Perry County- Alabama Extension

09/01/2026

📢 Attention Farmers & Cattle Producers!

Join Alabama Extension for the Managing for Profit: Build the Foundation – Forages Lunch & Learn on September 8 from 11:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

Learn practical strategies to extend your grazing season, make better use of available forage, reduce hay costs, and improve the profitability of your herd.

🐄 Technical Discussion: Dr. Leanne Dillard
💰 Economic Discussion: Ken Kelley & Max Runge
📍 In Person: Northwest Shoals Community College — Lunch provided!
💻 Online option available — join from anywhere!

Whether you attend in person or online, this is a great opportunity to gain information that can help you make smart, profitable decisions for your operation.

👉 Scan the appropriate QR code on the flyer to register.

Please share with local farmers, cattle producers, and anyone interested in forage and herd management!

09/01/2026

https://mailchi.mp/479b2f16d421/perry-county-extension-highlights-september-2026 Perry County Extension Highlights-Stay connected with what’s happening in Alabama Extension! 📰✨

Our Perry County Extension Highlights newsletter brings you the latest updates, upcoming programs, educational opportunities, community events, helpful tips, and highlights from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

08/28/2026

The 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census was a HUGE success!

We saw butterflies. We saw bees. We saw wasps—and even a few insects we’re still trying to identify! We would love to see the pollinators you spotted, so share your photos in the comments.

Remember: Your count doesn’t count until you submit it online. Take a few minutes to upload your results and provide scientists with valuable data they can use to better understand and protect pollinators.

Submit your counts at https://gsepc.org

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. We’re already looking forward to next year!

08/27/2026

Join Alabama Extension and Auburn University's Rural Studio for 2026 Homestead Day, a free, family-friendly event designed for small landowners, homesteaders, and anyone interested in sustainable living!

🌱 Learn about gardening, soil health, fishing and aquaculture, food preservation, pond and water management, sustainable agriculture, and more.

🎣 Enjoy hands-on demonstrations, expert conversations, children's activities, and practical skills you can take home and use.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Auburn Rural Studio, 8448 AL Hwy 61, Newbern, AL 36765

✅ FREE Admission
🚚 Food trucks on-site for lunch

Learn more and register: https://ruralstudio.org/2026-homestead-day/

08/27/2026

Mark your calendars and join us for the 2026 Beef & Forage Field Day on Friday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Blackbelt Research & Extension Center in Marion Junction, Alabama.
This annual field day is designed for livestock and forage producers and provides an opportunity to get out in the field, see demonstrations firsthand, and learn about current research, forage management, and practical farming techniques.
2026 Beef & Forage Field Day
Friday, October 16, 2026
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Blackbelt Research & Extension Center
60 County Road 944
Marion Junction, AL 36759
Registration is FREE!
Register online using the shortcut below:
aub.ie/BBFieldDay26
Whether you are a longtime producer, just getting started, or simply looking for ways to improve your forage and livestock operation, we hope you will join us for a day of hands-on learning and discussion.

08/26/2026

Register today.

THURSDAY!
THURSDAY!!
THURSDAY!!

Join us at 6pm for the first of a 5-part webinar series about the wonders of ALABAMA PUBLIC LANDS. Lots to places to go and things to do - learn all about it!

YOU CAN STILL REGISTER! Here: https://www.outdooralabama.com/DiscoverPublicLands

08/26/2026

🌲 Professional Logging Manager Workshop 🌲

Forestry professionals, landowners, and natural resource managers are invited to join Alabama Extension for a Professional Logging Manager (PLM) Workshop on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park.

📅 Date: September 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Jim Bennett Pkwy
💲 Cost: $50 (Lunch included)

Participants will learn about:
✅ Forestry Best Management Practices
✅ Threatened and Endangered Species
✅ Forest Health: Insects, Diseases, and Invasive Species
✅ Forests with Exceptional Conservation Value
✅ Forest Management for Wildlife

📚 PLM and CFE Units Available

🔗 Register today: https://www.aces.edu/go/bibbplm

For more information, contact Michelle Giddens at (205) 928-2640 or [email protected], or Richard Cristan at 334-750-6471 or [email protected].

08/26/2026

Busy mornings? Don't skip breakfast!

Try simple options like a banana with peanut butter, whole-grain toast with a hard-boiled egg, Greek yogurt with fruit, overnight oats, or a homemade breakfast burrito made ahead and frozen. Pair a whole grain with a source of protein for a balanced meal that keeps you feeling full longer.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Use these tips to make healthy breakfasts simple, affordable, and ready whenever you are! 🍌🥣🥚

08/26/2026

Whether you’re just getting started or have years of gardening experience, the Homeowner Gardening Conference is an opportunity to learn from Alabama Extension experts, get answers to your questions and connect with other plant enthusiasts.

Join us Sept. 25–26 at the Jon Archer Agricultural Center in Mobile for educational sessions covering topics such as backyard greenhouses, pollinators, lawns and new plants for the landscape. The conference also includes a keynote speaker, meals and a panel session of gardening experts.

Learn more about the conference and register today.https://www.aces.edu/go/6759