Sumter County-Alabama Extension

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!

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Dear SRBWI Community,

Join SRBWI Researchers, Advocates, Ambassadors, and community members on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM for our first annual Cervical Cancer & HPV Awareness Walk – Immunity Is Community: Stronger Together Against HPV & Cervical Cancer.
Across the Georgia and Alabama Black Belt and the Mississippi Delta, we’ll walk together to raise awareness, share information and resources, and strengthen our collective commitment to preventing cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.

GEORGIA
Albany
Radium Springs Garden
10 Skywater Blvd., Albany, GA

ALABAMA
Livingston
University of West Alabama
Meet in the parking lot across from the football stadium at the corner of Stadium Drive and Faculty Drive.
GPS: Stadium Drive, Livingston, AL 35470

MISSISSIPPI
Leland
Barbara Brooks Delta Health Center
801 N. Broad Street, Leland, MS

Metcalfe
Shirley Allen Multi-Purpose Center
220 Childress St., Metcalfe, MS

Belzoni
Humphreys County Courthouse
102 Castleman St., Belzoni, MS

Isola
Isola Multi-Purpose Center
205 Julia St., Isola, MS

TEAL OUT!

Wear a white or teal T-shirt on the day of the walk and help us TEAL OUT our communities for cervical cancer awareness! Teal ribbons will be provided.
Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and community organizations and walk with us. Together, we can increase awareness, strengthen prevention, and help ensure our communities have access to trusted information and resources.
Immunity Is Community — Stronger Together Against HPV & Cervical Cancer.
We look forward to seeing you on September 26!

09/02/2026

Do you know what it really costs to operate your farm? Are you weighing a difficult business decision or thinking about who will manage the farm in the future?

You don’t have to answer those questions alone. Alabama Extension Farm and Agribusiness Management specialists and agents like Ken Kelley help farmers and landowners evaluate production costs, create budgets, manage records, assess risks and plan for succession. With research-based economic and financial guidance, they can help you make informed decisions for a more profitable and sustainable operation.

Find your local Extension agent at aces.edu.

09/02/2026

Attention Cattle Producers and Farmers‼️

Join us at a lunch & learn on September 8th at Northwest Shoals Community College for a discussion on "Managing for Profit: Build the Foundation-Forages".

Learn more practical forage strategies plus technical and economic insights from Dr. Leanne Dillard, Ken Kelley, and Max Runge.

📍In person or online
Northwest Shoals Community College
800 George Wallace Blvd 110
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
⏰11:00am -1:45pm

‼️Register at the link below:
https://au-academics.my.salesforce-sites.com/pmtx/evt__SiteEventDetail?id=a1RUg000001zwsv

09/01/2026

The Sumter County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:30am.

09/01/2026

Valencia Moore, 4-H Extension Agent and Wade Hummer, Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent providing some hands on horticulture learning to the YMCA Programs at the University of West Alabama🪴🌱🌾

09/01/2026

Something exciting is hatching! Alabama Extension is launching new Facebook and Instagram pages dedicated to all things backyard poultry.
Whether you already have a flock or are planning to start one, follow along for research-based information to help you care for healthy, productive birds.

To celebrate the launch and National Chicken Month, we’re hosting a Backyard Poultry Photo Contest! Share a photo of your favorite hen, prized rooster or entire backyard flock for a chance to win.

How to enter:
-Comment on this post with your photo.
-Follow the new Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry page.
-Like and share this post.
-Don't forget to also follow on Instagram.

Two winners will be selected:
-Judges’ Choice
-People’s Choice, awarded to the eligible photo receiving the most likes

Photos may be submitted from Sept. 1 until noon CDT on Sept. 3. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. CDT on Sept. 3.

Follow the new Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry pages:
Facebook: Alabama Extension Backyard Poultry
Instagram:

08/27/2026

Whether you’re just getting started or have years of gardening experience, the Homeowner Gardening Conference is an opportunity to learn from Alabama Extension experts, get answers to your questions and connect with other plant enthusiasts.

Join us Sept. 25–26 at the Jon Archer Agricultural Center in Mobile for educational sessions covering topics such as backyard greenhouses, pollinators, lawns and new plants for the landscape. The conference also includes a keynote speaker, meals and a panel session of gardening experts.

Learn more about the conference and register today.https://www.aces.edu/go/6759