Military Veterans and Beginning Farmer
This series targets beginning and small farmers to teach relevant skills, encouraging peer to peer learning, and offering mentorship with experienced growers. Beginning Military Veteran Farmers are especially encouraged to attend these events.
Free classes, Thursdays at 6 pm at the Agriplex (exceptions listed below).
Registration required. Light dinner provided with pre-registration.
To register please click on the SIGN UP button and follow the steps.
If you need help with the SIGN UP process please call the Extension Office: 256-737-9386.
In addition to our monthly series we offer free on farm and individual consultations! Just contact Tony or Mike!
Tony Glover
tonyglover@auburn.edu
Mike Henshaw
ke4rop@gmail.com
Small Fruit for Small Farms
January 16th
2025
Learn the ins and outs of small fruit production, including ideal varieties for North Alabama, crop establishment, and pest management for blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and muscadine grapes.
Kira Sims, Arnold Caylor
Small Farm Equipment Demo Day
February 20th 2025
2-5pm
This demonstration day will feature equipment available for rent to small farmers through the Operation Grow OG-HELP program. Attendance to the training qualifies participants to rent equipment. Location is TBA.
Small Engine Self-Service
March 18th (Tue) 2025
Learn the basics of creating an effective business plan and set financial goals for the future of your business.
Jeremy Martin
One Picture at a Time
April 17th
2025
Where one picture can tell you a story, one video can teach you a lifestyle, one moment changes your perspective. Learn how to share your farm with the community and world with what you have to offer with easy to follow steps that will increase your followers/customers and give you the platform needed to be successful!
Amber Keener, Shannon Vignolo
Resources for Beginning Farmers
May 15th 2025
USDA agencies, Extension, RC&D and Grant Opportunities
Financial Planning
June 19th 2025
Planning for Retirement and Insurance Needs of Farmers
Katie Brown
Fish Pond Management
July 17th 2025
Managing your farm pond for recreational fishing
Glenn Selby – Extension Recreational Pond Management Specialist
Fall and Winter Grazing Options for Cattle, Sheep and Goats
August 21st 2025
Managing your pastures for maximum fall grazing
Beekeeping for Beginners
September 11th 2025
This introduction to beekeeping will feature an Alabama Extension Agent and local, experienced beekeepers who will discuss the basics of keeping bees for both fun and profit.
Allyson Shabel
Farm Demo Day
October 16th
time TBD
Visit one of our local farmers to see best ag practices.
Brandon and Amy Hines
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