Covington County- Alabama Extension

05/28/2026

Wiregrass Cattlemen's Conference! Thursday, June 25th from 4-8pm. Enterprise Civic Center, Enterprise AL For more information, call Rickey Hudson, Extension Agent, 334-726-6814

05/26/2026

Join the Grow More, Give More 250 Pound Challenge!

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Alabama Extension is encouraging every county to donate 250 pounds of fresh produce to help fight food insecurity in our communities. Every pound counts!

Plant a little extra this season and donate fresh fruits and vegetables to local families, food banks, churches, and community organizations in need. Great crops include tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, okra, beans, melons, and more!

Donation Locations in Covington County:
* Christian Service Center 334-493-4244 Opp, AL,
* The Storehouse 253-231-3038 Andalusia, AL

Don’t forget to take photos of your harvests and donations to share with us!

Learn more and record donations here:
https://www.aces.edu/go/6066

05/22/2026

Some of the tastiest tomatoes in the world are grown right here in Geneva County! Learn how to grow them and preserve them as delicious salsa at our upcoming workshop.

Questions? Call Geneva County Extension at (334)684-9195.

05/22/2026

Another great opportunity to learn how to grow and preserve one of our favorite summer treats...blueberries!

Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 1:00-3:00
Location: Geneva County Farm-Center

Register online or call the Geneva County Extension Office:
Online: https://www.aces.edu/go/6352
Call: (334)684-9195

If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Emily Wismer at [email protected] or (334)282-3683 by June 2, 2026.

05/22/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/historic-beef-prices-looking-beyond-the-price-tag/

While some consumers may think beef prices have cattle famers watching the money pour in, grocery store price tags do not tell the full story.

05/20/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/auburn-extension-weed-scientists-detail-the-new-dicamba-requirements/

Auburn researchers and Alabama Extension specialists continue to guide growers through the new dicamba labels and requirements.

05/18/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/saved-by-conservation-alabamas-wildlife-comebacks/

This year's Endangered Species Day theme, Celebrating America’s Wildlife Comeback Stories, spotlights the real-world impacts of conservation.

05/18/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/alabama-extension-training-to-give-tools-skills-to-veterans-interested-in-farming/

On May 28 and 29, Operation Grow will host an educational in-person Boot Camp for military veterans interested in starting a production agriculture business.

05/15/2026

The average time it took a producer to fill out their Farmers Bridge Assistance application with a Login.gov account was three minutes, and payments were deposited as soon as three days later.

Create your Login.gov account now to expedite Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers payments!