Lee County-Alabama Extension

Lee County-Alabama Extension Official Facebook of Lee County-Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

The Lee County Extension Office is a local resource to provide community education through a variety of programs, publications, clubs, and other opportunities. To learn more about our upcoming events, check out our website at www.aces.edu/Lee

For 4-H events and recent newsletters online, viist: http://www.aces.edu/counties/Lee/4-HEvent.php

09/04/2026

🐜October 6, 2026, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host an Ornamental and Turf Pest Control exam training at the Lee County Extension Office. Individuals who manage pests such as weeds, disease, and insects for the public as part of their business must have this license. License holders are also required to attend meetings for continuing education. Operators who already have an Ornamental and Pest Control license may receive pesticide points at this meeting.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registration Fee 💲20.00
Registration MUST be done online at the following Link 🔗
https://www.aces.edu/go/leeotps or scan the QR Code
The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM and will end at 2:00 PM. Lunch🥙 will be provided with registration.

Location📍: Lee County Extension Office, 600 South 7th, Street Suite 4, Opelika, AL.
Testing WILL NOT be done at this meeting. Participants will be responsible for scheduling testing at a later date through the Alabama Department of Ag and Industries

Please contact Chip East at 256-846-0314 or [email protected]
for questions.

09/04/2026

The application to attend Ignite by 4-H 2027 is now open! 🌟🚀🍀

Hosted by National 4-H Council, Ignite brings together teens from all across the U.S. to Washington D.C. to immerse themselves in hands-on workshops, experiences and activities in their desired program area. 4-H'ers can choose from agriscience, animal science, community accelerators, CWF @ Ignite, STEM or healthy living.

With the addition of public speaking, career and life readiness and presentation workshops, participants will apply what they learn to their own life and take a step toward becoming .

Ignite 2027 will be held March 17-21 and is open to senior level 4-H members (ages 14-18). The deadline to apply closes September 28, 2026. If interested in applying or to learn more, speak to your county 4-H agent and visit www.aces.edu/4h/ignite-by-4-h/

🐓✨ Feathers, fun, and lots of learning tonight at our 4-H Poultry Showmanship Clinic! ✨🐓Participants learned all about w...
09/04/2026

🐓✨ Feathers, fun, and lots of learning tonight at our 4-H Poultry Showmanship Clinic! ✨🐓

Participants learned all about what to expect at the poultry show, worked on completing their record books, practiced their showmanship techniques, and even got hands-on experience washing and grooming chickens for competition.
These young exhibitors are working hard to get ready for fair season, and we couldn't be more excited to watch them shine!

👉 Join us on October 2 at the Lee County Fair to cheer on our poultry exhibitors as they put their new skills into action. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to Extreme Green Farms for visiting the Lee County Master Gardeners of Alabama and teaching us about hydroponi...
09/03/2026

Thank you to Extreme Green Farms for visiting the Lee County Master Gardeners of Alabama and teaching us about hydroponic growing!

09/03/2026

Love Alabama’s outdoors and want to turn that interest into action?

The Alabama Master Naturalist Program helps adults build a deeper understanding and appreciation of Alabama’s natural world through science-based education, hands-on learning and volunteer service. Participants learn about the state’s natural resources while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to support conservation, education and natural resource management in their own communities.

Becoming a certified Alabama Master Naturalist includes completing a self-paced online course, attending two field days and completing 30 volunteer hours in Alabama. The program is designed for adults who enjoy nature, like spending time outdoors and want to make a difference through conservation and stewardship.

Ready to learn more about Alabama’s natural world and help protect it?

Explore the Alabama Master Naturalist Program and find registration information here: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry/alabama-master-naturalist-program/

09/02/2026

HATS OFF TO WOMEN IN AG!

📅 GET THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR!

We’re excited to announce that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2nd Annual Southeast Women in Ag Event, happening December 4, 2026!

Join us for a fun-filled day designed to educate, connect, and celebrate the women who make agriculture happen!

✨ 6 Educational Stations
🍴 Special Lunch Speaker
🎩 Hat Bar
🥗 Lunch Provided
🎁 Educational Goodies & MORE!

Whether you’re actively involved in agriculture, looking to learn something new, or simply want to connect with other women in the industry, this event is for YOU!

📅 December 4, 2026
📍 Southeast Alabama

🎟️ Registration is OPEN — grab your spot today!

Link to Register: https://www.aces.edu/go/sewiaevent2026

Come learn, connect, laugh, and celebrate the incredible women who keep agriculture moving forward! 👩‍🌾❤️

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:

08/25/2026

IPM Field Guide Series
The AAMU IPM Field Guide Series is monthly webinar to educate growers on cost-effective, sustainable pest management solutions that help reduce crop losses, lower input costs, and improve long-term farm productivity—all designed to be immediately applicable on small farms. Each session occurs on the last Friday of each month at 5:30 PM CT. The next session is August 28th.
August 28th event- use the below link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Z6FScJvkL/

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600 S 7 Th Street Suite 4
Opelika, AL
36801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm

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