Calhoun County - Alabama Extension

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama Extension) provides educational outreach to the citizens of Alabama on behalf of the state's two land grant universities: Alabama A&M University (state's 1890 land-grant institution) and Auburn University (1862 land-grant institution). The System employs more than 800 faculty, professional educators, and staff members operating in offices in every

one of Alabama’s 67 counties and in nine urban centers covering the major regions of the state. In conjunction with the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, the system also staffs six Extension and Research Centers located in the state’s principal geographic regions. Since 2004, "Alabama Extension" has functioned primarily as a regionally-based System in which the bulk of educational programming is delivered by agents operating across a multi-county area and specializing in specific fields. County Extension coordinators and county agents (where they are funded), continue to play integral roles in the Extension mission, working with regional agents and other Extension personnel to deliver services to clients within their areas. Alabama Extension, which will mark its centennial in 2014, possesses a history deeply rooted in the impoverished post-Civil War conditions of the rural Deep South. When the foundations of Extension work were being initiated in the state, Alabama was still reeling from the lingering economic dislocation and deprivation associated with post-war conditions. A major focus of Extension work at that time was on using cutting-edge research from the state’s expanding land-grant university system in tandem with emerging Industrial Age technologies to improve the working conditions of the state’s farmers and homemakers. Today, Alabama Extension faces many of the challenges common among Extension programs in other states, namely addressing and expanding its mission to account for the needs of a state that is becoming increasingly affluent, urbanized and racially and ethnically diverse. While many of Alabama Extension’s priority programs are targeted to traditional audiences in rural parts of the state increasingly there is a focus on reaching nontraditional clients in urban areas. Moreover, capitalizing on rapid advances in communications technologies, Alabama Extension, like many of its counterparts in other states, is expanding its mission to reach regional, national, and global audiences.

08/06/2026

Thank you Jonathan Gaddy, Calhoun County Administrator, for meeting with our Calhoun County Extension Advisory Board members Wednesday. It was good for these volunteers to hear more about the County’s role in Cooperative Extension.
Our Board also heard reports from our staff members, and some good contacts were shared for local programming. Thank you for your attendance and full participation!

08/06/2026

You have until August 12 to get registered!

08/04/2026

🌲🪚 Chainsaw Safety Workshop - Register Today! 🪚🌲

Whether you're a homeowner, landowner, farmer, or forestry enthusiast, safe chainsaw operation is essential. Join us for a FREE Chainsaw Safety Workshop and learn from a qualified instructor about proper chainsaw use, safety practices, injury prevention, and more.

📅 September 16, 2026
📍 160 Seaton Drive, Anniston, AL 36205
⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
📝 Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m.

Topics include: ✅ Chainsaw history and safety features
✅ Risk management, PPE, and emergency planning
✅ Ergonomics and starting protocols
✅ Prevention of chainsaw injuries
✅ Safe limbing and bucking practices

Register today using the QR code on the flyer or visit: 🔗 https://aub.ie/CalhounChainsaw

For more information, call (334) 752-1194.

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08/04/2026

We have a good group registered, but we would like a "full house" event.
Come learn about tomatoes and make some salsa with us.

You have until August 12 to get registered for this workshop! https://www.aces.edu/go/calhounsalsa

08/03/2026

07/25/2026

You have until August 12 to get registered for this workshop! https://www.aces.edu/go/calhounsalsa

07/24/2026

Calhoun County Extension Volunteer Spotlight

Calhoun County Beautification Board Honors 2026 Residential and Commercial Property Winners - Calhoun Journal

07/23/2026

The Annual Calhoun County Beautification Board Awards Banquet was held July 17 at The Anniston County Club.

Calhoun County Beautification Board Honors 2026 Residential and Commercial Property Winners - Calhoun Journal ANNISTON — The Calhoun County Beautification Board recognized outstanding residential and commercial properties from across the county during its 2026 Awards Luncheon, held July 17 at Anniston Country Club. The annual awards recognize homeowners and businesses that demonstrate excellence in landsc...

07/22/2026

Thank you to these dedicated volunteers for their willingness to serve on the 2026 Calhoun County Extension Advisory Board. We appreciate your commitment, leadership, and support as we work together to strengthen our community and advance Extension programs throughout Calhoun County. Your time and service are truly valued!

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Location

Anniston

Website

http://www.aces.edu/calhoun

Address

1702 Noble Street, Ste 108 (Inside The County Administration Building)
Anniston, AL
36201

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Calhoun County - Alabama Extension

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