Colbert County-Alabama Extension

10/09/2026

💚💚 Colbert County 4-H HAS GONE GREEN!!! 💚💚

We’re showing our 4-H pride and celebrating ! 🍀💚

Let’s see that GREEN shine as we celebrate our amazing 4-H youth, dedicated volunteers, and everyone who helps make 4-H a positive force in our community! 🌱⭐

💚 Learn by Doing. Lead with Purpose. Grow with 4-H! 💚

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10/09/2026

Take a few moments now to prepare.

As Tropical Storm Isaias, pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs, develops in the Gulf, Alabama Extension encourages everyone to review hurricane preparations at home, at work, and on the farm.

Review emergency plans and confirm important contacts.
Take steps to protect your family, property, and important records.
Prepare livestock, crops, and farm equipment.
After the storm, stay clear of fallen trees, loose debris, and downed power lines.

Monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center and your local National Weather Service office, and follow instructions from local emergency officials.

Find preparedness resources through Alabama Extension’s Alabama Ready initiative: https://www.aces.edu/go/4522

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

As the weather gets cooler, the new season brings a palette of vibrant fall colors to trees that Alabamians may notice throughout the next month or two. Shane Harris, Tallapoosa County director and horticulturist with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, explained why trees have fall colors, what people in Alabama can expect and types of trees to plant for the best fall colors.
Read the full article here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6970

10/05/2026

The new Fall 2026 issue of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns is here!

Discover the article published on pages 22-27 highlighting "Start Something Sweet with Alabama Extension's Cottage Food Law Training." Places and stories that make Alabama’s small towns so special.

Read it online: https://www.alabamasmalltowns.com/ast-issues/

10/02/2026

🌱💚 Wonderful Outreach in Our Local Schools! 💚🌱

Jeffrey Calbert, 4-H Outreach Administrator, and our dedicated Shoals Master Gardeners are doing wonderful work reaching out to local schools!

Through hands-on activities, gardening education, and meaningful connections, they are helping introduce students to the joys and benefits of gardening, agriculture, and learning from the world around them. 🌻🥕🌿

We are grateful for their commitment to growing knowledge, inspiring young minds, and strengthening our communities—one classroom at a time! 👏💚

09/30/2026

We get calls frequently about "How can I start a farm?"
We encourage you to read this article from the USDA.

🇺🇸 AMERICA.GOV = Your one-stop shop to access Federal government information or services online!

The Trump Administration is making it easier and more accessible for you and your family to find answers and get things done within the Federal government. Simply ask any question on America.gov, and get an up-to-date answer, with more services to come later this year like passport renewal and Medicare enrollment.

President Donald J. Trump is delivering real value to taxpayers—making government smaller, smarter, and work for the American people 💪

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/09/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-streamlines-access-to-government-services-through-america-gov/

09/30/2026

We encourage farmers to read the following article by the USDA.
"🚨 U.S. Department of Agriculture is making an additional $1 BILLION investment in the Regenerative Pilot Program. 🌾"

We recommend you to take advantage of Alabama Extension Commercial Horticulture and Alabama Extension - Home Horticulture offered program to learn more about Regenerative Agriculture and connect with fellow growers at the: https://au-academics.my.salesforce-sites.com/pmtx/evt__conf_detail?id=a1RUg000001z0FRMAY

🌱 Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference
📅 November 7–8, 2026

This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge, share ideas, and explore practical approaches to regenerative agriculture.

🚨 USDA is making an additional $1 BILLION investment in the Regenerative Pilot Program in FY 2027, providing more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve soil health, water quality, and long-term farm resilience.

Producers can now apply for assistance with regenerative practices through their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Center or visit https://nrcs.usda.gov.