Limestone County - Alabama Extension

10/03/2026

It was a great day!

09/23/2026

Wanting to learn more about artificial insemination? Here is a great opportunity!

09/21/2026

This two-day event—hosted in partnership with Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network and Jones Valley Teaching Farm—focuses on agroecological methods of fruit and vegetable production, with session tracks for both commercial farmers and home/community gardeners. Programming will include educational sessions, equipment demonstrations, farm tours, vendors, lunch, and networking.

Date: November 7 (8:30am-4:00pm) and November 8 (farm tour at 10am or 2pm)
Cost: $20
Registration: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fau-academics.my.salesforce-sites.com%2Fpmtx%2Fevt__conf_detail%3Fid%3Da1RUg000001z0FRMAY&data=05%7C02%7Cgreencd%40auburn.edu%7Cffaa787f0e58489d8fbb08df1595ae9b%7Cccb6deedbd294b388979d72780f62d3b%7C0%7C0%7C639253404845914616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F1HE9tjPE03PrkBmsaHEIsXJdCpG39X1hRnkQOvplwU%3D&reserved=0

This event is a collaboration between commercial horticulture and home horticulture teams. A sample of the 2026 topics are:

Soil Health and Biological Inputs in Commercial Vegetable Production (Dr. Chandler Gruener, Auburn University)

Living Understory Systems in Commercial Regenerative Orchards (Dr. Susan Whitehead, Virginia Tech)

Soil Health for Home Gardens - Simple, Low-Cost Techniques (Carmen Flammini, Extension Agent)

Field Prep Equipment Demo: Tillage & No-Till Tools (Katie Willis, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, Bronson Lubresky, Urban Extension Agent, and Dr. Corey Kichler, USDA-ARS)

09/03/2026

HAPPENING THIS EVENING!! Join us this evening to learn from Commercial Horticulture Agent Travis Kress about plasticulture and all of its uses. Dinner will be provided!

Register at: www.aces.edu/go/plastic or register on site.

We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

Petal Powered Leaning Floral Design 101 4 PD Hours for Educators!
Pre-registration required at www.aces.edu/go/PetalPoweredLearning3

09/01/2026

Limestone County Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama have several events coming up:

08/28/2026

Our fall Master Gardener class is busy learning!! Thank you to our current MG's for taking the time to show them your free house, yesterday!

08/28/2026

DON’T MISS THESE THREE AWESOME PROGRAMS NEXT WEEK!

We have a busy week of educational opportunities coming up, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re looking to start a business, grow an existing one, or learn more about growing fruits and vegetables, we have something for you!

Tuesday, September 1 | Business Bootcamp: Agri-Experience

Have an idea for an agriculture or agritourism business? Or looking for ways to add value to your current farm or agricultural business?

Join us for a day of learning featuring the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, Extension specialists, and a panel of current farmers and agriculture-related business owners.

FREE event + lunch provided!

Register: www.aces.edu/go/6662

Wednesday, September 2 | Business Bootcamp: Food as a Business

Interested in starting a business involving food, beverages, a brick-and-mortar restaurant, bakery, food truck, or farmers market?

This class is for you! We’ll hear from the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, Extension Food Safety Agents, and current food business owners. Bring your questions, learn from those already doing it, and maybe even spark a new business idea!

FREE event + lunch provided!

Register: www.aces.edu/go/6682

Thursday, September 3 | Plasticulture Workshop & Demonstration

Limestone County recently received a grant that will allow county residents to rent a plastic layer, plastic lifter, and tiller for a small daily rental fee.

Join us from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center for an in-class presentation on plasticulture systems for fruits and vegetables, followed by a field demonstration featuring the equipment that will be available for rent through Limestone County Extension.

Register: www.aces.edu/go/plastic

📅 Save the dates and join us for one—or all three—of these great programs!

08/20/2026