Owning a Private Well in Alabama: Is your water well?
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Beef Quality Assurance Training - Autaugaville 2/3
2025-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 Hwy 14 West Suite E, Autaugaville, AL, 36003, US
The Alabama Beef Quality Assurance Program (BQA) is modeled after national guidelines developed and adopted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The Alabama BQA program is conducted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in partnership with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association.
Individuals who attend a Beef Quality Assurance training workshop and pass a test administered at the workshop, can become Alabama BQA Certified producers. This can and should include anyone involved in beef cattle production and may include individuals who do not own or market animals, such as ranch hands or farm workers.
Address:
Autauga County Extension Office
2226 AL-14 W
Autaugaville, AL 36003
Contact:
Josh Elmore
elmorjb@aces.edu
(334) 850-7859
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Cottage Food Law Course - Greensboro 2/4
2025-02-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Hale County Extension Office, 701 Hall Street, Greensboro, AL, 36744, 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:
Hale County Extension Office
701 Hall Street
Greensboro, ALABAMA 36744
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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ServSafe - Spanish - Talladega 2/4,5,6
2025-02-04 09:00 - 2025-02-06 16:30 | Talladega County Extension Office, 132 N. Court St., Talladega, AL, 35160, 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:
Talladega County Extension Office
132 Court Street North
Talladega, AL 35160
Contact:
Dani Reams
acr0087@auburn.edu
(256) 368-1694
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Kokedama Workshop - Autaugaville 2/4
2025-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 Hwy 14 West Suite E, Autaugaville, AL, 36003, US
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
(334) 567-6301
Registration ends at 8:00 PM, January 30.
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Baldwin HED
2025-02-04 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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Cottage Food Law Course - Linden 2/4
2025-02-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Marengo County Extension Office, 2400 East Coats Ave., Linden, AL, 36748, 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:
Marengo County Extension Office
2400 E. Coats Ave
Linden, AL 36748
Contact:
Alice Moore
amm0167@auburn.edu
(334) 216-0738
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Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Robertsdale 2/6
2025-02-04 18:00 - 18:30 | Alfa Insurance – Robertsdale, 21332 AL-59, Robertsdale, United States
Topics include research updates on corn, cotton, soybeans as well as insects/weed control.
Location:
Alfa Insurance
21332 SR-59
Robertsdale, AL
Contact:
Christy Hicks
christy.hicks@auburn.edu
(334) 925-2493

Native Trees for Me - Lunch & Learn - 2/5
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
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 is $10 per person, and the program includes a light lunch. Online registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up early.
The event is hosted by the North Alabama Agriplex and the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee.
Location:
North Alabama Agriplex
1714 Talley Ho Street
Cullman, AL 35055
Contact:
Kira Sims
kira.sims@auburn.edu
(256) 737-9386
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Sowing Your Cutting Garden 2/5
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Montgomery County Extension Office, 6281 Trotman Rd, Montgomery, AL, 36116, US
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

Entrepreneur Pop-Up Workshop
2025-02-06 09:15 - 13:45 | 1103 Selma Ave, 1103 Selma Ave, Selma, AL
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 prior to spending unnecessary time and money.
Who Should Attend:

Anyone Thinking About Starting a Business but Needing Ideas
Anyone with a Business Idea or Side Hustle, But Not Sure What to do Next
Existing Business Owners Wanting to Increase Sales of Current Offerings
Existing Business Owners Needing to Create New Ideas or Test New Ideas

What You Will Learn:

Why New Business Ideas Fail and How to Improve Your Odds of Success
How to Differentiate Your Business Using Innovative Business Models and Technology
How to Quickly Create and Test New Ideas Before Investing Time and Money

This program is presented through a partnership of the Auburn University Outreach and Economic Development Institute and the Auburn University Harbert College of business and is sponsored in part by the EDA University Center Program awarded under ED22ATL3030035 by the DOC. Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution /employer.
Address:
Selma- Dallas County Public Library
(Vaughn Meeting Room)
1103 Selma Ave
Selma, AL
Contact:
David Daniel, Jr
danieda@aces.edu
(334) 875-3200
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Field Focus Agronomy Meeting - Atmore 2/6
2025-02-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Grace Fellowship Church, 1412 E. Nashville Ave, Atmore, AL, 36502, US
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

(Hugelkulture), ever heard of it? - Heflin 2/6
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Heflin Recreation Center, 1228 Coleman Street, Heflin, 36264, United States
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 demonstration.
Free to the Public
Location:
Heflin Recreation Center
1228 Coleman Street
Heflin, AL 36264
Contact:
Michelle Bain
mdb0090@auburn.edu
(256) 463-2620
