Henry County - Alabama Extension

Back-to-school season is here! From packing nutritious, food-safe lunches to establishing stress-free routines, supporting healthy sleep habits and helping students adjust to a new school year, Alabama Extension has practical resources for the whole family.

Start the school year with reliable, research-based information from Alabama Extension. Check out our back-to-school resources at https://www.aces.edu/go/6648

👉Annual Field Crops Day

🗓️ Friday, August 21st

⌚️ Registrations starts at 7:00 am; Field Tours begin at 7:45 am

📍Wiregrass Research and Extension Center
167 East AL Highway 134
Headland, AL 36345

☎️ More Info: Call 334-693-3800

The 2026-2027 4-H CLUB YEAR kicks off today! 🍀🌟🙌 We are so excited and expectant for the amazing year ahead! Get ready for new opportunities, adventures, and chances to find the spark that will make you !

4-H Online is open for enrollment. To learn the steps to enroll, visit: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/family-resources-4-h/enrolling-in-4honline/

Returning 4-H families can expect to receive an email with enrollment instructions today, August 3.

Join us for the Henry County Fall Lunch & Learn Series!

Bring your lunch and come learn with the Henry County Extension Office and Megan Jones, Home Horticulture Extension Agent, during this free three-part series on fall gardening and seasonal fun. Bottled water will be provided, and everyone is welcome.

Dates: September 2, October 7, and November 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Host: Abbeville Memorial Library, 301 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, AL 36310

Topics:
September 2 - Fall Color for Your Landscape
October 7 - Pumpkin Florals
November 4 - Natural Decorations Using Plant Material

Follow this calendar link to register for each date online at https://www.aces.edu/go/henryfall2026 or call the Henry County Extension Office at 334-585-6416.

If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Megan Jones at 334-441-5327 or [email protected] by August 12, 2026.

Alabama Extension is known for providing education and outreach to the people of Alabama through its offices in all 67 counties. Now, thanks to an expanded partnership with Simply Southern TV, Alabama Extension is also reaching audiences weekly as they tune into the show from the comfort of their homes.

Every episode of the 30-minute show now includes a full segment focused on Alabama Extension programs and educational efforts, covering topics in agriculture, forestry and natural resources, human sciences, 4-H, and urban programs. New episodes for the second half of season 12 began airing in July.

Learn more about the partnership between Simply Southern and Alabama Extension and find viewing times in your area here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6638

Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Commercial Applicator Exam Training

Alabama Extension’s At Home Beekeeping webinar series is back this month with an important topic for beekeepers.

Rogan Tokach of North Dakota State University will share expert guidance on Varroa control, including how to determine what treatments to use and when to apply them.

Join us live Tuesday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. Central. Hosted by Alabama Extension’s beekeeping team, the webinar will also feature a live Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to get answers directly from the experts.

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

Join us on the square in downtown Headland today! 3pm-7pm!