Jackson County SWCD

If you are unable to attend our Farm and Agribusiness Tour on July 16th but still want to participate in our Local Work Group (LWG) Meeting that day in collaboration with NRCS to prioritize natural resource concerns in Jackson County and establish priorities for Federal and State Cost-Share funding in Jackson County, please use the link below to fill out the survey so your response is recorded. Our LWG Meeting will be held in conjuction with our Farm Tour this year.
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FY2027 Natural Resource Concern Survey for Jackson County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) & USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) **RESPONSE REQUESTED BY JULY 15th** Jackson County SWCD and NRCS request your assistance in ranking natural resource concerns for FY2027 Federal and State Cost-Share Programs administered in Jackson County. Resource Concerns are complied through an Annual Local Work Group (LWG) consisting of county....

AACD 2026 Forestry and Wildlife Standing Committee Workshop. Held at JSU Mountain Center and PLM and CFE Credits will be available for AL and GA. **Deadline to register is Thursday, June 4th**
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North Alabama Cattlemen
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North Alabama Cattlemen 🤠 Join us for a meal, fellowship and timely education from your state association and our partners at the Alabama Beef Systems Extension.

This event is open to all cattlemen! Register to attend: https://tinyurl.com/NorthALConference

While you're there, if you'd like to join the ACA or renew your membership, we can do that on site, or you can hop online at BamaBeef.org/Join.

Not from North Alabama? We've got a lineup of meetings coming soon near you!
-Wiregrass Cattlemen's Conference | Enterprise, AL | June 25 | 4-8PM
-West Alabama Cattlemen's Conference | Selma, AL | June 9 | 2-6PM
-Central Alabama Cattlemen's Conference | Wetumpka, AL | July 16 | 4-8PM
-Gulf Coast Cattlemen's Conference | Atmore, AL | August 7 | 8AM-2PM

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Calling FFA/Ag Teachers

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Tune in for the next At Home Beekeeping Series session Tuesday, May 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT.

Hosted by Alabama Extension’s beekeeping team, this free, virtual series offers practical insights, expert guidance, and a live Q&A to support beekeepers at every level. This session will feature Alexander McMenamin with the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, who will share an overview of honey bee viruses and current research efforts to address them.

Learn more and register at https://www.aces.edu/go/2820.

Don’t miss it. Buzz in and learn something new!

Teacher Workshops in Hartselle
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Calling all Ag teachers! 🌱
Ready to bring a new hands-on opportunity to your students? Join us for the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts Land Judging Teacher Training on September 2–3, 2026 in Prattville, Alabama!

This two-day training event is designed for teachers who want to learn about soil health and quality, how to coach a team, and incorporate soil and land evaluation into their program.

📍 Prattville, AL
📅 September 2–3, 2026
📝 Registration deadline: June 30, 2026
Follow the link below or scan the QR code to register!

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Don’t miss this chance to grow your program and gain valuable resources for your classroom and FFA chapter!