Butler County - Alabama Extension

09/04/2026

Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference
When: November 7 and 8

Where: Jones Valley Teaching Farm, 701 25th Street N., Birmingham, Alabama 35203

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

09/03/2026

Alabama gardeners across the state are invited to make a difference...

09/02/2026

Ready to grow your homesteading knowledge?

Join Auburn University Rural Studio and Alabama Extension for Homestead Day, a free event featuring demonstrations, conversations and activities for small landowners. Learn more about topics related to food, farming, water, land and home while connecting with experts and others.

Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Auburn Rural Studio, 8448 Alabama Highway 61, Newbern, AL 36765
Admission is free. Food trucks will be on site.

View the complete schedule and register: https://ruralstudio.org/2026-homestead-day/

09/01/2026

Join us for Introduction to Kombucha: Crafting at Home on September 22nd from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM at the Conecuh County Extension Office!

Come learn how to make kombucha at home, watch a demonstration, sample different flavors, and learn about a tested recipe. It’s a fun, hands-on introduction to this popular fermented drink!

✨ FREE EVENT!
🎁 Kombucha starter kits will also be available for $25 for those who want to get started at home.

⚠️ Registration is limited, so reserve your spot today!

📍 Conecuh County Extension Office
102 Liberty Street, Evergreen, AL
📝 Register: www.aces.edu/go/6476

Come learn, taste, and take home a new skill! 🍹🌿

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Something exciting is hatching! Alabama Extension is launching new Facebook and Instagram pages dedicated to all things backyard poultry.
Whether you already have a flock or are planning to start one, follow along for research-based information to help you care for healthy, productive birds.

To celebrate the launch and National Chicken Month, we’re hosting a Backyard Poultry Photo Contest! Share a photo of your favorite hen, prized rooster or entire backyard flock for a chance to win.

How to enter:
-Comment on this post with your photo.
-Follow the new Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry page.
-Like and share this post.
-Don't forget to also follow on Instagram.

Two winners will be selected:
-Judges’ Choice
-People’s Choice, awarded to the eligible photo receiving the most likes

Photos may be submitted from Sept. 1 until noon CDT on Sept. 3. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. CDT on Sept. 3.

Follow the new Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry pages:
Facebook: Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry
Instagram:

09/01/2026

08/31/2026