Pickens County - Alabama Extension

05/29/2026

Tomato blight is the most common tomato disease in Alabama and often shows up in late May and June during warm, wet weather. The best way to manage it is to start early before it spreads.

Learn how to spot blight symptoms and protect your tomato plants: https://www.aces.edu/go/6390

Blight is the most common disease affecting tomatoes in Alabama and typically begins appearing from late May through June, especially during warm, wet conditions caused by frequent rainfall or overhead irrigation.

The key to managing blight is starting early before the disease has a chance to spread. Learn how to identify blight symptoms and explore management options to help protect your tomato crop. https://www.aces.edu/go/6390

05/26/2026

🌸🍕🧁 4-H Petals, Pizza & Pastries Workshop 🧁🍕🌸

Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on summer workshop where kids can learn, create, grow, and cook all in one exciting day! Participants will explore gardening, nutrition, baking, and food preparation while getting their hands dirty in the garden and creative in the kitchen.

📍 Held at The Brick House in Gordo
📅 June 25th | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📞 Contact the Pickens County Extension Office to register: (205) 367-8148

Space is limited, sign up today! 🌿

🌸🍕🧁 4-H Petals, Pizza & Pastries Workshop 🧁🍕🌸

Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on summer workshop where kids can learn, create, grow, and cook all in one exciting day! Participants will explore gardening, nutrition, baking, and food preparation while getting their hands dirty in the garden and creative in the kitchen.

✨ Workshop Highlights Include:
• Decorating beautiful flower-inspired cupcakes
• Building and baking personal pizzas with fresh ingredients
• Learning about healthy foods and nutrition
• Planting herbs and working in the garden
• Identifying flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetable plants
• Exploring how food goes from the garden to the kitchen
• Taking home treats, new skills, and fun memories!

This workshop is designed to encourage creativity, confidence, teamwork, and hands-on learning in a fun and welcoming environment. Perfect for youth ages 9–18!

📍 Held at The Brick House in Gordo
📅 June 25th | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📞 Contact the Pickens County Extension Office to register: (205) 367-8148

Space is limited, sign up today! 🌿

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As we pause to reflect on their sacrifice, we encourage everyone to have a safe and healthy holiday.

05/21/2026

Come out and support our local farmers and artisans tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Carrollton Farmers Market! IT’S OPENING DAY 🎉🎉🎉

Carrollton Farmers Market grand opening for 2026 is tomorrow, Thursday May 21st from 10am until 2pm.

We hope to see you tomorrow.

05/20/2026

Join Alabama Extension on June 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Floral Design Workshop at the Vernon City Complex in Vernon, Alabama. Register by clicking the following link: www.aces.edu/go/PetalPoweredLearning2

05/18/2026

Our Commercial Horticulture Agent, Wade Hummer, was happy to help Mr. Dickinson out with his pecan tree problem. If you have questions about your fruit or nut trees, please drop by the office and see Wade or give him a call at (205) 367-8148 or by cell at (334) 740-3837.

05/15/2026

Today, we were proud to host a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification workshop for local cattle producers and beef industry partners.

Special thanks to our very own Animal Sciences & Forages Agent, Court Green-Johnson for leading today’s program and helping our producers strengthen their knowledge of cattle management practices and beef safety standards.

Programs like BQA help support a strong and sustainable beef industry here in Pickens County as well as all of Alabama. We appreciate everyone who attended and invested their time in continuing education and stewardship of the cattle industry.

Pickens County Extension is proud to support our local producers and the future of agriculture in our community! If we can ever assist you, please reach out to us at 205-367-8148.

05/13/2026

Helpful information about Ticks!

05/08/2026

Do you know how to properly prune your tomato plants:? Watch the video below, and learn! Great information you don't want to miss!

05/07/2026

We Are Here To Help You! -Click the following link for our May newsletter with upcoming events: https://mailchi.mp/d7ea65f54afc/we-are-here-to-help-you-6427766