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4-H Announcements!

We hope you are all doing well and that your 2019 is going great. Shelby County 4-H has a lot going on so please join us. Youth Leadership Conference The Youth Leadership Conference payments are due Feb. 15th. YLC is a youth leadership retreat for enrolled 4-H members ages 9-13. The retreat will be […]   Read More


Backyard Vegetable Gardening Program

The Shelby County Extension System and the Wilsonville Library will be hosting a Backyard Vegetable Gardening Program. The program is for anyone that is interested in growing vegetables. The program will cover Site Selection, Soil Management, Lime and Fertilizer, Cultivation and Irrigation. There is no cost to […]   Read More


Can These Foods be Frozen?

Many calls come in on a regular basis to the County Extension Office on whether or not certain foods can be frozen or not. Here is a just a few that come in frequently: Can you freeze fresh meats in supermarket wrappings? Unless you'll use the frozen meat or poultry in a month or two, […]   Read More


February is Heart Health Month. Here are some suggestions to improve your heart health.

It is almost February. Where did January go and all those New Year’s resolutions? You were going to stop smoking and start exercising and eating better, but then life happened and those resolutions went out the door. Just remember, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life,” and try again. Your heart […]   Read More


Cold Weather Considerations for Cattlemen

An animal’s energy requirement increases in cold weather and this often means supplemental energy is needed in the diet. Providing additional hay to cattle during cold weather is certainly a good practice. Research suggests that cattle will increase forage intake by as much as 30% under […]   Read More


ServSafe Courses in Shelby County

ServSafe Courses Date: February 13 & 20, May 16 & 23, August 15 & 22, November 7 & 14, 2019 Location: Shelby County Extension Office 56 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL. 35051 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Cost: $130.00 online, $140.00 check/cash/money order per person(2-day course) Contact: Angela Treadaway Office: 205-669-6763 cell: 205-410-3696 email: treadas@aces.edu Click here to register:https://ssl.acesag.auburn.edu/payment/fscert/registrationForm.php […]   Read More


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