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Henry County - Alabama Extension Official Facebook of Henry County-Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Everyone is welcome! It is located near the southeastern corner of Alabama.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University), is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Please let us know if you have accessibility needs.”

Named for Patrick Henry, Henry County was formed Dec. 13, 1819. It was dubbed the Mother County because it birthed all or portions of nine other counties in the state. Originally, Henry County encompassed all of what is known as the Wiregrass and was the largest county in Alabama upon statehood. It now encompasses 560 square miles. The county's population is 16,706 with 31.1 percent black and 67.8 percent white. Henry County is mostly rural. Abbeville is the county seat. Henry County's major agricultural crop is peanuts, cotton, corn and forages for cattle grazing are also grown. Major industries in the county include education, textiles and agricultural processing. The Day Lily Festival and historic homes are tourist attractions in the county. The average educational level attained by the majority of the Henry County population is high school. There are nine schools in the county--three elementary, three junior high and three high schools. The Henry County Extension Office has three full-time employees, two part-time employees and numerous volunteers that help with Extension programs. Four-H and Youth Development is one of many active Extension programs in Henry County. Six hundred Eighty Six youth are involved in 4-H programs. Other major Extension programs include Poultry and Waste Management, Nutrition Education Program and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program.

10/02/2026

🦃💚 HENRY COUNTY 4-H YOUTH COUNCIL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE 💚🦃

The Henry County 4-H Youth Council has been busy planning community service projects for the 2026–2027 year, and we are excited to kick things off with our Thanksgiving Food Drive! 🍀

We invite our wonderful Henry County community to join us in helping local families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this holiday season.

📅 DONATION DEADLINE: November 6, 2026

📍 PUBLIC DROP-OFF LOCATIONS {Boxes will be set up by Monday}

💙 HEADLAND

*Wiregrass Research and Extension Center (WREC)
*Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library

❤️ ABBEVILLE

*Henry County Extension Office
*Abbeville Memorial Library
*City Barber Shop

🥫 WHAT CAN YOU DONATE?

We are collecting canned foods and non-perishable food items that pair well together to create a Thanksgiving meal. Some suggested items include:

*Canned Hams
*Canned vegetables
*Canned fruits
*Stuffing mix
*Instant mashed potatoes
*Canned cranberry sauce
*Gravy and gravy mixes
*Cornbread and biscuit mixes
*Canned sweet potatoes
*Macaroni and cheese
*Canned soups and other non-perishable items

❤️ GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY

All donations will be distributed to local food pantries to help citizens of Henry County, Alabama, this Thanksgiving.

Let's come together to make a difference for our neighbors and help bring a little extra joy to the Thanksgiving season!

Every donation matters, and every item makes a difference!

Thank you for supporting the Henry County 4-H Youth Council and helping us make our community a better place. We appreciate your generosity! 🦃🥫💚

09/28/2026
09/27/2026
09/16/2026

🏡 PREPARING FOR PROPERTY TAXES WORKSHOP 🏡

Join us for an informative workshop to help you get prepared for property taxes and better understand what to expect.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Abbeville Memorial Library

Free event but registration is required. Click the link below to register.👇
https://www.aces.edu/go/Preparing-For-Property-Taxes

09/04/2026

This Labor Day, Alabama Extension recognizes the farmers, educators, employees, volunteers and other hardworking people whose dedication strengthens our communities and keeps Alabama moving forward.

In observance of Labor Day, Alabama Extension offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

We wish everyone a safe and restful Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

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101 N Doswell Street, Suite A
Abbeville, AL
36310

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm

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