Chilton Research and Extension Center

10/20/2026

2026 Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference
November 7 and 8, 2026
Jones Valley Teaching Farm - 701 25th Street N., - Birmingham, AL 35203
Online registration required. $20 registration fee

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System invites you to the second annual Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference.

10/16/2026

Chilton Fall Landowner Tour
October 23, 2026
8 am - 2 pm
Registration 8 am - 8:45 am Tour starts at 9 am
Tour and Lunch $20.00 - Registration due by: 4 pm on 10/21/2026
Please pay with a check at the Alabama Chilton County - Alabama Extension

09/17/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/au-sand-mountain-bahiagrass-from-auburn-university/

A forage grass, known as AU Sand Mountain bahiagrass, developed by Auburn University is helping cattle producers.

09/17/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/beef/stockpiling-bahiagrass-reduce-hay-feeding-in-the-fall/

The following information outlines results and key takeaways from recent on-farm trials that examined stockpiling bahiagrass.

09/17/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/bacterial-spot-tolerant-peach-cultivars-released-part-1-carores-wonder/

09/11/2026

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NEW! Calling all Pre-k students to participate in the 2026 Farm-City Coloring Contest. Official coloring sheets will be available starting Monday, September 14th at the Chilton Chamber.

09/11/2026

Pond & Fish Management Workshop*****FREE*****
September 23, 2026
9 am - 12 pm
Minooka Park, Jemison, AL
Free - Register at:
www.aces.edu/O/Chiltonpond26
205-280-6268

09/03/2026

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🍁CHILTON FALL LANDOWNER TOUR! 🍁
Hosted by the Chilton County Natural Resources Council
📆When: Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰Registration begins at 8:00 am. Tour is from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
🏡Where: Turtle Creek, 1277 Co. Rd 508, Marbury, AL 36051
Owners: Randy & Susan Mayfield
💲Tour and Lunch Cost: $20- Riding tour with trailers provided
Topics: Pond Management, Fields and Forests (loblolly pine), Drones/Invasives, Prescribed Burn, Wildlife Safaries, Forest Carbon Credits
✅CFE points available
📫Mail registration fee (non-refundable) and contact info by 4:00 pm on Oct. 21 to CNRC, PO Box 30, Clanton, AL 35046. You may also register by phone at 205-280-6268.

*The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Lucy Ellington at (205) 280-6268 by Monday, October 12, 2026.

09/03/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/sprayer-calibration-small-task-with-big-savings/

One of the ways that growers can optimize efficiency and save some money during spraying operations is through proper sprayer calibration.