Blount County Conservation District

03/03/2026

The Alabama Grazing Academy is coming to Blount County on April 10th! This program is designed by Alabama Extension to help producers with rotational grazing, pasture management, soil health and grazing economics. 🐂🐄🌾

The workshop costs $40 to attend and spots are limited so call the Blount County Extension Office at (205) 274-2129 or click on the QR code to register today! 📲⏰✅

03/03/2026

Do you want to learn the art of trapping? Come join Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Biologists at the Blount County Multi-Purpose Center for a FREE workshop. 🦝🦨🦫

This is family friendly and lunch is provided. Spots are limited so call the Blount County Extension Office at (205) 274-2129 and register by March 10th to secure your spot! 📲☎️✅

See more details below ⬇️

02/14/2025

Join us for a FREE workshop to learn all about Black Bears in Alabama. Biologist, Landon Johnson, with ADCNR Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries will be teaching this event at the NEW Blount County Multi-Purpose Center in Cleveland on March 13th. Dinner is provided! 🐻🐻🐻

📲Call the Blount County Extension Office to register today!

☎️ (205) 274-2129

02/07/2025

08/29/2024

As drought conditions worsen, Alabama farmers are encouraged to use the Condition Monitoring Observer Reports on Drought system to note dry weather’s impact on their operations.

Several federal programs for financial assistance are tied to this drought monitor. Individual records ensure accurate information is reported to help farmers across the U.S.

The map below shows current reports as of Aug. 29.

More information ➡️ alfafarmers.org/farmers-encouraged-to-report-drought-conditions/

11/17/2023

Numerous counties across Alabama are experiencing extreme drought conditions (D3+) which triggers qualification for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). Cattlemen in the following 43 counties qualify for assistance and are encouraged to make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to apply for LFP before January 30, 2024.

· Baldwin
· Coffee
· Franklin
· Lawrence
· Shelby
· Bibb
· Conecuh
· Geneva
· Limestone
· St Clair
· Blount
· Covington
· Greene
· Madison
· Talladega
· Butler
· Cullman
· Hale
· Marion
· Tuscaloosa
· Calhoun
· Dale
· Houston
· Marshall
· Walker
· Cherokee
· DeKalb
· Jackson
· Mobile
· Washington
· Chilton
· Escambia
· Jefferson
· Monroe
· Winston
· Clarke
· Etowah
· Lamar
· Morgan
· Colbert
· Fayette
· Lauderdale
· Pickens

Find your local FSA office at https://tinyurl.com/AL-FSA-locations.

08/25/2023

THE GREAT ALABAMA TICK SURVEY
University of South Alabama

Alabama has experienced an increased incidence of tick-borne diseases affecting humans (ADPH 2017). Presently, the only state-wide tick surveillance program is based at the University of South Alabama. Given the size of Alabama, limited resources, and the potential importance of tick-borne diseases in the state, I am asking the public for help. All it takes is to send in any ticks found on a person (or pets) while outside. Sending is easy, just tape (Scotch tape is best) the tick(s) to a piece of paper, put it in a sealed envelope and send it to Dr. John McCreadie at the University of South Alabama (mailing address below). Submitted ticks will be identified to species and this information passed along to the person submitting the specimen. The only information needed about the tick is the location where the tick was found and date when the tick was found. Please also include an email address to receive the information about the identification of the species.

Thank you for your assistance!


Dr. John McCreadie, Entomologist
Department of Biology, 5871 USA Drive North
LSCB Room 124
University of South Alabama
Mobile AL 36688
[email protected]
(251) 460 6332

08/23/2023

Fall armyworms are back for their annual visit, and they're not planning on leaving until the first frost. These pesky critters might munch away at your fields, but don't worry, they rarely kill healthy grass stands.

Curious about a battle plan? We have the scoop on the products Alabama producers can use to fend off these invaders. Read about how these products work, their residual levels, and any grazing/harvesting rules that you need to know at https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/insecticides-for-pasture-control-of-fall-armyworms/!

08/22/2023

05/17/2023

Hello Cattle Producers!
There will be a free event in Susan Moore on Saturday, June 17th at 8:30 am to talk about cost share opportunities to install fencing, heavy use area, watering facilities, etc. that will help improve water quality locally and help improve your operation.
We will have free coffee from Sharecroppers and baked goods from Crystal's Bakery!
We are also doing door prizes, so don't miss out!
Anyone is welcome to attend no matter where you live. Call and register by June 9th to secure your spot! Details below
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06/15/2022

The deadline to apply for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Animal Mortality Pilot is Thursday, July 14, 2022. Contact the Blount County NRCS office at 205-274-2363 ext. 3 for more information.