Chilton Research and Extension Center

05/20/2026

Come join the fun at the 4-H Avian Bowl. Alabama 4-H Avian Bowl is a double elimination contest for teams patterned after other knowledge bowls. Contestants gain knowledge on subject matter for several species of poultry, food safety, physiology, nutrition, eggs, and many other related subjects.

Come join the fun at the 4-H Avian Bowl. Alabama 4-H Avian Bowl is ...

04/16/2026

Dr. Jay Spiers and the HORT 5120/6120 Small Fruit and Pecan Culture Senior and grad-level class field trip.

04/15/2026

Sharing Knowledge....
Commercial Horticulture Agent, David Lawrence, does that!

04/08/2026

FREE EVENT!

May 1, 2026
9:00 am - 1 pm CT
E.V. Smith Research Center
4725 County Road 40
Shorter, AL

Topics: W**d control in pastures & hayfields; cool season variety trials; soil health in pastures; and research updates.

04/02/2026

03/24/2026

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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is encouraging specialty crop producers across the state to report any crop damage from the recent freeze to their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office. These reports are critical in evaluating potential assistance and determining whether a federal disaster declaration may be warranted.

For more information or to report damage, producers should contact their local USDA FSA office. They can be located at https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator.

For more information visit, agi.alabama.gov/2026/03/adai-urges-producers-to-report-crop-damage-following-recent-freeze/

03/17/2026

On March 16, 2026, Alabama experienced severe weather whiplash, dropping from near to below-freezing temperatures with snow in some areas. Highs on Monday were in the upper 30s north to 50s south, with overnight lows plunging into the mid-20s to lower 30s, causing widespread freeze warnings and potential damage to the Chilton County peach crop. Farmers in Chilton County utilized wind machines and fires in the orchards to mix warmer air with freezing air near the ground to protect peach crops from frost on or around March 16. Despite the mid-March freeze, local farmers hope for a good overall season for Alabama peaches in 2026. Please keep our farmers in your prayers during this time.

03/17/2026

02/25/2026

Join us for a Small Fruit Grape Production Updates workshop.
When: March 6, 2026
Where: Chilton Research and Extension Center
120 CR 756
Clanton, AL 35045

The first 20 registrants receive a free set of pruners. Lunch is provided free of charge. Please register no later than March 4, 2026.

Contact Lisa McCullough at 205-646-3610 for questions or to register.
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