Etowah Co. Women's Committee

02/19/2026

Hey, teachers! Apply NOW for a FREE summer workshop. 📚🌱⬇️

The Alabama Ag in the Classroom Summer Institute is June 10-12 in Prattville. Educators are encouraged to apply for the free conference by April 15.

The workshop will include integrated agricultural activities for kindergarten through sixth grade, plus farm tours.

Participants will receive professional development hours, innovative materials and teaching strategies that increase student knowledge of the nutritional and economic importance of the food and fiber systems. Activities incorporate language arts, science, social studies and mathematics skills.

➡️ Deadline to apply is April 15: alabamaaitc.org/app-application-policy/

02/19/2026

Every registered beekeeper plays an important role in protecting our honey bee population!🐝 Alabama’s No Comb Law is one of the most important safeguards for the state’s honey bee industry. This law makes it unlawful to import honey bees on comb including established colonies or nucleus colonies (Nucs) into Alabama. Due to the increase in purchasing nucs, we want beekeepers to stay vigilant of this rule.

If you have questions about importing bees or want to schedule an inspection, contact your regional state apiary inspector. For information visit, https://agi.alabama.gov/plantprotection/apiary-protection-unit/

02/19/2026

Our newest episode of Simply Southern is online now! 💻 Click the link below to see stories about:

- Bennett Farms in Heflin
- Paul W. Bryant Museum in Tuscaloosa
- Alabama Extension's new director, Dr. Eve Brantley

Plus, get a delicious Southern Bite recipe for Garlic Soy Cucumber Salad, thanks to Alabama Peanut Producers Association.

Watch here ➡ https://simplysoutherntv.net/2026/02/15/show-1207-bennett-farms.

Alabama Farmers Federation
Fred Hunter

02/19/2026

Calling all bird watchers and beyond! It's time to showcase your best photos of our feathered friends during the Great Backyard Bird Count photo contest.

The contest begins today February 18 and ends at Noon on February 20. To enter, submit your best bird photo in the comments below. It's really that simple. You can even submit multiple photos.

Two winners will be chosen: one based on the most likes in the comments section and one by our judges. Winners will receive a swag bag full of Extension merch!

Contest rules:
- The photo must be taken in Alabama.
- You must like and share this post, then sumbit your photo in the comments.
- Photo must be commented under this main post.
- Contest ends at Noon on 2/20. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. on 2/20!

10/21/2025

Salads2go in HB is perfection! They made me a beautiful large salad for a gathering in just a few minutes while I waited❤️ and the juices & alkaline water are AMAZING !!!

09/10/2025

We had a wonderful time learning about at the Etowah Farmers Women's meeting Monday night🌺🌸💕💐🪻

06/13/2025

You made a choice—a different one than others.
That doesn’t make you a black sheep.

It makes you a thinker.
A “Let me see how this feels in my heart” kind of person.

You paused where others rushed.
You asked questions when silence would’ve been easier.

That’s not rebellion.
That’s discernment.

You don’t have to follow the crowd just because it’s moving.
You don’t have to agree just to keep the peace.

There’s wisdom in listening.
There’s courage in waiting.
There’s beauty in choosing with care.

You’re not too much.
You’re not difficult.

You’re staying true to your heart.
Maybe you’re not a sheep at all.

-Her View From Home

06/13/2025

03/19/2025

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) recently received reports of “unsolicited” seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The seeds reported were identified as tomato and onion seeds and tested negative for harmful compounds.

We are asking recipients of “unsolicited seeds” to NOT plant the them and if they are in a sealed package, do not open the sealed package.

Report unsolicited seeds received to your county Alabama Cooperative Extension System office www.aces.edu/blog/category/counties/ or contact the Ag Compliance Consumer Protection Specialist for your territory listed below.

Central: Carl Jackson 334-850-9603
Central: Kenny Mehearg 334-850-0783
North central: Jason Fields 256-280-5032
Northeast: Coty Galloway 256-947-0081
Northwest: Kevin Rye 256-460-3009
Southeast: Bill McMillian 334-726-0143
Southwest: Jamie Booker 251-589-2612

For more information visit, agi.alabama.gov/2025/03/unsolicited-seed-packages-delivered-to-alabama-residents/

03/19/2025

Mystery seed packages have once again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes. These seeds could cause great harm to the environment.

03/19/2025

03/19/2025

I just introduced the Honey Integrity Act to crack down on the mislabeling and sale of fake honey to American consumers. This bill sets clear standards to ensure families know the honey they’re buying is real honey.

I appreciate Senator Tommy Tuberville for leading this effort in the Senate and Congressman Jimmy Panetta for his support in the House.

We must protect American honey producers and ensure consumers get the quality products they pay for.

https://steube.house.gov/press-releases/steube-and-panetta-introduce-honey-integrity-act-to-establish-federal-honey-standards/