17:00 | ALFA Building – Talladega, 314 East Battle St., Talladega, United States
Topics to be covered will include corn, cotton, soybean research as well as insect/weed control. We will also talk economic outlooks.
Location:
ALFA Building
314 East battle St.
Talladega, AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Cottage Food Law Course - Hayneville 2/11
2025-02-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Lowndes County Extension Office, P.O. Box 456, Hayneville, AL, 36040, 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:
Lowndes County Extension Office,
205 East Tuskeena Street, Room 125
Courthouse Annex Building
Hayneville, AL 36040
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Small Ruminant Webinar Series
2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Online, Online, AL
Best Approaches to Managing Parasites and Other Health Concerns in Goats and Sheep
Location:
Online
Contact:
Felix Uchenna Samuel
sfu0001@auburn.edu
(256) 924 0984
Register Online

APPA Peanut Production Meeting - Auburn 2/11
2025-02-11 18:00 - 18:30 | Lazenby Farm, 11546 Society Hill Road, Auburn, United States
Peanut Production and research.
Location:
Lazenby Farm
11546 Society Hill Road
Auburn, AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Alabama's Quail Forever Program & Management - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-02-12 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.
Alabama’s Quail Forever Program & Management. Presented by John Mark Curtis, State Quail Forever Coordinator.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
Register Online

FAMACHA Card Use Certification Workshop on 2/12
2025-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Alfa Environmental Training Center, 316 Bartram Street, Livingston, 35470, United States
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, and management strategies for the reduction of parasite load in small ruminant populations.
Location:
Alfa Environmental Training Center
316 Bartram Street
Livingston, AL 35470
Contact:
Lauren Shortnacy
lkw0016@auburn.edu
(205) 809-2297
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Farm Day - Atmore 2/13
2025-02-13 07:00 - 16:30 | Grace Fellowship Church, 1412 E. Nashville Ave, Atmore, AL, 36502, US
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

Peanut Production Meeting - Tyler 2/13
2025-02-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Southern Sportsman Hunting Inc., 9022 US-80, Tyler, 36785, United States
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

Fecal Egg Count Training Workshop for Students on 2/14
2025-02-14
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
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Arbor Day - Phenix City 2/15
2025-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Garrett-Harrison Stadium, Summerville Rd & Airport Rd, Airport Rd, Phenix City, 36867, United States
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 Rd & Airport Rd, Airport Rd
Phenix City, ALABAMA 36867
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
(334) 298-6845

ServSafe - Linden 2/18 & 2/19
2025-02-18 09:00 - 2025-02-19 16:00 | Marengo County Extension Office, 2400 East Coats Ave., Linden, AL, 36748, 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:
Marengo County Extension Office
2400 E. Coats Ave
Linden, AL 36748
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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ServSafe - DeKalb County 2/18 & 2/20
2025-02-18 09:00 - 2025-02-20 11:30
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:
Christy Mendoza
cnm0012@auburn.edu
(205) 217-6495
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Safe Sleep/Infant Safety Workshop - Flomaton 2/18
2025-02-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Flomaton Public Library, 436 Dr Van Ave, Flomaton, 36441, United States
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 support services. Come connect, learn, and ensure your little one’s safety!
Address:
Flomaton Public Library
436 Dr Van Ave
Flomaton, AL 36441
Contact:
Alexia Mingo Simmons
azm0392@auburn.edu
(251) 937-7176
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Beef Quality Assurance & Hands-On Calving Management Demo on 2/18
2025-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena, 18118 Hwy 99, Athens, 35614, United States
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 get hands-on working experience with live cattle and utilizing a veterinary calving simulator.
Location:
Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena
18118 Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
Contact:
Alexandra Gotcher
acg0134@auburn.edu
(334) 752-1718
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APPA Peanut Production Meeting - Wilmer 2/18
2025-02-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Loaves & Fishes Family Restaurant, 13476 Old Tanner Williams Rd., Wilmer, United States
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

Fruit Pruning Workshop - Sylacauga 2/18
2025-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Sylacauga GROWS Community Garden at SAFE, 78 Betty Ross Lane, Sylacauga, 35150, United States
Home Horticulture REAs Jacob Turner and Dani Carroll will demonstrate how to properly prune fruit trees and vines. This will be an outside event so dress appropriately.
Address:
Sylacauga GROWS Community Garden at SAFE
78 Betty Ross Lane
Sylacauga, AL 35150
Contact:
Jacob Turner
jzt0048@auburn.edu
(334) 401-9164
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APPA Peanut Production Meeting - Robertsdale 2/18
2025-02-18 18:00 - 18:30 | Alfa Insurance – Robertsdale, 21332 AL-59, Robertsdale, United States
Peanut Production.
Location:
Alfa Insurance
21332 AL-59
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Pasture and Hay Field Weed Management Meeting - Tyler 2/18
2025-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Southern Sportsman’s Lodge, 9022 US-80, Tyler, 36785, United States
Weed species pressure continues to be a competitive factor affecting producer profits and yields in Alabama cattle systems. As a result, it is necessary to develop integrated strategies that alleviate potential losses due to problematic weeds. This program’s objectives are to, 1) Increase producers’ knowledge of troublesome weeds that may lead to economic and environmental losses, 2) Increase adoption of integrated, systems-based weed management techniques, and 3) Improve crop yields and animal performance by proactive weed control approaches.
Address:
Southern Sportsman’s Lodge
9022 US-80
Tyler, AL 36785
Contact:
Josh Elmore
elmorjb@aces.edu
(334) 850-7859
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Grain Production meeting - Marion Junction 2/19
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Blackbelt Research and Extension Center, 60 County Road 944, Marion Junction, AL, 36759, US
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

Garden Tools and Maintenance 2/19
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Trinity Prattville Church, 610 Fairview Avenue, Prattville, United States
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 2/20
2025-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 906 Pike Road, Pike Road, AL, 36064, US
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
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Bats of Alabama - Opelika 2/20
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, US
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
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Small Farm Equipment Demo - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer - 2/20
2025-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Wallace State Horticulture Complex, 801 Main Street, Hanceville, 35077, United States
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 HELP program.
The workshop is free, but space is limited.
Online registration required.
This is NOT a home gardening event.
If you have accessibility needs, contact the Cullman County Extension Office by February 6, 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:
Wallace State Horticulture Complex
801 Main Street
Hanceville, AL 35077
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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Adult Fundamentals Cooking Class - Wetumpka 2/20
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Rd, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Unlock the chef within you! Join our “Fundamentals of Cooking” class, cook delicious meals at home. Whether you’re a complete novice or someone looking to refine your basic skills, this class will equip you with the confidence and knowledge needed to create simple, tasty dishes.
Address:
Elmore County Extension Office
340 Queen Ann Road
Wetumpka, ALABAMA 36092
Contact:
Brenda Henson
brenda.henson@auburn.edu
(334) 567-6301
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Heart Health Nutrition Exhibit
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | University of North Alabama Student Recreation Center, 333 Covington Street, Florence, 35632, United States
Setting up a Heart Health Nutrition Exhibit at a Cardio Class
Location:
University of North Alabama Student Recreation Center
333 Covington Street
Florence, AL 35632
Contact:
Elaine Softley
kes0021@auburn.edu
(256) 324-2851
