Twitter Logo Use #30DaysofSavings to respond to 30 questions that will be posed daily from February 1 to March 2, 2019. Are you ready to learn ways to save in 2019. Follow the hashtag #30DaysofSavings and learn something new every day. Your thoughts and ideas about saving money will provide inspiration, motivation, and “how-to” tips ... read more
The Pelham Public Library and the Shelby County Extension System will be hosting a Pruning Shrubs & Trees Workshop in the Pelham Public Library located at 2000 Ballpark Road, Pelham, Alabama 35124.The program is for anyone that is interested in pruning shrubs and/or trees. The program will cover Pruning ... read more
4-H youth ages 9-15 are you ready for summer camp? Get ready for 3 days and 2 nights of fun at the Alabama 4-H Youth Development Center. Camp dates are June 12-14. Registration is open February 11-22. Space is limited to 18 youth. Cost is $115. There is a non-refundable ... read more
Scale Back Alabama (SBA) is a free, statewide weight-loss program for those who live and work in Alabama, ages 18 and older. Each year, starting in January, teams of two strive to lose 10 pounds each to be entered into a drawing for cash prizes. The program has been a ... read more
Contributed by: Rudy Yates, Regional Extension Agent Two meetings are scheduled for February offering farmers access to the latest research on row crop production and auxin herbicide training. On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - Noon, farmers may attend a freeRow Crop Production Meeting (Corn, Cotton and Soybeans) ... read more
January 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 (Each date - 10:00 A.M.) Compassion & Hope Food Basket - Soup Kitchen, 1728 Main Street, Brent, AL Anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes, family members, and caregivers are welcome! For More Information Click HEREaces.edu ... read more
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Finishing Out Winter Feeding Profitably By: Alex Tigue, Animal Science and Forages Regional Extension Agent For cattle producers across the country, feeding the cowherd in the winter is arduous task that will ultimately decide whether they are profitable or not for the entire year. Most spend the majority of ... read more
Farming in the New YearFarming in the New Year As we get started in a new year, resolutions abound and we set our sights on making improvements over the previous year. In conjunction, the mission statement of Alabama Extension is to "enable people to improve their quality ... read more
Groundwater FestivalThe 2019 Henry County Groundwater Festival will be April 12, 2019, at Landmark Park in Dothan, AL. This years theme is H2O: The More You Know. Henry County 4th graders get the chance to participate in the Groundwater Festival's tshirt design competition. The winner will have their ... read more
For Cotton Producers = A cotton meeting planned at AL & Micks BBQ in Snead, at 5:00 p.m. on January 31. For additional information on this meeting contact REA Eddie McGriff at 256 – 557 – 2375 or e-mail at dem0029@aces.edu. ... read more
Farming in the New Year As we get started in a new year, resolutions abound and we set our sights on making improvements over the previous year. In conjunction, the mission statement of Alabama Extension is to ‘enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being’. ... read more
Over the last few years, there has been a strong interest in honey bees and backyard beekeeping. So much so that in 2014, Tallapoosa County Extension hosted a Beginner Beekeeping Course. Surprisingly, over 70 people from all across the area participated in the first course. Soon after, the ... read more
A Clean Day Program is planned for Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington Counties on December 14, registration required. This program will allow you, at no cost, to bring up to 1,000 pounds of unwanted pesticides for safe and environmentally sound disposal. Products that will be disposed ... read more
Please make plans to join us for Extension & 4-H Open House on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 3-6pm. We will announce Fall 4-H Contest winners and will serve light refreshments. Hope to see you there! ... read more
The Talladega County Extension office is excited to be offering a new 4-H Project during the 2018 - 2019 4-H Year. We are currently taking registrations for the HOP TO IT! Pet Rabbit Project. The Pet Rabbit Project is designed to teach 4-H Members recommended management practices for the growing ... read more
Flooding can cause major damage to buildings and homes. After severe weather, homeowners must begin the task of drying out after the floodwaters recede. Source: Drying Out After a Flood - Extension Daily ... read more
The 4-H fun doesn't stop when school's out! We have a summer full of fun activities to keep you busy. Come try new things or start a new hobby. We have everything from growing and cooking food to exploring the outdoors and blasting rockets. Registration: Pre-registration ... read more
Teens For Their Future On Wednesday, May 2nd we had our third annual Teens For Their Future luncheon, this marks the end of another successful year for the program! Teens For Their Future (TFTF) is an abstinence education program for 6th grade. Teen Leaders are an integral part of ... read more
2018 Northwest Alabama 4-H Market Lamb Project The 4-H Market Lamb Project will allow youth the opportunity to raise and exhibit a market lamb. Project outcomes: Youth develop responsibility Increase livestock management skills Develop record keeping and financial management skills Introducton to animal science industry & careers ... read more
Do you want to learn more about gardening? Have you thought about becoming a Master Gardener volunteer? Then join us!! Classes will be at the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office on Tuesdays for 10 weeks beginning on February 13, 2018. Topics include Vegetable Gardening, Annuals and Perennials, Lawn Care, Weed Identification, ... read more
Are you taking the right bites out of your food choices?We all want to make healthier food choices, but sometimes the information can be hard to understand and there are competing opinions as to what is the healthier food choice. Attend the Right Bite Cooking Class at the Blount ... read more
What are you planning to do on Monday, February 19? Local schools are closed to observe Presidents' Day. Want to sit around bored or have fun learning computer programming? Winston County 4-H will be offering a Computer Programming Day Camp from 12:30 pm-4:00 pm at the Winston County Extension Office ... read more
We often think of spring and summer as the time of year for beautiful blooms and gardens full of color. However there are many annuals available to add color to landscape and bed plantings during the fall. For more information on planting for fall and much more click the ... read more
Small scale fruit and vegetables, high tunnel production, IPM, farm management and more! Come join the Alabama Extension staff along with experts from across Alabama for an interactive training on vegetable production, small business marketing, pest management, and much, much, more. Build for farmers, open to everyone. Training will be ... read more
Each year, August 1st is the start of a new 4-H year! With each year, Covington County County 4-H has expanded, but we know that parents still have lots of questions. We've put together some of the most frequently asked questions. You can always feel free to drop by our ... read more
Pickens County 4-Hers had a wonderful time at 4-H Summer Camp 2017! These active 4-Hers participated in various activities including rock climbing, giant swing, golf, basketball, volleyball, archery, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, survival skills, art, rocketry, scavenger hunting, and much more! The post Summer Camp 2017! appeared first on ... read more
Lamar County 4-Hers had a wonderful time at 4-H Summer Camp 2017! These active 4-Hers participated in various activities including rock climbing, giant swing, golf, basketball, volleyball, archery, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, survival skills, art, rocketry, scavenger hunting, and much more! The post Summer Camp 2017! appeared first on ... read more
Registration is currently being accepted for 4-H Summer Camp held at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, AL. June 19 - 21, 2017. Any Walker County 4-H member age 9 - 14 are eligible to attend. The cost is $110.00 and includes transportation, insurance, room, t-shirt, snacks and meals. Space is ... read more
On June 8, 2017 8 Fayette County 4-H members attended the "For Art's Sake!" summer day camp. Participants received art instruction including geometric shape design, general painting techniques, color blending and shadowing techniques taught by 4-H Agent Assistant Wanda McDaniel. Campers also learned to make salt paintings using ... read more
Memories of the fall of 2016 and its impacts on pasture availability and cow nutritional status are still fresh on most every Alabama cattle producer’s mind. As fall calving programs move past the breeding season and spring programs focus on this important time, many producers are likely scratching their heads as ... read more
We Are At It Again... Jackson County 4-H will once again host an exciting “hands-on” driver’s education workshop for teens. The Jackson County Extension Office continues to partner with the Sports Car Clubs of America in both the Huntsville, AL & Chattanooga, TN regions. This is our fourth year ... read more
Sumter County Cooperative Extension partnered with the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development (UACED) to celebrate Read Across America Day 2017 by placing reading kits that includes Dr. Seuss classic books, stickers, book markers, and pencils in school libraries. Read Across America Day is an annual celebration that takes ... read more
Mobile County 4-H is excited to open registration for our 2017 Chick Chain project! The 4-H Chick Chain project is a wonderful project designed to teach 4-H members management practices for growing and raising chickens. Participation in the 4-H Chick Chain project will help youth ... Develop poultry management skills ... read more
2017 Money Management Calendars Come by the Elmore County Extension Office and pick up your free copy of the 2017 Money Management Calendar! This is an excellent tool for keeping track of expenses, budgeting, and remembering payment and due dates. The post Money Management Calendars Are Here!! appeared ... read more
Hey, guys! Let's get excited about summer and start talking about summer camp 2017. Call our office for more information! 251-578-2762 The post Summer Camp 2017 appeared first on Conecuh County Extension Office. ... read more
4-H youth from seven West Alabama counties will participate in the Chick Chain Show and Auction on October 8, 2016. They have worked hard caring for their chickens and keeping up to date records. This show and auction serves as the culmination of 6 months of hard work. Please ... read more
2018 Replacement Female Sale The 20th Annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale was held August 31st 2018 at Alabama Livestock Auction in Uniontown Alabama. 17 Consignors marketed a total of 231 head of bred heifers and 7 open heifers. Bred heifers averaged $1,867 and open heifers averaged $1,457. The ... read more
On May 5, 4-H’ers presented the Escambia County Regional Child Advocacy Center with donated supplies from the 2015-2016 4-H community service project. This past year, Alabama 4-H, TGIF and Alabama’s Network of Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) partnered in a statewide community service project. Local 4-H members from Escambia, Conecuh ... read more
Deer Food Plot Tips Most folks in the Deep South are in the midst of firing up their tractors or ATVs and getting winter food plots installed on their whitetail properties. Winter food plots serve as a supplement to a white-tailed deer’s diet during a time of nutritional stress after ... read more
Grass Masters is a comprehensive four-day study (two hours) on basic topics from Soil Fertility and Weed Control to Plant Physiology and Grazing Systems. The cost of the program will be $40.00 and this will provide the power point presentations in a manual, light refreshments and a Grass Masters ... read more
The Urban Environmental Science Education Program (UESEP) provides education that introduces environmental concepts and issues to youth and adult. The goal is to deliver research-based environmental education and outreach programs that stimulate societal change and lead to more environmentally conscious lives for Alabama citizens. For more information, contact Phillip ... read more
Butler County Extension Office in partnership with the Alabama Securities Commission conducted a Youth Learning About Money Management program for the City of Greenville, Dunbar Recreation Summer Program. The YLAMM program consisted of speakers from the Alabama Securities Commission on investing, Guardian Credit Union on credit, and Hannah Z, ... read more
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TVREC Herd Grass Tetany is the topic of Paul Vining's Winter 2019 Newsletter. Check it out at http://offices.aces.edu/lawrence/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2019/01/Winter-2019_Grass-Tetany-Prevention_Vining.pdf ... read more
Twitter Logo Use #30DaysofSavings to respond to 30 questions that will be posed daily from February 1 to March 2, 2019. Are you ready to learn ways to save in 2019. Follow the hashtag #30DaysofSavings and learn something new every day. Your thoughts and ideas about saving money will provide inspiration, motivation, and “how-to” tips ... read more
The Pelham Public Library and the Shelby County Extension System will be hosting a Pruning Shrubs & Trees Workshop in the Pelham Public Library located at 2000 Ballpark Road, Pelham, Alabama 35124. The program is for anyone that is interested in pruning shrubs and/or trees. The program will cover Pruning ... read more
4-H youth ages 9-15 are you ready for summer camp? Get ready for 3 days and 2 nights of fun at the Alabama 4-H Youth Development Center. Camp dates are June 12-14. Registration is open February 11-22. Space is limited to 18 youth. Cost is $115. There is a non-refundable ... read more
A radio program by Lisa C. Murphy. To download right click on link and save as mp3: The post Approaches to Debt Reduction appeared first on Marion County Extension Office. ... read more
Scale Back Alabama (SBA) is a free, statewide weight-loss program for those who live and work in Alabama, ages 18 and older. Each year, starting in January, teams of two strive to lose 10 pounds each to be entered into a drawing for cash prizes. The program has been a ... read more
Finishing Out Winter Feeding Profitably By: Alex Tigue, Animal Science and Forages Regional Extension Agent For cattle producers across the country, feeding the cowherd in the winter is arduous task that will ultimately decide whether they are profitable or not for the entire year. Most spend the majority of ... read more
The post Alabama 4-H Summer Camp - Jefferson County Information appeared first on Jefferson County Extension Office. ... read more
For Cotton Producers = A cotton meeting planned at AL & Micks BBQ in Snead, at 5:00 p.m. on January 31. For additional information on this meeting contact REA Eddie McGriff at 256 – 557 – 2375 or e-mail at dem0029@aces.edu. ... read more
Farming in the New Year As we get started in a new year, resolutions abound and we set our sights on making improvements over the previous year. In conjunction, the mission statement of Alabama Extension is to ‘enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being’. ... read more
The post Private Pesticide Applicator Training/Testing Class - 2019 appeared first on Macon County Extension Office. ... read more
Over the last few years, there has been a strong interest in honey bees and backyard beekeeping. So much so that in 2014, Tallapoosa County Extension hosted a Beginner Beekeeping Course. Surprisingly, over 70 people from all across the area participated in the first course. Soon after, the ... read more
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Lee County Extension System The post appeared first on Lee County Extension Office. ... read more
A Clean Day Program is planned for Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington Counties on December 14, registration required. This program will allow you, at no cost, to bring up to 1,000 pounds of unwanted pesticides for safe and environmentally sound disposal. Products that will be disposed ... read more
The 30th Annual Felix Norman Montgomery County Natural Resources TourCoordinated by the Montgomery County Natural Resources Committee Thursday, October 25, 2018Host: Stephan & Joyce Turnipseed The post The 30th Annual Montgomery County Natural Resources Tour appeared first on Montgomery County Extension Office. ... read more
The post Alabama Cottage Food Law: Food Safety Training Course appeared first on Hale County Extension Office. ... read more
Please make plans to join us for Extension & 4-H Open House on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 3-6pm. We will announce Fall 4-H Contest winners and will serve light refreshments. Hope to see you there! ... read more
Register Now for our 2019 Master Gardener Class!!! The post 2019 Spring Tri-County Master Gardener Class for Madison, Morgan, and Limestone Counties appeared first on Madison County Extension Office. ... read more
The Talladega County Extension office is excited to be offering a new 4-H Project during the 2018 - 2019 4-H Year. We are currently taking registrations for the HOP TO IT! Pet Rabbit Project. The Pet Rabbit Project is designed to teach 4-H Members recommended management practices for the growing ... read more
Chilton County U-Pick Crops and Operators Available Crops: BLACKBERRIES (McCraw, Petals) BLUEBERRIES (Doster, G&G, Petals) CITRUS (G&G) FIGS (McCraw, Petals) MUSCADINES (Petals) NECTARINES (McCraw) PEACHES (J. Durbin, G&G, McCraw, Sunshine) PLUMS (G&G, McCraw) PUMPKINS (Sugar Hill) STRAWBERRIES (Hale, G&G, J. Durbin, Sugar Hill, Sunshine) TOMATOES (G&G, J. Durbin, Sunshine) ... read more
Flooding can cause major damage to buildings and homes. After severe weather, homeowners must begin the task of drying out after the floodwaters recede. Source: Drying Out After a Flood - Extension Daily ... read more
Marshall County 4-H is piloting a new project for 2018. The 4-H Production Goat project. Please see the rules, guidlines and sign up sheet here: 2018 Rules, Guidelines & Registration Form The post Marshall County 4-H Market Goat Project appeared first on Marshall County Extension Office. ... read more
The 4-H fun doesn't stop when school's out! We have a summer full of fun activities to keep you busy. Come try new things or start a new hobby. We have everything from growing and cooking food to exploring the outdoors and blasting rockets. Registration: Pre-registration ... read more
Teens For Their Future On Wednesday, May 2nd we had our third annual Teens For Their Future luncheon, this marks the end of another successful year for the program! Teens For Their Future (TFTF) is an abstinence education program for 6th grade. Teen Leaders are an integral part of ... read more
2018 Northwest Alabama 4-H Market Lamb Project The 4-H Market Lamb Project will allow youth the opportunity to raise and exhibit a market lamb. Project outcomes: Youth develop responsibility Increase livestock management skills Develop record keeping and financial management skills Introducton to animal science industry & careers ... read more
Do you want to learn more about gardening? Have you thought about becoming a Master Gardener volunteer? Then join us!! Classes will be at the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office on Tuesdays for 10 weeks beginning on February 13, 2018. Topics include Vegetable Gardening, Annuals and Perennials, Lawn Care, Weed Identification, ... read more
What are you planning to do on Monday, February 19? Local schools are closed to observe Presidents' Day. Want to sit around bored or have fun learning computer programming? Winston County 4-H will be offering a Computer Programming Day Camp from 12:30 pm-4:00 pm at the Winston County Extension Office ... read more
We often think of spring and summer as the time of year for beautiful blooms and gardens full of color. However there are many annuals available to add color to landscape and bed plantings during the fall. For more information on planting for fall and much more click the ... read more
Each year, August 1st is the start of a new 4-H year! With each year, Covington County County 4-H has expanded, but we know that parents still have lots of questions. We've put together some of the most frequently asked questions. You can always feel free to drop by our ... read more
Pickens County 4-Hers had a wonderful time at 4-H Summer Camp 2017! These active 4-Hers participated in various activities including rock climbing, giant swing, golf, basketball, volleyball, archery, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, survival skills, art, rocketry, scavenger hunting, and much more! The post Summer Camp 2017! appeared first on ... read more
Lamar County 4-Hers had a wonderful time at 4-H Summer Camp 2017! These active 4-Hers participated in various activities including rock climbing, giant swing, golf, basketball, volleyball, archery, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, survival skills, art, rocketry, scavenger hunting, and much more! The post Summer Camp 2017! appeared first on ... read more
On June 8, 2017 8 Fayette County 4-H members attended the "For Art's Sake!" summer day camp. Participants received art instruction including geometric shape design, general painting techniques, color blending and shadowing techniques taught by 4-H Agent Assistant Wanda McDaniel. Campers also learned to make salt paintings using ... read more
The post Small Business Workshop June 15 & 16 appeared first on Perry County Extension Office. ... read more
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will hold a Cotton and Soybean Pest Management Scouting Short Course on Tues., June 6th at the Autauga County Agricultural Center. A complete agenda is below. For more information, please contact Rudy P Yates, Jr., Regional Extension Agent – Agronomic Crops, Marengo County Extension Office, ... read more
Memories of the fall of 2016 and its impacts on pasture availability and cow nutritional status are still fresh on most every Alabama cattle producer’s mind. As fall calving programs move past the breeding season and spring programs focus on this important time, many producers are likely scratching their heads as ... read more
Please join us for the 4-H Dog Show on Saturday, May 13, 2017 starting at 9:00 am at the Houston County Farm Center in Dothan. 4-H DOG SHOW FLYER_05082017 The post 4-H Dog Show - May 13, 2017 at 9:00am - Houston County Farm Center appeared first on Houston County ... read more
We Are At It Again... Jackson County 4-H will once again host an exciting “hands-on” driver’s education workshop for teens. The Jackson County Extension Office continues to partner with the Sports Car Clubs of America in both the Huntsville, AL & Chattanooga, TN regions. This is our fourth year ... read more
Mobile County 4-H is excited to open registration for our 2017 Chick Chain project! The 4-H Chick Chain project is a wonderful project designed to teach 4-H members management practices for growing and raising chickens. Participation in the 4-H Chick Chain project will help youth ... Develop poultry management skills ... read more
2017 Money Management Calendars Come by the Elmore County Extension Office and pick up your free copy of the 2017 Money Management Calendar! This is an excellent tool for keeping track of expenses, budgeting, and remembering payment and due dates. The post Money Management Calendars Are Here!! appeared ... read more
4-H youth from seven West Alabama counties will participate in the Chick Chain Show and Auction on October 8, 2016. They have worked hard caring for their chickens and keeping up to date records. This show and auction serves as the culmination of 6 months of hard work. Please ... read more
2018 Replacement Female Sale The 20th Annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale was held August 31st 2018 at Alabama Livestock Auction in Uniontown Alabama. 17 Consignors marketed a total of 231 head of bred heifers and 7 open heifers. Bred heifers averaged $1,867 and open heifers averaged $1,457. The ... read more
On May 5, 4-H’ers presented the Escambia County Regional Child Advocacy Center with donated supplies from the 2015-2016 4-H community service project. This past year, Alabama 4-H, TGIF and Alabama’s Network of Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) partnered in a statewide community service project. Local 4-H members from Escambia, Conecuh ... read more
Deer Food Plot Tips Most folks in the Deep South are in the midst of firing up their tractors or ATVs and getting winter food plots installed on their whitetail properties. Winter food plots serve as a supplement to a white-tailed deer’s diet during a time of nutritional stress after ... read more
Grass Masters is a comprehensive four-day study (two hours) on basic topics from Soil Fertility and Weed Control to Plant Physiology and Grazing Systems. The cost of the program will be $40.00 and this will provide the power point presentations in a manual, light refreshments and a Grass Masters ... read more
The Urban Environmental Science Education Program (UESEP) provides education that introduces environmental concepts and issues to youth and adult. The goal is to deliver research-based environmental education and outreach programs that stimulate societal change and lead to more environmentally conscious lives for Alabama citizens. For more information, contact Phillip ... read more
Butler County Extension Office in partnership with the Alabama Securities Commission conducted a Youth Learning About Money Management program for the City of Greenville, Dunbar Recreation Summer Program. The YLAMM program consisted of speakers from the Alabama Securities Commission on investing, Guardian Credit Union on credit, and Hannah Z, ... read more
