Bibb County - Alabama Extension

09/04/2026

Bibb County Highlights - September 2026 -

Forestry professionals, landowners, and natural resource managers are invited to join Alabama Extension for a Professional Logging Manager (PLM) Workshop on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park.

09/04/2026

This Labor Day, Alabama Extension recognizes the farmers, educators, employees, volunteers and other hardworking people whose dedication strengthens our communities and keeps Alabama moving forward.

In observance of Labor Day, Alabama Extension offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

We wish everyone a safe and restful Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

📢 Attention Farmers & Cattle Producers!

Join Alabama Extension for the Managing for Profit: Build the Foundation – Forages Lunch & Learn on September 8 from 11:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

Learn practical strategies to extend your grazing season, make better use of available forage, reduce hay costs, and improve the profitability of your herd.

🐄 Technical Discussion: Dr. Leanne Dillard
💰 Economic Discussion: Ken Kelley & Max Runge
📍 In Person: Northwest Shoals Community College — Lunch provided!
💻 Online option available — join from anywhere!

Whether you attend in person or online, this is a great opportunity to gain information that can help you make smart, profitable decisions for your operation.

👉 Scan the appropriate QR code on the flyer to register.

Please share with local farmers, cattle producers, and anyone interested in forage and herd management!

09/03/2026

Ready to grow your homesteading knowledge?

Join Auburn University Rural Studio and Alabama Extension for Homestead Day, a free event featuring demonstrations, conversations and activities for small landowners. Learn more about topics related to food, farming, water, land and home while connecting with experts and others.

Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Auburn Rural Studio, 8448 Alabama Highway 61, Newbern, AL 36765
Admission is free. Food trucks will be on site.

View the complete schedule and register: https://ruralstudio.org/2026-homestead-day/

09/03/2026

September is the perfect time to refresh your garden and prepare your landscape for fall!

September is the perfect time to refresh your garden and prepare your landscape for fall!
Plant cool-season vegetables, divide perennials, care for your lawn and begin planning for spring color. Our September Planting & Landscaping Checklist highlights some of the month’s most important gardening tasks for Alabama homeowners.
Planting times vary by region, so check recommendations for your area before getting started.

Find detailed planting recommendations and seasonal gardening tips in these resources:
Planting Guide for Home Gardening in Alabama: www.aces.edu/go/5710
Alabama Gardener’s Calendar: https://www.aces.edu/go/6770

09/01/2026

PROFESSIONAL LOGGING MANAGER CONTUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Boise Cascade and hosted by the Chilton Natural Resources Council.
When: Friday, September 25, 2026
Where: Stanton Community Center, 2071 Co Rd 45, Stanton, AL 36790
Time: 8:30 am (check-in) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (presentations)
Topics: Mill Closures & Emerging Markets, Forest Biohazards, Trucking Rules & Regulations, Forestry First Aid & Logging Safety, BMP's for Forestry
Cost: FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 205-280-6268. *Lunch provided.

08/26/2026

The competition is getting good and it's all for a worthwhile cause: neighbors helping neighbors.

So far, 45 counties have reported donations with 31 meeting and exponentially exceeding the 250 pound goal.

As of Tuesday August 25, 2026, Butler county has surged ahead with an impressive 14,148 pounds of donated fresh fruits and vegetables. Marshall, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, and Madison counties are right on their heels.

It's not over have yet...2 weeks to go...0:01 second left on the clock...how many more pounds will be donated?

This challenge officially ends Labor Day so keep growing and keep giving! See where your county ranks, learn more, and track your donations at aces.edu/go/250Challenge.

08/25/2026

🌲 Professional Logging Manager Workshop 🌲

Forestry professionals, landowners, and natural resource managers are invited to join Alabama Extension for a Professional Logging Manager (PLM) Workshop on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park.

📅 Date: September 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Jim Bennett Pkwy
💲 Cost: $50 (Lunch included)

Participants will learn about:
✅ Forestry Best Management Practices
✅ Threatened and Endangered Species
✅ Forest Health: Insects, Diseases, and Invasive Species
✅ Forests with Exceptional Conservation Value
✅ Forest Management for Wildlife

📚 PLM and CFE Units Available

🔗 Register today: https://www.aces.edu/go/bibbplm

For more information, contact Michelle Giddens at (205) 928-2640 or [email protected], or Richard Cristan at 334-750-6471 or [email protected].

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the primary outreach and engagement organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University in cooperation with Tuskegee University.

08/25/2026

Alabama Ag Credit is awarding five $10,000 grants to beginning farmers through the JumpStart Grant. Last day to apply is this Friday, August 28.

Visit this link for more information and the application: alabamaagcredit.submittable.com/submit

08/24/2026

Pollinator Plant of the Month - Purple Coneflower

Purple coneflower is a showy native wildflower that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Its value doesn’t stop when the flowers fade. The seed heads provide food for goldfinches and other songbirds, while the standing stems can offer nesting habitat for native bees.

Learn more about this pollinator plant here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6750