Cullman County - Alabama Extension

Most homes have trees, so most homeowners should join us to learn more about caring for those trees at the Tree Care and Maintenance workshop coming up in a few weeks! This free event also provides ISA CEUs for professionals!

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 8 AM - 3:30 PM
📍 Vinemont Community Center
💲 FREE, lunch provided
✏ Register at www.aub.ie/treecarecullmanmorgan

Cullman Farm City Farm Tour registration now open! Sign up soon because space is limited!

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 9 AM - 3 PM
📍 Agriculture in the City of Cullman
✏️ Register and pay at the Cullman County Economic Development office
💲 $25 - includes lunch and transportation

Mark your calendar: the Cullman County Farm City Farm Tour is Wednesday, October 28, 9 AM to 3 PM. We'll be touring farms and agriculture-related industries right here in the city of Cullman (lunch and transportation included).

With the potential for impact from the hurricane forming in the Gulf, we encourage everyone to be prepared and plan ahead! There is potential for heavy rains and wind - follow your local weather station for details. We encourage to you take a look at the resources provided by Alabama Extension to be ready!

Alabama Ready - Alabama Cooperative Extension System Emergencies happen every day. AlabamaReady.Info is the place for information related to active emergencies in Alabama. Whether is be a hurricane threatening our shores or a disease outbreak spreading throughout the state, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is here to help you overcome these hu...

Check out what's happening this month through the Cullman County Extension newsletter!
https://mailchi.mp/c3bbbed7d814/culllman-county-extension-office-october-6431462

The Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee is helping Alabama Forestry Foundation host a workshop on forest carbon programs! This is a hot topic right now, so join them for this free event (and free lunch!). Forestry and PLM credits available.

📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM
📍 North Alabama Agriplex
💲 FREE
✏ Register at https://airtable.com/appoVgHdnoVeDxFmF/pagE1oVUoOqVKbQG2/form?fbclid=IwY2xjawUfhQlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWUya1BmWVNQQWZrSW5JUVZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePADpzgdYTD5d3YUuaUfISGMsWXSfoWtXcHanNl10usGUgb6t0JuV-IilPKQ_aem_cjqGCmV7GZTPdgBMSXI9NA

Storms are part of life in North Alabama! Join us for this Tree Care and Maintenance workshop to learn how to better care for trees - pruning, planting and more - so when the storms do roll in your trees are better prepared! Free event right here in Cullman!

ISA CEUs available!

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
📍 Vinemont Community Center
💲 FREE, lunch provided
✏ Register at www.aub.ie/treecarecullmanmorgan

Have old pesticides at home you need to get rid of? Here's your chance to safely dispose of them at no cost! Pesticide Disposal Drop Off will be a ONE day only event for homeowners. No registration required, no questions asked. No early or late drop off.

Only the following pesticides will be received - insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. Any other products will NOT be accepted.

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM (firm!)
📍 Cullman County Extension Office (parking lot)
💲 Free

This event is in conjunction with the Pesticide Clean Day hosted by Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries in Jackson County on November 3, 2026. This drop off event on 10/29 is for homeowners. Farmers and commercial growers should contact the Extension Office (256-737-9386) about disposing of large quantities of pesticides.

With fall storms rolling in and winter around the corner, learn safe and proper ways to handle those storm damaged trees at the Chainsaw Safety and Pruning class coming up in October! Indoor and outdoor presentations to demonstrate best practices!

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 8:30 AM - 12 PM
📍 Alabama A&M Agribition Center, Huntsville
✏ Register at www.aces.edu/go/6886
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Want to know more about growing fruits and vegetables through regenerative practices? Attend the Regenerative Growers Conference in early November! Many topics will be covered and farm tours included!

📅 Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8
⏰ 8:30 AM - 4 PM (Sat.); 10 AM or 2 PM (Sun.)
📍 Jones Valley Teaching Farm
✏ Register at www.aces.edu/go/argc2026
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What do you know about hummingbird migration? Want to help them out? Check out this short article!

Hummingbird Migration: Tiny Birds Making a Big Journey - Alabama Cooperative Extension System In late September and early October, hummingbird migration is expected in Alabama; helping with their journey can be a simple, fun activity.