Monroe County-Alabama Extension

08/26/2026

As agriculture evolves, farmers look for ways to increase yields and reduce input costs. By using precision agricultural practices, growers leverage tools and science to maximize efficiency and produce more for a growing population.

One of the ways that growers can optimize efficiency and save some money during spraying operations is through proper sprayer calibration.

08/24/2026

🌱 JOIN US TOMORROW FOR THE MONROE–ESCAMBIA CROPS TOUR! 🌱

Farmers, producers, and agricultural professionals are invited to join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25, for the APPA/ACES Monroe–Escambia Crops Tour.

The tour begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Grant Brothers Cotton Trial and will include field stops featuring cotton and peanut production, variety and seeding rate trials, pest management, harvest equipment, w**d control, and disease updates.

Participants will have an opportunity to hear directly from Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University specialists, industry representatives, and local producers while seeing current crop conditions and research in the field.

📍 First stop: Grant Brothers Cotton Trial
4622 McCullough Road
⏰ 9:00 a.m.

The complete tour schedule and locations are included on the flyer below.

🚜 We hope you’ll join us for a morning of practical, in-the-field information for Alabama producers!

08/21/2026

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System invites you to the third annual Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference. 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. The conference features educational sessions, farm tours, vendors, lunch, and networking: a convergence of commercial and community growers interested in soil health, biodiversity, agroecology, community food resilience, and related topics.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System invites you to the second annual Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference.

08/18/2026

2026 Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale

The 2026 Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale is Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m. The sale will be at the Alabama Livestock Auction located at 700 Highway 80 East, Uniontown, AL 36786. This sale is known for the quality and reputation of both the cattle and the consignors to the sale.

View consignments for this sale through the online catalog below. You can also download a PDF of the catalog below. The video sale catalog is coming soon.

The Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale is a marketing program conducted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Animal Science and Forages team and the Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association.

08/14/2026

LAST SERVSAFE CLASS IN MONROE COUNTY FOR 2026!

If you need your ServSafe Manager certification, this is your final local opportunity this year!

📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Monroe County Extension Office
334 Agriculture Drive, Monroeville

💲 $150 with book | $80 without book
📚 Includes a full day of instruction and exam proctoring.

Don’t wait—register today! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit aces.edu/go/servsafe.

📞 Questions? Call 251-234-1050

Please share with local restaurants, food service employees, managers, churches, schools, caterers, and anyone who may need ServSafe certification.

08/14/2026

🐝 Bee More this summer! 🌼🍯

Join Main Street Atmore and fellow beekeepers for an evening celebrating All Things Bees at the Bee More Summer Festival – Encore at the Strand!

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
📍 The Strand | 116 South Main Street, Atmore, AL
⏰ 5:30 p.m. Gathering | 6:00 p.m. Dinner

Enjoy dinner and an informative evening with an outstanding group of program guests, including honeybee experts from USDA, Auburn University Bee Center, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and the Alabama Community College System.

Whether you're a beekeeper, interested in becoming one, or simply fascinated by honeybees and the important role they play in our environment, this is an evening you won't want to miss! 🐝🌻

🎟️ Registration is available through Eventbrite.
Scan the QR code or use the registration information on the flyer to reserve your spot.

Come learn, connect, enjoy dinner, and celebrate the little pollinators that make such a BIG difference! 💛🐝

08/12/2026

Along the Gulf Coast of Alabama, citrus producers fight cold snaps, diseases and invasive species year after year. To protect their crops, they turn to the expertise of Jacob Kelley, an Alabama Extension commercial horticulture agent at Auburn University. Serving the southwest corner of the state, Kelley assists horticultural growers with a variety of enterprises, but citrus is a constant.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Along the Gulf Coast of Alabama, citrus producers fight cold snaps, diseases and invasive species year after year. To protect their crops, they turn to the....

08/07/2026

Selecting superior breeding stock is one of the most important management decisions in goat production because it determines the herd’s future productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Every breeding buck and doe contributes genetic traits to the next generation, making genetic improvement cumulative and permanent.

Selecting superior breeding stock is important because it determines the herd's future productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

07/31/2026

07/29/2026

🐝 Ever thought about becoming a beekeeper? Now's your chance!

Join the Beekeeping Academy at Coastal Alabama Community College – Monroeville Campus and discover the fascinating world of honeybees. Whether you're interested in pollinator conservation, producing your own honey, or simply learning a new skill, this hands-on course will provide science-based instruction and real-world experience to help you build confidence in the apiary.

📅 Thursday evenings | September 24 – November 12
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
💲 Only $45 per student
📝 Registration opens September 3

Healthy bees help create healthy gardens, thriving farms, and stronger communities. We hope you'll join us for this exciting opportunity! 🐝🌼