Tuscaloosa County - Alabama Extension

06/09/2026

Join us to budget with purpose, save for future and crush debt, and learn diabetes by heart with strategies to improve health. Lunch will be provided to the first 20....

06/09/2026

Think you know your Alabama trees?

Put your tree ID skills to the test! We've sketched the foliage of several common native trees found across the state.

This challenge is a fun way to sharpen your observation skills and learn more about the trees growing all around you. Once you've made your guesses, use the identification key to see how many you got right and learn the basics of tree identification. https://www.aces.edu/go/6025

Ready to play? Comment below with your answers.
We will share the correct answers in the comments later this week.

06/09/2026

Please join us on Thursday, July 23, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Hay Production Meeting at the Tuscaloosa Courthouse Annex Auditorium, located at 2513 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
This educational program will focus on producing high-quality hay and maximizing forage value for your livestock operation. Topics will include:
• Fertility management strategies and fertilizer options for hay fields
• Determining the optimal harvest window for peak nutrition and digestibility
• Proper hay sampling techniques
• Understanding and interpreting hay test results to make informed winter feeding decisions
Whether you are producing hay for your own operation or for sale, this program will provide practical information to help improve forage quality, reduce winter feeding costs, and support livestock performance.
To register, please scan the QR code on the event flyer or visit: http://www.aub.ie/HayTuscaloosa
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office at (205) 349-4630 or Court Green-Johnson at (205) 659-6796.
We look forward to seeing you there.

06/04/2026

In The Garden! 250 POUND CHALLENGE!

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Have you planted your garden yet? Whether you have or haven't, we encourage you to plant a little extra and participate in the Grow More Give More 250lb. Challenge. As part of Auburn University's 250 celebration of America, Alabama Extension's goal is 250 pounds of fresh produce donated in each county between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Food insecurity remains a serious issues across Alabama, affecting approximately 2 million residents, including 1 in 4 children. Will you be part of the challenge and make a difference in your community? Every pound counts.

Learn more about the challenge and how you can get involved here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6066

06/02/2026

The Tuscaloosa County Extension Office is closed today due to emergency maintenance issues being repaired. We will re-open on Wednesday June 3.

05/29/2026

Blight is the most common disease affecting tomatoes in Alabama and typically begins appearing from late May through June, especially during warm, wet conditions caused by frequent rainfall or overhead irrigation.

The key to managing blight is starting early before the disease has a chance to spread. Learn how to identify blight symptoms and explore management options to help protect your tomato crop. https://www.aces.edu/go/6390

05/28/2026

One of the last in-person classes in our area for the year. If you have been putting off the online class, this one is for you.

Cottage Food Law Safety Training

~ Understand the law
~Understand where foods can be sold
~Recognize labeling requirements
~Basic food safety practices

August 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hale County Extension Office
701 Hall Street
Greensboro, AL 36744

For more information, contact Alice Moore at (334) 216-0738.

$25 Certification Fee

Registration link: www.aces.edu/go/cottagefoodbusiness

05/28/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond our control --
The Dystocia / Calving Simulator Training scheduled for tonight in Butler, AL is being rescheduled to a later date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will release an updated flyer with a new registration link and information at our earliest opportunity.

Thank you in advance for understanding.