Madison County - Alabama Extension

10/16/2026

🐄 Get your hands dirty and learn by doing!

Whether you're new to livestock production or looking to fine-tune your management skills, the Practical Ranch Management Workshop offers hands-on demonstrations and real-world training from Extension specialists and industry experts.

📆 October 27, 2026 from 2- 6pm
📍 Tennessee Valley Research & Extension Center (9494 Experimental Loop, Madison, AL)
💲 $35
Space is limited, so don't wait to register!
🔗 aub.ie/PRMW

10/15/2026

🐝 Have you been thinking about keeping bees? Do you already have bees and would like to learn even more?

Join our Natural Resources Agent, Norm Haley, for workshop that will cover equipment, husbandry, and best management practices to create and maintain a healthy and productive apiary!

📆 November 5, 2026 from 9am to 1:30pm
📍 Jackson County Extension Office (205 Liberty Ln, Scottsboro, AL 35769)
💲 $20 (includes lunch and printed materials)
✏ Please register at www.aces.edu/go/6999

10/15/2026

Want to enjoy your patio garden all year long? Learn how to design, plant and enhance your patio garden to be beautiful year round!
📅 Friday, November 13
⏰ 9-11 AM
📍 Guntersville
✏️ Register at www.aces.edu/go/allseasonpatio
💲 FREE!

Want to enjoy your patio garden all year long? Learn how to design, plant and enhance your patio garden to be beautiful year round!

📅 Friday, November 13
⏰ 9-11 AM
📍 Guntersville
✏️ Register at www.aces.edu/go/allseasonpatio
💲 FREE!

10/13/2026

In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, Alabama Extension is working with local farm organizations and state and federal government agencies to document agricultural damage to crops, livestock, buildings, and equipment.
Alabama farmers are encouraged to work with their county Extension office to share time- and date-stamped pictures and videos of this damage. Farmers can also submit this documentation online at www.aces.edu/go/Isaias. The deadline to submit videos and pictures is Friday, October 16 at 5 p.m. Madison county producers can contact the Madison County Extension Office at 256-532-1578 or [email protected].
This information will be used to create a public report that documents the effects of Hurricane Isaias on Alabama agriculture. No personal or identifying information of farmers will be included in the report.
Find out more here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6984

In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, Alabama Extension is working with local farm organizations and state and federal government agencies to document agricultural damage to crops, livestock, buildings, and equipment.

Alabama farmers are encouraged to work with their county Extension office to share time- and date-stamped pictures and videos of this damage. Farmers can also submit this documentation online at www.aces.edu/go/Isaias. The deadline to submit videos and pictures is Friday, October 16 at 5 p.m.

This information will be used to create a public report that documents the effects of Hurricane Isaias on Alabama agriculture. No personal or identifying information of farmers will be included in the report.

Find out more here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6984

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Alabama After Dark: Meet the opossum!

When night falls, one of Alabama’s most misunderstood neighbors begins searching for its next meal.

The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial, or pouched mammal, native to the United States. These adaptable, nocturnal animals eat a varied diet that includes insects, rodents and carrion. By consuming these foods, opossums may help control damage to gardens and lawns while serving as part of nature’s cleanup crew.

Opossums are known for “playing possum,” but that is not usually their first response to danger. Most will try to escape. If cornered, they may hiss, growl or display their approximately 50 teeth.

They may look intimidating, but opossums rarely follow through on these defensive bluffs. They also have a remarkable resistance to many viruses and rarely contract rabies.

Learn more about this member of Alabama’s nighttime wildlife at https://www.aces.edu/go/6884

Alabama After Dark: Meet the opossum!

When night falls, one of Alabama’s most misunderstood neighbors begins searching for its next meal.

The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial, or pouched mammal, native to the United States. These adaptable, nocturnal animals eat a varied diet that includes insects, rodents and carrion. By consuming these foods, opossums may help control damage to gardens and lawns while serving as part of nature’s cleanup crew.

Opossums are known for “playing possum,” but that is not usually their first response to danger. Most will try to escape. If cornered, they may hiss, growl or display their approximately 50 teeth.

They may look intimidating, but opossums rarely follow through on these defensive bluffs. They also have a remarkable resistance to many viruses and rarely contract rabies.

Learn more about this member of Alabama’s nighttime wildlife at https://www.aces.edu/go/6884

10/08/2026

Interested in learning more about modern grazing systems and how to maximize your pastures? Well you're in luck! There are two opportunities for you to learn about virtual fencing, grazing systems, conservation incentive programs, and more!

📆 November 10, 2026 from 6-8pm
📍TN Valley Research and Extension Center (9494 Experimental Loop, Madison, AL 35756)
💲This workshop is free with lunch provided
✏Register at: https://www.aces.edu/event/pasture-perspectives-virtual-fencing-grazing-systems-2/

📆December 3, 2026 from 6-8pm
📍NW AL Livestock Auction (14330 AL-243, Russellville, AL 35654)
💲This workshop is free with lunch provided
✏Register at: https://www.aces.edu/event/pasture-perspectives-virtual-fencing-grazing-systems/

10/07/2026

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! Doors now open at 8:30 am and the event starts at 9:30 am.

Tickets are still available!!

📢 Temple Grandin is Coming to Huntsville!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear from world-renowned animal welfare advocate and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin on Friday, October 9, 2026!

🎤 Topic: The Grandin Papers: 50 Years of Observations in Animal Welfare
📅 Date: October 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Auburn University Research & Innovation Campus
🏢 Address: 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL 35606

Whether you're involved in agriculture, animal science, education, or simply interested in Temple Grandin's remarkable work, this is a presentation you won't want to miss!

🎟️ Get your tickets today: fhautism.com

📢 Temple Grandin is Coming to Huntsville!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear from world-renowned animal welfare advocate and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin on Friday, October 9, 2026!

🎤 Topic: The Grandin Papers: 50 Years of Observations in Animal Welfare
📅 Date: October 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Auburn University Research & Innovation Campus
🏢 Address: 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL 35606

Whether you're involved in agriculture, animal science, education, or simply interested in Temple Grandin's remarkable work, this is a presentation you won't want to miss!

🎟️ Get your tickets today: fhautism.com

10/07/2026

Introducing Alabama After Dark, an October series exploring the wildlife that moves through our state after sunset and around twilight. We’re starting with bats!

Alabama is home to 16 bat species. These often-misunderstood mammals help control insects, and some bats also disperse seeds. They aren’t blind, either: Bats can see and use echolocation to navigate and find insect prey.

Throughout the series, we’ll meet more of Alabama’s fascinating wildlife, from owls and opossums to spotted salamanders and bobcats.

Introducing Alabama After Dark, an October series exploring the wildlife that moves through our state after sunset and around twilight. We’re starting with bats!

Alabama is home to 16 bat species. These often-misunderstood mammals help control insects, and some bats also disperse seeds. They aren’t blind, either: Bats can see and use echolocation to navigate and find insect prey.

Throughout the series, we’ll meet more of Alabama’s fascinating wildlife, from owls and opossums to spotted salamanders and bobcats.

Want to learn more about bats? Find resources on our website through the Links section of our page.

10/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our 2026 Homesteading on a Half-Acre! We always have a blast at this event and hope everyone who attended did as well.

Keep your eyes open for next year's Homesteading event! You can also sign up for our newsletter here https://us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=66440d77cd8d8ee25f376922c&id=edbf4870bb to make sure you stay on top of all workshops we have in NE Alabama!