Russell County - Alabama Extension

Russell County - Alabama Extension Alabama Cooperative Extension and Alabama 4-H provide research based, educational programs to the citizens of Alabama.

Registration is now open for the Legacy of the Longleaf ForestHer workshop in Russell County on September 9, 2026. Pleas...
08/23/2026

Registration is now open for the Legacy of the Longleaf ForestHer workshop in Russell County on September 9, 2026.
Please see the attached flyer for registration details, or register online using this REGISTRATION LINK: https://member.alaforestry.org/event/LegofLongleaf.
Times listed on the flyer are in Eastern Time, while the online registration form displays Central Time.
Please share this opportunity with female landowners who may be interested in attending.

🍳🍀 Calling All Future Chefs! Join the Russell 4-H Teen Cuisine Cooking Club! 🍀🍳Do you love to cook, want to learn new ki...
08/22/2026

🍳🍀 Calling All Future Chefs! Join the Russell 4-H Teen Cuisine Cooking Club! 🍀🍳
Do you love to cook, want to learn new kitchen skills, or enjoy trying new recipes? Then the Russell 4-H Teen Cuisine Cooking Club is for you!
📅 Every Tuesday in September
🕠 5:30 – 6:30 PM Eastern
📍 Russell County Extension Office
Youth will learn:
🥗 Healthy cooking techniques
🔪 Kitchen and food safety skills
📏 Measuring and recipe basics
🍎 Nutrition tips
👩‍🍳 Hands-on cooking experiences
🍽️ Confidence in the kitchen
✅ Open to youth ages 9-18
✅ Cost: $20 per participant
Registration is required through 4-H Online as an Event Registration.
💻 Register at: http://v2.4honline.com
⏰ Registration Deadline: August 28, 2026
Spaces are limited, so don't wait! Gather your friends and come discover how fun and delicious learning can be with Russell 4-H.
🍀👩‍🍳🍎🍽️

🌾 Hands‑On Homestead Workshop — Friday, September 18, 2026 | Pittsview, Alabama|9 am CENTRAL/10 EASTERNReady to level up...
08/21/2026

🌾 Hands‑On Homestead Workshop — Friday, September 18, 2026 | Pittsview, Alabama|
9 am CENTRAL/10 EASTERN
Ready to level up your homesteading skills? Join us for a full day of practical, back‑to‑basics learning covering everything from livestock to soil to old‑fashioned food crafting. Whether you're just getting started or expanding your skills, this workshop is packed with real‑world demos and take‑home know‑how.

Topics include:
 All About Eggs — understanding quality, handling, and production
 Breeds to Meet Your Needs — choosing chickens that fit your goals
 Forage Basics — healthier birds through smarter grazing
 Fence Building — simple, durable setups that last
 Make Your Own Butter — churn‑to‑jar demo
 Make Your Own Sauerkraut — fermentation fundamentals
 Build Your Soil — nutrient management for long‑term fertility
 Pelt Making for Profit — turning waste into income
 Saving Seed — preserve your best varieties
 Drip Irrigation Demo — efficient watering for any scale

$40 registration includes luncheon. Preregistration and payment required to attend.

Come learn, get your hands dirty, and connect with folks who love the land as much as you do. 🌱

https://aub.ie/pittsviewhomestead

🍀⭐ Ready to Lead, Serve, and Make a Difference? Join Russell 4-H Youth Council! ⭐🍀Are you looking for opportunities to d...
08/20/2026

🍀⭐ Ready to Lead, Serve, and Make a Difference? Join Russell 4-H Youth Council! ⭐🍀
Are you looking for opportunities to develop leadership skills, meet new friends, serve your community, and have your voice heard? Then Russell 4-H Youth Council is for YOU!
📅 Second Thursday of Each Month
🗓️ September – April
📍 Russell County Extension Office 5:30 pm est
Youth Council members will:
🌟 Develop leadership skills
🤝 Participate in community service projects
🎤 Build confidence in communication and public speaking
💡 Share ideas and help shape local 4-H programs
🍀 Connect with other motivated youth from across Russell County
✅ Open to all youth ages 9-18
✅ No Cost to Participate
Registration is required through 4-H Online as an Event Registration for each meeting.
💻 Register at: http://v2.4honline.com
This is your chance to make new friends, grow as a leader, and make a positive impact in your community!
🍀 Leadership isn't about being in charge—it's about making a difference. Come grow with us through Russell 4-H Youth Council!
Your Voice. Your Leadership. Your 4-H.
🍀⭐💚

08/19/2026

The countdown is on! The Great Southeast Pollinator Census returns August 21–22, and now is the time to get ready to count.

Join Aubie and citizen scientists across the Southeast for this fun, 15-minute activity that helps researchers learn more about the pollinators visiting our gardens, yards and communities. Simply choose a flowering plant, count the insects that land on it and submit your results.

Mark your calendar, print your count sheet and get ready to put your eagle eyes to work!

Learn more and download your counting sheet: https://www.aces.edu/go/GreatSoutheastPollinatorCensus

Friendly reminder that registration closes Friday!Do you have the best eggs in Alabama 4-H?Now is your chance to enter t...
08/19/2026

Friendly reminder that registration closes Friday!

Do you have the best eggs in Alabama 4-H?
Now is your chance to enter the Alabama 4-H Golden Egg Contest and compete for amazing prizes!
Registration deadline: August 21
Register through 4-H Online
Eggs must be dropped off at the Russell County Extension Office by 4:00 pm, Monday, August 24th.
Entry Cards must be completed, placed inside a Ziploc bag, and attached to the carton with a rubber band.

08/19/2026

August is Catfish Month and we are celebrating and recognizing the farmers raising one of Alabama's favorite foods!

From ponds to plates, catfish production is an important part of Alabama agriculture. Behind the scenes, Alabama Extension works alongside catfish producers to help them navigate the challenges of raising a healthy, productive crop.

Extension specialists and agents provide research-based information and assistance on topics such as pond and water quality management, fish health, production practices, feeding, disease prevention, and more. We’re proud to recognize Alabama’s catfish producers, and the Extension professionals working alongside them to keep Alabama aquaculture moving forward.

Check out the resources available about Catfish producers here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6675

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