Cherokee County-Alabama Extension

09/04/2026

This Labor Day, Alabama Extension recognizes the farmers, educators, employees, volunteers and other hardworking people whose dedication strengthens our communities and keeps Alabama moving forward.

In observance of Labor Day, Alabama Extension offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

We wish everyone a safe and restful Labor Day weekend!

09/04/2026

Want to produce more grazing days and reduce hay costs? Join us next week as forage and agricultural economics experts discuss practical strategies to improve pasture productivity and profitability. Investing in your forage program is investing in your bottom line.

Hear from Dr. Leanne Dillard (Technical Discussion) and Ken Kelley & Max Runge (Economic Discussion)

📅 September 8
⏰ 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
📍 Northwest Shoals Community College (Building 110)
Attend in person or via Zoom
Lunch provided
✏️In-Person Registration: https://www.aces.edu/go/6693
💻Zoom Registration: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/UfXH30UkR0KU1ID3FejF6A

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Let’s finish strong!

We have a new leader, and only one week left to finish strong!

Hale County has moved into first place in the Grow More, Give More 250-Pound Challenge with an impressive 15,191 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables donated. Butler County follows closely with 14,175 pounds, while Marshall, Coosa and Mobile counties round out the top five.

The competition is close, but the real victory is seeing communities across Alabama come together to help their neighbors. So far, 50 counties have reported donations, and 32 have met or exceeded the 250-pound goal.

The challenge ends next Monday, Labor Day. How many more pounds can we donate before time runs out?

Keep growing. Keep giving. Finish strong! See where your county ranks, learn more and track donations at aces.edu/go/250Challenge.

09/02/2026

All 4-H Chick Chain Participants who need practice for the Showmanship Portion of the Chick Chain Show, plan to attend one of these Clinics. I also need some older participants to assist me with the clinic, so if you want to do that call the office to let Mrs. Jennifer know.

09/02/2026

Our Health & Wellness Agent, Meaghanne Thompson, is partnering with the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center and the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce to offer an opportunity for breast cancer screenings and education, along with a delicious lunch, on September 15th.

Screenings will be available from 9am until 3pm.
The Lunch and Learn is from 11am until 1pm.

To schedule your mammogram screening, call (423) 495-4040.
To register for the Lunch & Learn and secure your meal, call (256) 845-2741.

All women should have a baseline screening mammogram between ages 35 to 40. After 40, annual screenings are recommended.

Questions? Contact Meaghanne Thompson at (256) 553-5209.

08/31/2026

GREAT NEWS!!!!

Our office number has been transferred to the new location. We can now receive calls from 256-927-3250.

Thank you for your patience during the move.

Reminder: Our new location is 130 East Main Street Centre, AL 35960 (Old Board of Education Building)

08/28/2026

08/21/2026

We are seeking qualified applications for an Extension Agent to serve on the Animal Science & Forages Team covering Northeast, AL. The successful candidate will be housed in Cherokee or DeKalb County. For More Information visit: https://jobs-auburn.icims.com/jobs/10038/animal-science-%26-forages-extension-agent----ne/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=1905&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300