Sumter County-Alabama Extension

10/24/2026

Get you Grower’s Permit now so you can sell your fruits and vegetables at upcoming Fall Farmer’s Markets!

10/22/2026

Are your cattle-working facilities saving you time or costing you money?

Join Alabama Extension on November 5 for our next Managing for Profit Lunch & Learn: Working Smarter, Not Harder – Facilities & Handling!

We'll discuss practical ways to improve cattle handling, save labor, increase safety, and determine which facility improvements are worth the investment.

November 5 | 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM
Tuscaloosa County Commission Auditorium

Kent Stanford – Technical Discussion
Ken Kelley & Max Runge – Economic Discussion

FREE lunch for in-person attendees!
Zoom attendance is also available!

Register to attend in person:
https://aub.ie/TuscaloosaLunchandLearn

Register to attend on Zoom:
https://aub.ie/TuscaloosaLunchandLearnZoom

We hope you'll join us!

10/22/2026

Alabama Extension’s At Home Beekeeping webinar series returns this month with an important topic for beekeepers: European Foulbrood.

This bacterial disease affects honey bee larvae and can weaken colonies. Join Meghan Milbrath of Michigan State University to learn more about European foulbrood and why it matters to your hives.

Tune in live Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. Central. Hosted by Alabama Extension’s beekeeping team, the webinar includes a live Q&A so you can ask questions and hear directly from the experts.

Register today: https://www.aces.edu/go/2820

10/22/2026

Calling all dairy operations!

You can protect your operation against risks by enrolling for 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage by Dec. 18, 2026.

Last year, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act strengthened the program to provide dairy producers with greater risk protection. Make an appointment today to apply and select your coverage level. Producers who locked in coverage through 2031 must still certify to commercially marketing milk, sign a DMC contract and pay the administrative fee. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/income-support/dairy-margin-coverage-program-dmc

10/22/2026

REGISTER TODAY! Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Need your Private Pesticide Applicator Permit? Join us for training and testing at the Perry County Extension Office!

📅 October 27, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📍 Perry County Extension Office
1710 S. Washington Street, Suite 107
Marion, AL 36756
💲 Cost: $20

Participants will receive training followed by testing to receive a private pesticide applicator permit.

📞 Register today: Call (334) 683-6888 or register online:
👉 https://www.aces.edu/event/private-pesticide-applicator-training-2/

10/22/2026

Proper tree maintenance, hazard assessment, and planting techniques are essential for keeping community forests and residential landscapes healthy and safe. 🌳

Join Alabama Extension for the Tree Care and Maintenance Workshop! Designed for tree care professionals, arborists, municipal workers, and master gardeners, this training offers practical guidance for growing resilient landscape trees. ISA CEUs and participation certificates are available.

Topics covered include:
• Proper tree pruning
• Tree selection considerations
• Landscape tree health & risk assessment of hazard trees
• Managing trees near construction
• Tree planting, establishment, & outdoor demonstrations

📍 South Vinemont Community Center | 88 Ridgeway St, Cullman, AL 35058
📅 October 27, 2026
📞 (334) 752-1194

Register and reserve your spot: https://www.aces.edu/event/tree-care-and-maintenance-workshop-cullman-morgan-counties/

10/22/2026

Alabama Farm-City America's 250: Founded by Farmers

The main goal of Farm-City is to deepen understanding of the relationship between rural farmers and urban families. The 2026 Farm-City theme is “America's 250: Founded by Farmers.” Alabama Farm-City encourages all Dallas County students grade K-12 to enter the annual contests. Winners will be recognized at the local level, and state winners are honored during the annual Farm-City Luncheon and Awards Program. For more information, contact our office at 334-875-3200. Read more https://alfafarmers.org/resources/farm-city/

10/22/2026

In early 2027, Auburn University will unveil the renovations to the Beef Cattle Evaluation Center, which add new infrastructure to incorporate fresh technologies that will benefit students and producers alike.

Since 1977, Shug Jordan Parkway has been home to the Auburn Beef Cattle Evaluation Center. With a rich history, the center is an integral piece of the research conducted through the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station.

“Maintaining the footprint of the beef cattle industry on our campus is meaningful,” said Kim Mullenix, professor and head of the Department of Animal Sciences. “Auburn is the primary source of information for our stakeholders where the underlying mission is to take our research and turn it into outreach that producers benefit from.”

Read more here: https://www.aces.edu/go/7043

10/22/2026

Proper chainsaw operation, protective equipment, and risk management are essential skills for landowners, foresters, and outdoor enthusiasts. 🪵

Join Alabama Extension for a 2-day Chainsaw Safety Workshop in Lee County! Day 1 (October 26) features an interactive classroom session covering maintenance, hazard evaluation, and safe operating techniques. Day 2 (October 27) focuses on practical field demonstration with entry available by request.

Participants must be 18+ to register. Day 1 is limited to 50 participants, and Day 2 entry requires advance confirmation with Jessica Baldwin.

📍 EV Smith Research Center | 4725 Co Rd 40, Shorter, AL 36075
📅 October 26–27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Register and confirm your spot: https://www.aces.edu/event/chainsaw-safety-lee-county/

For questions or Day 2 field session requests, contact Jessica Baldwin at (334) 752-1194 or [email protected].

10/22/2026