Week of Events
ServSafe – Tuskegee
ServSafe – Tuskegee
Food Protection Manager Certification Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Pre-registration required. Class starts at 9 am CST both days.Address:Macon County Extension Office207 N. Main StreetTuskegee, AL 36083Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237Register Online
ServSafe class- Butler
ServSafe class- Butler
Food Safety Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for retail food permit holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.Address:218 S Hamburg AveCHOCTAW COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICEButler, AL 36904Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738Register Online
VCLLI Sp ’24: Tai Chi Exercise
VCLLI Sp ’24: Tai Chi Exercise
Meeting weekly in the AAMU Wellness Center Register by calling 256.372.7022Address:Alabama A&M UniversityWellness CenterNormal, AL 35762Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
Be Ready Lowndes County
Be Ready Lowndes County
Residents will learn how to plan for severe weather events, and they will receive FREE NOAA Weather Radios, while supplies last. REGISTRATION is required for this event by calling 334-548-2315.Address:Ft. Deposit Senior Center15 Milner StreetFt. Deposit, AL 36032Contact:Tana Shealeytjs0032@auburn.edu(334) 548-2315
Spring Garden Lunch and Learn
Spring Garden Lunch and Learn
Participants will learn how to start a spring garden as well a Pollinator Garden.Address:1 Depot SquareGreenville, AL 36037Contact:Sharlean Briggsszb0031@auburn.edu(334) 382-5111
VCLLI Sp ’24: Meaningful Monday Estate Planning
VCLLI Sp ’24: Meaningful Monday Estate Planning
2/26 Overview of Estate Planning 3/4 Advance Directive for Healthcare 3/11 Power of Attorney for Finances 3/18 Organizing Important Papers 3/25 Last Will and Testament Register at www.aces.edu/go/3940Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/3940
2024 Alabama Beef Systems Short Course – Southeast Region
2024 Alabama Beef Systems Short Course – Southeast Region
A multi-date (March 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th) introduction series on beef cattle production. The series consist of eight topics delivered in 1 hour individual classroom presentations. The topics (Economics, Meat Science, Forages, Nutrition, Herd Health, Reproduction, Record Keeping and Environmental Stewardship) are aimed to inform new and beginning producers about basic beef production practices....
ServSafe – Tuskegee
ServSafe – Tuskegee
Food Protection Manager Certification Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Pre-registration required. Class starts at 9 am CST both days.Address:Macon County Extension Office207 N. Main StreetTuskegee, AL 36083Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237Register Online
Very Berry Garden to Pantry- Leroy
Very Berry Garden to Pantry- Leroy
Please join Alabama Extension as we host our Very Berry 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 blueberry jam and taste test dehydrated strawberries. To finish off the....
ServSafe class- Butler
ServSafe class- Butler
Food Safety Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for retail food permit holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.Address:218 S Hamburg AveCHOCTAW COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICEButler, AL 36904Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738Register Online
Cotton Production Meeting
Cotton Production Meeting
Cotton Production Meeting. Topics include but not limited to: Weed Management, Insect Management, Variety Selection, and In-season Management. to Register Contact Blake Lanton at (256) 214-9630Address:Shelby County Extension Office55 Kelley LaneColumbiana, AL 35051Contact:Blake Lantonsbl0006@auburn.edu(256) 214-9630
VCLLI Sp ’24: Artisan Skin Care
VCLLI Sp ’24: Artisan Skin Care
Small-scale skin care production (soap, lotion, and more) is something that can be easily done from the home while making high-quality products at an affordable cost of production. They can easily compete with or exceed the quality of commercial products, are fun to make, and take up minimal space and time at your home. These....
Lunch and Learn – Landscaping basics
Lunch and Learn – Landscaping basics
Learn the basics of home landscapingAddress:Lincoln Library47475 US-78Lincoln, AL 35096Contact:Jacob Turnerjzt0048@auburn.edu(334) 401-9164
2024 Alabama Beef Systems Short Course – Southeast Region
2024 Alabama Beef Systems Short Course – Southeast Region
A multi-date (March 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th) introduction series on beef cattle production. The series consist of eight topics delivered in 1 hour individual classroom presentations. The topics (Economics, Meat Science, Forages, Nutrition, Herd Health, Reproduction, Record Keeping and Environmental Stewardship) are aimed to inform new and beginning producers about basic beef production practices....
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn
Please join us for the Wiregrass Master Gardener Association's lunch & learns! Topics include Roses 101, Water Features, Spooky Spiders, and so many others. It is on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12noon-1PM (excluding in June due to the 3rd Wednesday falling on the Juneteenth holiday, it is on June 26th)! Please bring....
Lee County Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
Lee County Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
These classes are designed for the farmers who need to take the private pesticide applicator test in order to purchase restricted use products. However, we will be discussing chemical safety and sprayer calibration at this class, so anyone who sprays pesticides on a large scale will benefit from this training even if a restricted pesticide....
Produce Safety Class in Columbiana, AL
Produce Safety Class in Columbiana, AL
This class is open to all fruit and vegetable producers.The PSA provides fundamental, science-based, on-farm food safety knowledge to fresh fruit and vegetable farmers, packers, regulatory personnel and others interested in the safety of fresh produce. This includes assessing produce safety risks, implementing Good Agricultural Practices, and how to meet regulatory demands associated with the....
ServSafe class- Carrollton
ServSafe class- Carrollton
Food Safety Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for retail food permit holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.Address:Service Center Building Auditorium155 Reform StreetCarrollton, AL 35447Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738Register Online
Row Crops Round Table Discussion
Row Crops Round Table Discussion
The Agronomic Crops team will be hosting a Round Table discussion for various row crops. The Extension Specialist would like to hear directly from Row Crop producers in the area to have back and forth interactions discussing the challenges that you may be facing year after year and research-based information that can be applied on....
VCLLI Sp ’24: Greeting Cardmaking (Virtual)
VCLLI Sp ’24: Greeting Cardmaking (Virtual)
Let your creativity flow through the folds, cuts and embellishments of your uniquely designed greeting card. Using simple low-cost supplies, we will create personalized greetings cards for gifts or keeps. Register at www.aces.edu/go/Vcardmaking Your mailing address is needed to receive the cardmaking kit.Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/vcardmaking
Vegetable Gardening 101
Vegetable Gardening 101
Please join us as we discuss the basics of backyard vegetable gardening. Topics include planning, variety selection, planting, maintenance and more!Address:629 County Road 7Hayden, AL 35079Contact:Bethany O'Rearbethany@aces.edu(205) 274-2129Register Online
Annual Flower Bed Success
Annual Flower Bed Success
Horticulturist and Master Gardener, Karen Weber will present on annual flower plants and varieties and how to create beautiful flower beds of color in your landscape.Address:610 Fairview Ave.Prattville, AL 36066Contact:Trinity United Methodist Churchjones57@aces.edu3343617273
Alabama Smart Yards: Native Fruits in Alabama
Alabama Smart Yards: Native Fruits in Alabama
30 minute webinar on the native fruits of AlabamaContact:Dani Carrollcarrodl@auburn.edu(256) 458-6043Register Online
Franklin County Private Pesticide Training/Testing
Franklin County Private Pesticide Training/Testing
These classes are designed for the farmers who need to take the private pesticide applicator test in order to purchase restricted use products. However, we will be discussing chemical safety and sprayer calibration at this class, so anyone who sprays pesticides will benefit from this training even if a restricted pesticide license is not needed.....
ServSafe class- Carrollton
ServSafe class- Carrollton
Food Safety Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for retail food permit holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.Address:Service Center Building Auditorium155 Reform StreetCarrollton, AL 35447Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738Register Online
VCLLI Sp ’24: Nutrition to Support Healthy Aging
VCLLI Sp ’24: Nutrition to Support Healthy Aging
Engage in an intergenerational experience as students of Alabama A&M University Department of Family and Consumer Sciences provide valuable information on appropriate food consumption to aid the health journey as we age. Register: www.aces.edu/go/SrNutritionS24Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/SrNutritionS24
Safe Sleep
Safe Sleep
Join us in Baldwin County for a Community Safety Baby Shower. This is a one day event that is free to attend. Safe Sleep Education, Infant CPR, and Car Seat Safety will be provided. Participants will receive a free pack n' play and sleep sack. Other community partners will be in attendance.Address:21332 AL-59Robertsdale, AL 36567Contact:Alexia....
Corn, Soybean, and Small Grains Production Meeting
Corn, Soybean, and Small Grains Production Meeting
Production Meeting focusing on Corn, Soybeans, and Small Grains. Topics include but not limited to: Weed Management, Disease Updates, and Variety Selection. To register contact Blake Lanton (256) 214-9630.Address:Talladega County Extension Office132 N Court StTalladega, AL 35160Contact:Blake Lantonsbl0006@auburn.edu(256) 214-9630
Maintenance and Management of Landscape Trees (2)
Maintenance and Management of Landscape Trees (2)
This workshop covers important aspects of tree maintenance and management. More specifically there will be talks and hands-on activities related to risk assessment of hazardous trees, appropriate tree selection and chainsaw safety training. The audience includes municipal workers in Phenix City and nearby municipalities, homeowners, master gardeners etc.Address:Idle Hour Community Center 3743 Moon Lake DrivePhenix....
Small Business Cafe: Small Business is Big Business with the Federal Government
Small Business Cafe: Small Business is Big Business with the Federal Government
Learn How to Do Business with the Federal Government! Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur? Join us as Paula Mensah, Procurement Analyst with the United States General Services Administration, walks us through how small businesses can locate opportunities to do business with GSA and gain insight on what the federal government buys. Discussion....
2024 Alabama BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) Producer Training – New Brockton, AL
2024 Alabama BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) Producer Training – New Brockton, AL
Beef producer training to teach and reinforce best management production practices to offer assurances to the consuming public concerning the quality, safety and wholesomeness of American produced beef. Training includes pre-course and post-course examinations to measure gained knowledge and retention by producer participants. Qualified producers completing the training do receive a BQA certification number and....
Basics of Landscape Design Class
Basics of Landscape Design Class
Shane Harrris, County Extension Coordinator and horticulturist with Tallapoosa County Extension, will be teaching a "Basics of Landscape Design" class. Homeowners and gardeners will learn the process of analyzing a potential project site, evaluating the needs and wishes around a residence, and selecting plants that perform well in that environment. Particpants will practic sketching out....
Empowering Farmers – Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training
Empowering Farmers – Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training
The Empowering Farmers Project has developed accommodations for the Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training. In this training farmers will receive information in the following: ● Introduction to Produce Safety ● Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training ● Soil Amendments ● Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use ● Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest....
Basics of Landscape Design Class
Basics of Landscape Design Class
Shane Harrris, County Extension Coordinator and horticulturist with Tallapoosa County Extension, will be teaching a "Basics of Landscape Design" class. Homeowners and gardeners will learn the process of analyzing a potential project site, evaluating the needs and wishes around a residence, and selecting plants that perform well in that environment. Particpants will practic sketching out....