Cullman County - Alabama Extension

Check out what's happening this month through the Cullman County Extension newsletter!
https://mailchi.mp/c3bbbed7d814/culllman-county-extension-office-october-6431462

The Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee is helping Alabama Forestry Foundation host a workshop on forest carbon programs! This is a hot topic right now, so join them for this free event (and free lunch!). Forestry and PLM credits available.

📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM
📍 North Alabama Agriplex
💲 FREE
✏ Register at https://airtable.com/appoVgHdnoVeDxFmF/pagE1oVUoOqVKbQG2/form?fbclid=IwY2xjawUfhQlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWUya1BmWVNQQWZrSW5JUVZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePADpzgdYTD5d3YUuaUfISGMsWXSfoWtXcHanNl10usGUgb6t0JuV-IilPKQ_aem_cjqGCmV7GZTPdgBMSXI9NA

Storms are part of life in North Alabama! Join us for this Tree Care and Maintenance workshop to learn how to better care for trees - pruning, planting and more - so when the storms do roll in your trees are better prepared! Free event right here in Cullman!

ISA CEUs available!

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
📍 Vinemont Community Center
💲 FREE, lunch provided
✏ Register at www.aub.ie/treecarecullmanmorgan

Have old pesticides at home you need to get rid of? Here's your chance to safely dispose of them at no cost! Pesticide Disposal Drop Off will be a ONE day only event for homeowners. No registration required, no questions asked. No early or late drop off.

Only the following pesticides will be received - insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. Any other products will NOT be accepted.

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM (firm!)
📍 Cullman County Extension Office (parking lot)
💲 Free

This event is in conjunction with the Pesticide Clean Day hosted by Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries in Jackson County on November 3, 2026. This drop off event on 10/29 is for homeowners. Farmers and commercial growers should contact the Extension Office (256-737-9386) about disposing of large quantities of pesticides.

With fall storms rolling in and winter around the corner, learn safe and proper ways to handle those storm damaged trees at the Chainsaw Safety and Pruning class coming up in October! Indoor and outdoor presentations to demonstrate best practices!

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 8:30 AM - 12 PM
📍 Alabama A&M Agribition Center, Huntsville
✏ Register at www.aces.edu/go/6886
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Want to know more about growing fruits and vegetables through regenerative practices? Attend the Regenerative Growers Conference in early November! Many topics will be covered and farm tours included!

📅 Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8
⏰ 8:30 AM - 4 PM (Sat.); 10 AM or 2 PM (Sun.)
📍 Jones Valley Teaching Farm
✏ Register at www.aces.edu/go/argc2026
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What do you know about hummingbird migration? Want to help them out? Check out this short article!

Hummingbird Migration: Tiny Birds Making a Big Journey - Alabama Cooperative Extension System In late September and early October, hummingbird migration is expected in Alabama; helping with their journey can be a simple, fun activity.

Looking to be more self-sufficient with what you've got? Sign up for the Homesteading on a Half-Acre workshop happening later this month! Topics include food preservation, small livestock, gardening and more! It's a deal for only $10!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Alabama A&M University Agribition Center, Huntsville
✏ Register at www.aces.edu/go/6596 by September 20
💲 $10 per person, includes lunch

Last chance to register for the FREE Estate Planning Basics workshop happening on Thursday! Learn how to prepare your land, farm and assets for the next generation. Sign up TODAY!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Heritage Center at the North Alabama Agriplex
✏ Register at https://www.aces.edu/event/estate-planning-basics/
💲 FREE, light supper provided

Is your land or farm ready to move to the next generation? Is your estate planned out to ease that transition on your family? Want to learn more about this? Join us on Thursday for a FREE estate planning workshop to better understand wills, trusts, heirs property and more and leave your assets in good hands.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Heritage Center at the North Alabama Agriplex
✏ Register at https://www.aces.edu/event/estate-planning-basics/
💲 FREE, light supper provided