Clarke County - Alabama Extension

08/21/2026

Come learn how to make your own Kombucha!!
Register at: www.aces.edu/go/6691

08/13/2026

Please help us CONGRATULATE our Clarke County 4-H Volunteer Renee Smith for being selected as an Alabama 4-H Volunteer of the Year! Mrs. Renee is a longstanding volunteer for our Clarke County 4-H Cooking Club and we are blessed to have her as part of our 4-H Family! 🎉🍀🎉🍀🎉🍀🎉🍀🎉🍀

We are so excited to recognize our outstanding 2026 4-H Volunteers of the Year! 🍀🙌🏼

Their dedication to supporting youth development shines in all they do. Whether it’s leading clubs and programs, hauling livestock, or hosting meetings, Alabama 4-H Volunteers are vital to the mission of making youth !

We can’t wait to celebrate each of them at the Volunteer of the Year banquet in December!

08/03/2026

ONLY A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE -
Register at : aces.edu/go/6523

Space is limited - Register TODAY!
https://www.aces.edu/go/6523

07/30/2026

Don't miss this two-day event in Mobile!!
Register at: aces.edu/go/6407

Have you registered for the 2026 Homeowner Gardening Conference? 🌿

Join us September 25–26, 2026, at the Jon Archer Agricultural Center in Mobile, Alabama, for a day and a half of research-based gardening education designed for South Alabama homeowners.

This conference will bring together university experts, local gardeners, and Master Gardeners to share practical information on topics such as pollinators, lawn care, backyard greenhouses, new plants for the garden, and much more.

The registration fee is $25, and lunch and dinner are provided. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!

Click here to register: www.aces.edu/go/6407

We hope to see you there as we learn and grow together! 🌱

07/29/2026

Kimberly Goines, M. Ed. | Remote Career Navigator
SEE YOU THURSDAY @ 4:30 PM (1 HOUR)

07/27/2026

Join us on August 7th in Atmore, AL!
Register at: https://www.bamabeef.org/RegionalCookouts

Gulf Coast 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/GulfCoastConference

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 the Gulf Coast? Check out our upcoming conferences:
- West Alabama Cattlemen's Conference | Valley Grande, AL | July 9 | 2-6PM
- Central Alabama Cattlemen's Conference | Wetumpka, AL | July16 | 4-8PM

07/24/2026

We had so much fun learning about blue birds! 💙
Thank you White Smith Memorial Library for hosting this event and helping make it a huge success! Special thanks to Andrea Robards, Forest & Wildlife Extension Agent, for leading the program and building these birdhouses so each participant could take one home.
Also, a huge shoutout to our Master Gardener Volunteers and to Lassiter Lumber Co. for supplying lumber!!

07/21/2026

**Building Healthier Families Through Nutrition Education**

Washington/Clarke County EFNEP was excited to partner with Friends of Alpha Women's Resource Center in Jackson, Alabama to offer our first Today’s Mom nutrition education series. This six-week program is designed to support moms and moms-to-be by providing practical nutrition knowledge, meal planning skills, and confidence to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.

We recently completed our first series, and we are so proud of our participant, Emily, for completing the program and taking steps toward creating healthier habits for herself and her growing family.

Emily shared how this experience impacted her:

"Healthy eating had always been something I wanted to improve, however, finding out I was pregnant gave me the extra motivation I needed to start making intentional choices for both my health and my baby's. The challenge was that my life was always on the go, so I often grabbed whatever was quick without thinking much about the nutritional value."

Through Today’s Mom, Emily learned that healthy eating does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. She gained practical skills to prepare simple, nutritious meals that fit her busy lifestyle and learned how to make healthier choices even on the busiest days.

"The nutrition class completely changed the way I think about food. Instead of simply telling me what healthy foods to eat, the class taught me how to turn those foods into simple, realistic meals that fit my busy lifestyle and my family’s needs."

We are thankful for the opportunity to partner with Alpha Women’s Resource Center and provide programs that help families build healthier futures. Congratulations, Emily, on completing Today’s Mom, and thank you for sharing your story!

If you or someone you know would benefit from learning how to make healthier choices for themselves and their families, reach out to our Washington/Clarke County EFNEP Educator Shannon Whigham to learn more about upcoming classes. 💚

07/15/2026

Thank You, Ala-Tom RC&D Council! 🍀

Clarke County 4-H would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ala-Tom RC & D Council for its generous support of our youth programs this year.

At 4-H, we are committed to helping young people find their spark by providing engaging, educational, and hands-on experiences that help them discover their interests, talents, and passions. Through innovative and fun programming, youth gain valuable life skills that prepare them to become productive, engaged members of today's society.

Our goal is to help youth thrive, both now and in the future. Research shows that young people who thrive in 4-H are more likely to experience long-term positive outcomes, including academic and vocational success, civic engagement, employability, economic stability, and overall happiness and well-being.

Because of partners like Ala-Tom RC&D Council, we can continue creating opportunities that inspire youth to learn, lead, serve, and grow. Your investment is helping Clarke County youth find their spark, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and reach their full potential.

With your help, we are meeting the challenge of preparing the next generation of leaders and helping our youth thrive. Thank you for believing in the power of 4-H and investing in the future of our community!

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07/13/2026

Congratulations to our very own Brooke Massey! 🎓🍀 We are so proud of you Brooke! 🎉 We are going to miss you but we know you are definitely Beyond Ready to take on the world! 🌎

Congratulations to Brooke Massey from Clarke County for receiving an Alabama 4-H Club Foundation Scholarship! 🍀🌟🎓 Brooke is to attend Southern Union Community College to pursue a degree in criminal justice.

"Through my 4-H experience I have learned how to make connections, build relationships, and be an active member in my community. As I pursue a career in criminal justice, I will serve my community with the same commitment 4-H taught me." - Brooke Massey