Hale County-Alabama Extension

05/28/2026

Hey Alabama 4-H'ers, we need your feedback! If you were a 4-H member ages 13-18 during the 2024-2025 club year, you may have been selected to complete the National 4-H Index Study! 🍀📈🌟

Be sure to check your email to see if you were asked to participate. This is your opportunity to provide feedback that will help shape the future of 4-H! The survey measures outcomes related to:
- Civic Engagement 🏛️
- College & Career Readiness 📚
- Healthy Living 💪
- Science & Learning 🧬
- Positive Youth Development 🧠

Please complete the survey by June 15, 2026. If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Emily Nichols, Extension Specialist, at [email protected]

05/28/2026

Join the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association for the 2026 Wiregrass Cattlemen’s Conference on Thursday, June 25 from 4 PM–8 PM at the Enterprise Civic Center in Enterprise, Alabama! This informative event will feature updates on New World Screwworm and Asian Longhorned Tick concerns, technology in beef management, trade impacts, beef industry opportunities, and more. Attendees can also enjoy a cattle industry trade show and a delicious meal. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and support Alabama’s cattle industry! Learn more at BamaBeef.org/RegionalCookouts.

05/28/2026

Thinking about using an “honor system” stand for your cottage food business?

Under Alabama’s Cottage Food Law, this is allowed if the stand is located on your own property. Cottage food products must still be sold directly to the consumer, so selling from off-site locations (like roadside stands away from your home or in stores) is not permitted.

Have questions about cottage food rules? We’re here to help!

05/28/2026

The Dystocia/Calving Simulator Training scheduled for tonight (May 28, 2026 from 5 pm - 7 pm) in Butler, Alabama, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. An updated flyer, along with a new registration link and additional details, will be shared as soon as possible.

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.

05/28/2026

We're hiring!

The EAGLES Program at Auburn University is seeking an Operations Coordinator to join our team, and it might just be you! This position will play a key role in supporting stakeholder engagement, ensuring operational excellence by supporting staff and students and strengthening the visibility and impact of the EAGLES Program.

If you're passionate about having a direct and lasting impact on student lives while contributing to the growth of the EAGLES Program, we want to hear from you!

What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2 years of professional experience in administration, hospitality, and/or event coordination
- Familiarity working with individuals with disabilities or education programs

Auburn University | Auburn, AL
Click the link to apply (resume and cover letter required in one condensed PDF): https://jobs.auburn.edu/auburn-careers-home/jobs/7631?lang=en-us

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

As astronauts were headed for the moon, the Smith Park team was also reaching for the stars—if reaching for the stars means pouring concrete and planting trees! The second half of the spring semester was a productive one for Smith Park. We expanded our horizons beyond just trees and concrete to in...

05/28/2026

Oranges and lemons are two of the most popular citrus fruits and pack a punch when it comes to vitamins. Both are rich in Vitamin C which supports your immune system.

Squeeze a lemon in a glass of water to add flavor.
Grab an orange for a juicy snack.

However you enjoy these citrus superstars, they bring the flavor!

05/28/2026

It’s time to gear up and prepare for hurricane season, which starts on June 1. As a farmer or rancher, preparedness is important. Learn more about hurricane preparedness and explore USDA recovery resources. https://www.farmers.gov/blog/usda-urges-farmers-and-ranchers-take-action-ahead-2026-hurricane-season

05/27/2026

Grow More, Give More 250 Pound Challenge

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is honoring this historic milestone by inviting gardeners across the state to make a difference through the Grow More, Give More 250 Pound Challenge. Rooted in the same spirit of service, innovation, and community that has shaped the nation for the last two and a half centuries, this challenge aims to help the approximately 2 million Alabama residents who face food insecurity.

As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary, Alabama Extension is honoring this milestone with the Grow More, Give More 250 Pound Challenge.