Alabama Cooperative Extension System

4-H Beekeeping - Brewton 4/8
2025-04-08 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Learn beekeeping basics through classroom education and hands-on learning. This program is for youths and their parents.
Location:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

Produce Safety Grower Training - Montgomery 4/8
2025-04-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Auditorium, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36107, US
Produce growers and others interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. The PSA Grower Training course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement.
What to Expect:
The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:

Intro to Produce Safety
Worker Health, Hygiene & Training
Soil Amendments
Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, & Land Use
Agricultural Water (Part 1: Production Water; Part 2: Postharvest Water)
Post-Harvest Handling & Sanitation
How to develop a farm food safety plan

Growers must attend entire course to receive certification.
Location:
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
Montgomery, AL
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Safe Sleep/Infant Safety Workshop - Greenville 4/8
2025-04-08 10:00 - 14:00 | LBW Community College Conference Center, 750 Greenville Bypass, Greenville, AL, 36037, US
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:
LBW Community College
Wendell Mitchell Conference Center
750 Greenville Bypass, Greenville, AL 36037
Contact:
Alexia Mingo Simmons
azm0392@auburn.edu
(251) 847-2295
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Helping Bees with Your Landscape - Birmingham 4/8
2025-04-08 10:30 - 11:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Join Shelby County Master Gardener Marisa Masters for a fun hour learning how to help the bees with your landscape!
Address:
North Shelby Library
5521 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
Contact:
Jacob Turner
jzt0048@auburn.edu
(334) 401-9164
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Small Ruminant Webinar Series
2025-04-08 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

Learn to Market your Market - Athens 4/8
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Limestone County Extension Office, 1109 W Market St, Ste. A, Athens, AL, 35611, US
Free event open to all NW AL farmers market sellers
Meal will be provided. RSVP via online registration or call: (256) 232-5510
We will start with a general presentation of farmers market tips to help you get started for the upcoming market season.
The second part of this event will be discussing why you should join the Farmers Market Research Program.
This program is designed to enhance sales skills of farmers market vendors.
This initiative, successfully trialed in Pennsylvania and New York through Cornell Cooperative Extension, is now available throughout Northwest Alabama.
The main requirement to participate is to download the Square app to track point-of-sale transactions. I would like to provide potential participants an overview of best-selling practices tailored for farmers market vendors. At this same meeting, I can also start registering participants who would like to start with our program.
For information, feel free to check out the program’s website to learn more.
https://farmersmarketresearch.cornell.edu/
Address:
Limestone County Extension Office
1109 W. Market St.
Athens, AL 35611
Contact:
Roshell Rosales Aguilar
rzr0053@auburn.edu
(256) 232-5510
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Back 2 Basics Gardening Series - Online
2025-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | 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
Register Online

An Overview of Foreign Holdings of U.S. Agricultural Land - Natural Resources Webinar Series
2025-04-09 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.
An Overview of Foreign Holdings of U.S. Agricultural Land. Presented by Mykel Taylor, Auburn University.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Norman Haley
nvh0001@aces.edu
(256) 630-4248
Register Online

Financial Missteps - Eutaw 4/9
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Rolling Wood Apartments Complex, 750 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:
Rolling Wood Apartments Complex
750 West End Street
Eutaw, AL 35462
Contact:
James Lewis
jkl0048@auburn.edu
(205) 799-1201
(256) 924-1869

Spray Applicator Training - Brewton 4/10
2025-04-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Any grower needing a private pesticide permit is invited to attend.
Training and Testing 8am
Testing Only 1pm
$20 Training and Testing/$10 Testing Only
Address:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Contact:
Jacob Kelley
jtk0016@auburn.edu
(251) 867-7760
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Cottage Food Law Course - Tuscaloosa 4/10
2025-04-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th Street (park on 8th Street), Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, 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:
Tuscaloosa County Extension Office
2513 7th St. (Park on 8th St.)
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Direct Marketing Beef - Jasper 4/10
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Walker County Extension Office, 1501 N Airport Rd, Jasper, AL, 35504, US
Learning how to raise, finish, and market beef directly to the customer.
Address:
Walker County Extension Office
1501 North Airport Road
Jasper, AL 35504
Contact:
Dylan Gilbert
DLG0032@auburn.edu
(205) 221-3392
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Learn to Market your Market - Florence 4/10
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Lauderdale County Extension Office, 802 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Free event open to all NW AL farmers market sellers
Meal will be provided. RSVP via online registration or call: (256) 232-5510
We will start with a general presentation of farmers market tips to help you get started for the upcoming market season.
The second part of this event will be discussing why you should join the Farmers Market Research Program.
This program is designed to enhance sales skills of farmers market vendors.
This initiative, successfully trialed in Pennsylvania and New York through Cornell Cooperative Extension, is now available throughout Northwest Alabama.
The main requirement to participate is to download the Square app to track point-of-sale transactions. I would like to provide potential participants an overview of best-selling practices tailored for farmers market vendors. At this same meeting, I can also start registering participants who would like to start with our program.
For information, feel free to check out the program’s website to learn more.
https://farmersmarketresearch.cornell.edu/
Address:
Lauderdale County Extension Office
802 Veterans Drive
Florence, AL 35630
Contact:
Roshell Rosales Aguilar
rzr0053@auburn.edu
(256) 232-5510
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Heirs Property Education Series Presented by the Alabama Heirs Property Alliance - Online
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Online, AL
Week 1 (4/3/25): Heirs Property Essentials – Navigating family discussions and building consensus around shared landownership.
Week 2 (4/10/25): Legal Strategies & Tax Essentials – Equipping families with actionable legal and financial tools to clear titles and safeguard property.
Week 3 (4/17/25): Proactive Estate Planning – Educating landowners on creating wills and trusts to prevent future issues.
Week 4 (4/24/25): Unlocking Agricultural & Forestry Potential – Highlighting ways to sustainably develop land for farming, forestry, or other entrepreneurial opportunities.
Location:
Online Webinar
Contact:
Adam Rabinowitz
adam.rabinowitz@auburn.edu
(334) 844-5620
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Wiregrass Area Pesticide Safety Training - Headland 4/11
2025-04-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Wiregrass Research and Extension Center, P.O Box 217, Headland, AL, 36345, US
Pesticide Safety Training for Private Applicators
Points meeting for Commercial Applicators if attend full meeting
Address:
Wiregrass Research and Extension Center Auditorium
167 State Hwy 134 E
Headland, AL 36345
Contact:
James Jones
jonesja@auburn.edu
(334) 585-6416
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Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training - University of West Alabama 4/11
2025-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | University of West Alabama, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL, 35470, US
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training – University of West Alabama
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 25th, 2025: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Ui4sApkj7tOmJ8
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification through this form.
On March 25th
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 April 9th
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 April 11th
Attend the in-person Field Day at the University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer.
Field Day Schedule and Venue: To Be Determined
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:
University of West Alabama
Venue/ Address to be determined
Contact:
Alabama Water Watch
awwprog@auburn.edu
(334) 844-4785
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Right Bite - Brown Bag Lunch Series - Opelika 4/11
2025-04-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, US
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.
Address:
Lee County Extension Office
600 S 7th St, Suite 4
Opelika, AL 36801
Contact:
Regina Meadows
rbm0051@auburn.edu
(334) 752-2817
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Beekeeping Skills - Regional Queen Rearing Workshop - Huntsville Botanical Gardens 4/12
2025-04-12 08:00 - 16:30 | Huntsville Botanical Gardens, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL, 35805, US
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:
Huntsville Botanical Gardens
4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
Contact:
Selina Bruckner
szb0130@auburn.edu
(334) 329-2675
Note: Must have at least one year of beekeeping experience to attend the workshop.
Register Online

Homesteading Workshop - Eldridge 4/12
2025-04-12 08:30 - 14:00 | Eldridge Community Center, 208 Smothers Avenue, Eldridge, 35554, United States
Join us for an educational workshop on the basics of homesteading, where we’ll dive into essential skills and expand your knowledge across various topics. Whether you’re a beginner homesteader, aspiring farmer, or passionate about horticulture, this workshop is for you!
Topics covered will include Soil & Plant Nutrition, Sustainable Gardening, Fermenting Cabbage, the Extension Well Water Program, Extension Resources, Forages, and Direct Marketing for Swine & Small Ruminants.
Registration is $10 and includes lunch. Please contact Ronni Rena Brasher by April 4th with any dietary restrictions or requests for reasonable accommodations.
Address:
Eldridge Community Center
208 Smothers Avenue
Eldridge, AL 35554
Contact:
Ronni Brasher
rrb0006@auburn.edu
(205) 932-8941
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Beginning Beekeeper Monthly Series - Brewton 4/12
2025-04-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Learn beekeeping management skills. Appropriate for all levels. Classroom and apiary education. Bring your protective gear for work in the apiary!
Location:
Escambia County Extension Office
175 Ag Science Drive
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Contact:
Millie Murphree
mem0355@auburn.edu
(205) 723-9631

Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve - Owens Cross Roads 4/12
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Hays Nature Preserve, 7161 US-431, Owens Cross Roads, 35763, United States
Huntsville will observe Earth Day on Saturday, April 12, during a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebration at the Hays Nature Preserve. The public is invited to enjoy earth-friendly exhibitors with informative and interactive displays, vegetable plant giveaway, face painting, concessions and more.
The entertainment schedule is as follows:
10-11 a.m.: Music by Lashay B, a radio personality and DJ
11-11:45 a.m.: Michael Green and The Science Machine, Science Show for Everyone
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Music by Lashay B, a radio personality and DJ
1-2 p.m.: Vicky the Bat Lady, Educational Bat Show
Parking may be limited at Hays Nature Preserve during Earth Day festivities, but parking is available at the Mark Russell Recreational Center, 429 Taylor Road. Huntsville Transit will pick up attendees from the Mark Russell Center and take them to the Hays Nature Preserve education building. Signs will note drop off/pickup locations.
Location:
Hays Nature Preserve
7161 US-431,
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Contact:
Karnita Garner
kfg0003@auburn.edu
(256) 612-4169

ServSafe - Lafayette 4/15 & 4/16
2025-04-15 09:00 - 2025-04-16 16:00 | ALFA Building – Lafayette, 1006 Avenue A SE, Lafayette, 36862, 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:
ALFA Building – Lafayette
1006 Avenue A SE
Lafayette, AL 36862
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Cottage Food Law Course - Crossville 4/15
2025-04-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Sand Mountain Research Center, 13112 AL 68, Crossville, 35962, 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:
Sand Mountain Research Center
13112 AL 68
Crossville AL 35962
Contact:
Christy Mendoza
cnm0012@auburn.edu
(205) 217-6495
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Home Gardening - Vernon 4/15
2025-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Vernon City Hall, 44425 Highway 17, Vernon, 35592, United States
If you want to learn the basics of gardening at home, where to start, how to prevent pests, what to grow, etc. then join us for our Home Gardening event at Vernon City Hall. We will have refreshments, door prizes, and handouts for you to take home. Registration is required for this event and the fee is $5. Register online or call the Lamar County Extension Office at 205-695-7139.
Address:
Vernon City Hall
44425 Highway 17
Vernon, AL 35592
Contact:
Makahla Holloway
mgh0120@auburn.edu
(251) 423-9415
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Agricultural Outlook Meeting - Livingston 4/15
2025-04-15 12:00 - 14:00 | ALFA Environmental Training Center – Livingston, 316 Bartram Street, Livingston, 35470, United States
Join us on April 15th, from 12:00-2:00pm, for an Agricultural Outlook Meeting on the campus of The University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL.
Two guest presenters, Mr. Max Runge and Mr. Ken Kelley, will discuss:

General Agricultural Economic Outlooks
Cattle Market Outlooks and Updates
Current Market Trends

This is a FREE event and lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP by April 11th
Address:
Alfa Environmental Training Center – Livingston
316 Bartram Street
Livingston, AL 35470
Contact:
Courtney Green-Johnson
cgd0040@auburn.edu
(205) 659-6796
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Cottage Food Law Course - Ashland 4/15
2025-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Clay County Extension Office, 93 County Road 31, Ashland, AL, 36251, 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:
Clay County Extension Office
93 Co Rd 31
Ashland, AL 36251
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Financial Missteps - Eutaw 4/15
2025-04-15 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

Cottage Food Law Course - Lafayette 4/15
2025-04-15 17:00 - 20:00 | ALFA Building – Lafayette, 1006 Avenue A SE, Lafayette, 36862, 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:
ALFA Building – Lafayette
1006 Avenue A SE
Lafayette, AL 36862
Contact:
Janet Johnson
johns16@auburn.edu
(334) 703-2237
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Cool Season Variety Testing Walk - Clanton 4/16
2025-04-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Chilton Research and Extension Center, 120 County Rd 756, Clanton, AL, 35045, US
Join us for a field visit where we will walk through plots of different cool-season forage varieties of ryegrass, wheat, rye, oats and triticale planted side-by-side to visually compare growth, yield potential, disease resistance, and other characteristics under specific environmental conditions.
Address:
Chilton Research and Extension Center
120 County Road 756
Clanton, AL 35045
Contact:
Josh Elmore
elmorjb@aces.edu
(334) 850-7859
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Cottage Food Law Course - Online 4/16
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:30
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:
Online
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Contact:
Rebecca Catalena
rjc0026@auburn.edu
(251) 234-1050
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