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July 2018

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Welcome to Extension!

ACES Grassroots Needs Assessment

Dear ACES Stakeholder, You have been identified as a stakeholder in your county. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System wants your help to plan programs that address county needs. Please take about 10 minutes to complete the following planning questions. You will not be identified unless you give us your contact information at the end of […]   Read More


We hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful 4th of July!   Read More


Pickles Pickles Pickles

The pungent aroma of vinegar mixed with spices such as dill, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seed indicate that something is being pickled in the kitchen. This aroma brings to mind the wonderful sweet lime pickles that my grandmother made, which have always been one of my favorite pickles. Some of you may think that making pickles […]   Read More


Freezing Foods as a method of Preserving

Freezing has many advantages over other methods of food preservation. Frozen foods are often more like fresh, because they often retain their color, flavor and nutritive value. Freezing is also one of the easiest, less labor-intensive food preservation methods. Foods naturally contain enzymes which cause chemical changes […]   Read More


4-H Spotlight!

4-H Summer Camp So much FUN happened at camp this year like swimming, canoeing, rock wall climbing, swinging on the giant swing, DANCING, Archery, Paddle boarding, survival techniques and so much more! If you didn't get to come this year please sign up to join […]   Read More


Soil Sampling Program

Soil Sampling Program Monday, September 17, 2018 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00PM Where: Chelsea Public Library 16623 Highway 208 Chelsea, Alabama 35043 The workshop is for anyone that wants to learn the correct way to collect a soil sample and how to […]   Read More


Watch Out For Snakes

With warmer weather upon us, snakes and other wildlife are more active. It is not uncommon to run across a nonvenomous snake during the summer months. While venomous snakes are known as the bigger threat, nonvenomous snakes can still pose a health risk to people. They […]   Read More


Shelby County Master Gardener Course

*Course begins August 15, 2018 Where: Shelby County Extension Office 56 Kelley Lane, Columbiana, AL. 35051 When: August 15-November 7, 2018 Time: Wednesdays from 9:00am until 3:00pm (12-1 lunch) Class Limit: 25 participants (please send in your registration form and $150 payment to guarantee your […]   Read More


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