Week of Events
VCLLI Fall ’24: Tai Chi for Seniors
VCLLI Fall ’24: Tai Chi for Seniors
In-Person Series: Participate in Tai Chi with a small group at Alabama A&M University. During the weekly sessions, engage in movement aimed at improving balance, preventing falls in older adults, and reducing some sources of pain.Address:Alabama A&M University Wellness Center4011 Meridian StreetNormal, AL 35762Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/TaiChiF24
VCLLI F ’24: Meaningful Monday Estate Planning
VCLLI F ’24: Meaningful Monday Estate Planning
Free virtual workshop series presented in collaboration with Faulkner Law. Register: www.aces.edu/go/4449 Topics: October 7 - Estate Planning Overview October 14 - Last Will and Testament October 21 - Powers of Attorney for Finances October 28 - Alabama Advance DirectiveContact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/4449
Beef Systems Short Course – Franklin County
Beef Systems Short Course – Franklin County
The Beef Systems Short Course is a multi-night lecture series covering the fundamentals of beef production and is geared for new and limited experience producers. There is a $40 registration fee, and all participants will receive a copy of Extension’s recently updated Alabama Beef Handbook. Topics Covered Forages and Nutrition Herd Health and Reproduction....
Better Process Control School for Acidified Foods
Better Process Control School for Acidified Foods
Better Process Control School (BPCS) for Acidified Foods meets the FDA requirements for an acidified food manufacturer. This course is a two-day course in which you are required to attend and pass course assessments throughout the two-days. Please register before Oct 22, 2024.Address:Etowah County Extension Office inside the Courthouse800 Forrest Ave. Ste. 400 (4th floor)Gadsden,....
VCLLI F’24:Fitness for Seniors (Virtual)
VCLLI F’24:Fitness for Seniors (Virtual)
Register: www.aces.edu/go/FitnessF24 Join a virtual fitness class targeting mature adults. No equipment needed. In your small floor space, let's move to better health . Each exercise routine will include fitness boxing (a combination of body exercises and boxing techniques) and will accommodate all physical capabilities.Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/FitnessF24
AL Cottage Food Training- Greeneville
AL Cottage Food Training- Greeneville
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....
Lawrence County Drug Take Back and Electronics Recycling Day
Lawrence County Drug Take Back and Electronics Recycling Day
The Moulton Extension Office is partnering with The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office and Quest Diagnostics to host an electronics recycling and drug takeback event. Bring your computer towers, laptops, cell phones, tablets, and gaming systems for recycling. Electronics that will not be accepted include any item over 40 lbs., small appliances, televisions, and monitors. Pharmaceuticals....
Bats of Alabama
Health Extension for Diabetes
Health Extension for Diabetes
Health Extension for Diabetes is a unique education and support program that connects participants to local clinical resources through partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers. Through a series of 8 sessions provided over 4 months, participants receive education for living with diabetes as well as support from each other, trained extension agents, and....
Beef Systems Short Course – Franklin County
Beef Systems Short Course – Franklin County
The Beef Systems Short Course is a multi-night lecture series covering the fundamentals of beef production and is geared for new and limited experience producers. There is a $40 registration fee, and all participants will receive a copy of Extension’s recently updated Alabama Beef Handbook. Topics Covered Forages and Nutrition Herd Health and Reproduction....
At Home Beekeeping Series
At Home Beekeeping Series
Join us from home on the last Tuesday of each month for this FREE online alternative to your usual beekeeping club meeting. Experts will present on timely topics and the presentation will be followed by Q&A. Sessions include: • October 29: Considerations when starting a small beekeeping business, with Amy Vu (UFL) • November 19:....
Demonstration and Research Training
Demonstration and Research Training
Demonstration and Research Commercial Applicator permit (D&R) Training and exam! October 30, 2024 If you need to receive your Commercial Applicator D&R permit or D&R points (10) this is the program for you. The program includes a day of training, lunch and the option to test at the end of the training. If you are....
Better Process Control School for Acidified Foods
Better Process Control School for Acidified Foods
Better Process Control School (BPCS) for Acidified Foods meets the FDA requirements for an acidified food manufacturer. This course is a two-day course in which you are required to attend and pass course assessments throughout the two-days. Please register before Oct 22, 2024.Address:Etowah County Extension Office inside the Courthouse800 Forrest Ave. Ste. 400 (4th floor)Gadsden,....
Natural Resources Webinar Series – Venomous Snakes of Alabama
Natural Resources Webinar Series – Venomous Snakes of Alabama
Join us to learn more about Alabama's venomous snakes as we discuss their identification, habitats, and how to live among the snakes in our state.Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143Register Online
Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
Come purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables and plants at this old-fashioned Farmers Market!Address:Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium LotPhenix City, AL 36867Contact:Jennifer Davidsonjenniferd@auburn.edu(334) 298-6845
Cottage Food Law Training- Anniston
Cottage Food Law Training- Anniston
Cottage Food Training/Certification is for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home. This certification is good for 3 years.Address:Calhoun County Extension Office1702 Noble Street # 108Anniston, AL 36201Contact:Dani Reamsacr0087@aces.edu(256) 368-1694Register Online
Marketing Tools for Livestock Producers
Marketing Tools for Livestock Producers
Cattle marketing for all cattle producers including new, beginning and traditionally underserved producers.Address:Blackbelt Research and Extension Center60 County Road 944Marion Junction, AL 36759Contact:Ken Kelleykellewi@auburn.edu(251)238-0373
AL Cottage Food Training – Tuscaloosa
AL Cottage Food Training – Tuscaloosa
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....
Poultry PPT Webinar Series
Poultry PPT Webinar Series
Webinar Series is being developed to educate the poultry industry personnel on various topics related to commercial poultry production and processing.Contact:Bill Dozierbill.dozier@auburn.edu3347590283Register Online
Growing Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
Growing Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
Shiitake mushrooms are easily grown at home. At this workshop, you will inoculate a log with mushroom spawn and learn how to care for it in order to produce your own crop of edible mushrooms.Address:Morgan County Extension Office3120 Hwy 36 WHartselle, AL 35640Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766Register Online
Ask a Master Gardener & Horticulture Education Booth at the National Peanut Festival
Ask a Master Gardener & Horticulture Education Booth at the National Peanut Festival
While visiting the National Peanut Festival, stop by the Ask a Master Gardener Booth! Each year the Master Gardeners have the Ask a Master Gardener Booth. We give out Extension Publications, Master Gardener Helpline cards, play a game called “Are You Smarter Than A Gardener”, invite others to take the upcoming Master Gardener course, and....
Volunteer Trainer – Alabama Water Watch Water Quality Monitoring Training
Volunteer Trainer – Alabama Water Watch Water Quality Monitoring Training
Alabama Water Watch Bacteriological and Water Chemistry Monitoring Training - Orange Beach Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry and Bacteriological Monitoring and recertification. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification. Follow these steps to....
Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference
Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference
One day gathering with classes, vendors, refreshments and lunch for ecological farmers & gardeners, organic producers, and holistic thinkers. Speakers (farmers and university professionals) discussing a range of agroecology topics for both commercial fruit & vegetable producers and home gardeners. Pre-session farm tour of Jones Valley downtown site available to a limited number of participants....
Ask a Master Gardener & Horticulture Education Booth at the National Peanut Festival
Ask a Master Gardener & Horticulture Education Booth at the National Peanut Festival
While visiting the National Peanut Festival, stop by the Ask a Master Gardener Booth! Each year the Master Gardeners have the Ask a Master Gardener Booth. We give out Extension Publications, Master Gardener Helpline cards, play a game called “Are You Smarter Than A Gardener”, invite others to take the upcoming Master Gardener course, and....