Tallapoosa County - Alabama Extension

Tallapoosa County - Alabama Extension *Our official page is under Alabama Extension. Alabama Extension takes the university to the people. Everyone is welcome!

We are the county office for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, which operates as the primary outreach organization for the land-grant functions of Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities. We are partners in each county, bringing practical ways to better homes, farms, people and communities. Our research extends knowledge and improves lives.

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&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Please let us know if you have accessibility needs.

02/06/2025

Financial Management Workshop- Wise Money💰Learn how to create your personal monthly money management plan. This workshop will teach participants eight easy steps to track expenses and income, develop a money plan, manage the plan, and adjust for planned and unexpected expenses.
📅Workshop Date: 02/12/2025
🕰 Workshop Time: 11:30-12:30 PM - Light snacks will be provided.
💲Price: Free Event
📍Workshop Location: Lee County Extension Office.
600 S. 7th Street, Opelika, AL.
Come join us and meet the instructor, Regional Extension Agent Angela Taylor!
Participants will receive a free Money Management Calendar 🗓
Please contact Angie Taylor at ([email protected]) or by phone at 256-794-0643 for more information.

02/06/2025

Join us at the Lee County Extension Office to learn about Bats🦇of Alabama and bat box construction demonstration. Lunch and refreshments🥗will be provided.
FREE Registration‼️
Date/Time: February 20th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Please register at: https://www.aces.edu/event/bats-of-alabama-opelika-2-20/

📢Our Summer Camp registration is FULL! Missed your shot? We have a waitlist going in case spots open up. Give us a call ...
02/06/2025

📢Our Summer Camp registration is FULL! Missed your shot? We have a waitlist going in case spots open up. Give us a call to join the waitlist!🍀

An update on a national story mentioning Tallapoosa County.
02/06/2025

An update on a national story mentioning Tallapoosa County.

A rodent-sized mammal found in east Alabama is causing a stir across the state and beyond. Researchers at Auburn University are part of a team that has identified the first henipavirus in North America — in the tissue of a northern short-tailed shrew.

02/05/2025

Upcoming ServSafe Classes!

These classes meet food service safety standards required by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

The cost of first time instruction and testing, as well as recertification after five years, is $150. This fee covers classroom instruction, the exam, and the cost of the textbook. For anyone retaking the class and examination or testing only, the cost is $80.

To register, visit https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/servsafe/servsafe/

🍏🍊🍋Pruning Fruit Trees Workshop! This is a great event that our neighboring County is hosting on February 18th!!This wil...
02/05/2025

🍏🍊🍋Pruning Fruit Trees Workshop! This is a great event that our neighboring County is hosting on February 18th!!
This will be located in Sylacauga.
To register visit: https://www.aces.edu/go/fruitprune

For more information, please contact Jacob Turner at 334-701-9164.

Got questions about pruning fruit trees? We’ve got answers! Join us on February 18th in Sylacauga at the Community Garden for a hands-on Fruit Pruning Workshop.

What to Expect:
*Learn proper pruning techniques for fruit trees.
*See real-life examples of common mistakes and how to correct them.
*Get expert tips to help your plants thrive!

Where: Sylacauga Community Garden
78 Betsy Ross Lane - Sylacauga, AL 35150
When: February 18th
Cost: FREE!
This workshop will be outdoors, so dress for the weather.

⏰It’s never too early to prep for spring! 🌱🌷🌻🌞For just $10, you’ll get the scoop on your soil’s nutrients and compositio...
02/04/2025

⏰It’s never too early to prep for spring! 🌱🌷🌻🌞
For just $10, you’ll get the scoop on your soil’s nutrients and composition—everything you need to help your garden thrive come this spring.

Were to get Soil Test Kits in Tallapoosa County?
➡️Tallapoosa County Extension Office (Dadeville Courthouse)
➡️Floyd's Feed & Seed - Dadeville
➡️Pop's 49 Feed & Seed
➡️Abernathy Farm Supply - Alexander City
➡️Tractor Supply - Alexander City
➡️New Site Town Hall
➡️East Tallassee Super Foods

You can drop your samples by our office, mail or drop them to Auburn Soil Test Lab.

Questions?? Call our office 256-825-1050

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/auburn-university-soil-test-lab/

Latawn Taylor is our Agent Assistant for EFNEP. Latawn will cover both Tallapoosa and Coosa County. EFNEP helps limited-...
02/04/2025

Latawn Taylor is our Agent Assistant for EFNEP. Latawn will cover both Tallapoosa and Coosa County.
EFNEP helps limited-resource families, youth, and pregnant women and teens across Alabama gain the knowledge and skills they need to prepare healthy meals, save money at the grocery store, and lead more active lives.

For more information on EFNEP: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/efnep/about-alabama-efnep/

Welcome to the Extension Team Latawn!

Kyle Marable is our new Regional Extension Agent for Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources.🌳🔥🦌Kyle's office is locate...
02/04/2025

Kyle Marable is our new Regional Extension Agent for Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources.🌳🔥🦌
Kyle's office is located at the Calhoun County Extension Office, however he covers Calhoun County, Chambers County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Coosa County, Lee County, Macon County, Randolph County, Russell County, Talladega County, Tallapoosa County.

Find more information on Forestry & Wildlife: https://www.aces.edu/blog/category/forestry-wildlife/

Welcome to the Team Kyle!

🍀📣Hey Tallapoosa County 4-Her's Ages 14-18!! 🍀🍀4-H TEEN Summer Camp registration is now open in 4honline. This is the 2n...
02/03/2025

🍀📣Hey Tallapoosa County 4-Her's Ages 14-18!! 🍀🍀
4-H TEEN Summer Camp registration is now open in 4honline.
This is the 2nd year for the Teen Camp.
Cost is $175 and registration is limited to the first 100 teens registered and approved! Registration must be paid in 4honline.
Camp is May 28-30. Parent/ Guardian is responsible making sure your 4-Her is dropped off and picked up at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana.

If you have any questions, or need help logging into your 4-H online account, please call our office at 256-825-1050.

📢Remember that registration for 4-H Summer Camp is now open! This year's theme is - you guessed it - Disco!🪩🤩 We'll be g...
01/28/2025

📢Remember that registration for 4-H Summer Camp is now open! This year's theme is - you guessed it - Disco!🪩🤩 We'll be going to Camp June 9-11. Our space is limited, and we only have a few spots left so don't wait to sign up! See the photo below for more info. Give us a call at 256-825-1050 with any questions and to sign up🍀

🐄🐄Reminder! This is TONIGHT!🐄🐄Tallapoosa County Master Gardeners Association
01/23/2025

🐄🐄Reminder! This is TONIGHT!🐄🐄
Tallapoosa County Master Gardeners Association

🐄🐄Our Animal Science and Forages Extension Agent, Elli Zorn will host the 2025 Beef Quality Assurance Training on January 23 located at New Site Tow Hall.
This event is FREE!
Please call our office to register - 256-825-1050

01/21/2025

Our office will be closed tomorrow, January 22,2025 due to winter weather. Please stay safe and warm!

01/21/2025

Fruit Pruning Workshop
February 18, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm
Sylacauga GROWS Community Garden at SAFE
For more info, contact:
Jacob Turner (334) 701-9164
To register, go to aces.edu/go/fruitprune

Address

125 North Broadnax Street Room 23
Dadeville, AL
36853

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12568251050

Website

https://www.aces.edu/, https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/nondiscrimination/nondiscrimina

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