Tag: Cullman County Extension Office
3rd annual Tomato Taste-Off set for Saturday, July 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tomato sandwich lovers, unite! The Cullman County Extension Office is gearing up to host its third annual Tomato Taste-Off at the...
Learn to manage wildlife conflicts at free workshop July 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Farming often involves dealing with unwanted wildlife, which can cause significant damage to crops and livestock. To address these challenges, the...
Planning and planting your summer garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library on Thursday hosted a class on how to plan and plant a...
‘Trees are Terrific… in Cities and Towns!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Tree Commission were on-site at the Cullman County Extension Office Monday, Feb. 5, to judge and choose...
2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest underway at city schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - School is out and Christmas break is in full swing for students. For fifth graders in the city, between hot cocoa...
4-H Adventure Classes begin in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office announced an exciting new set of educational courses for Cullman County’s 4-H program in 2024. Three...
‘Move Alabama’ fitness campaign begins March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office will kick off its “Move Alabama” program Wednesday, March 1, and is encouraging community members to...
2023 Master Gardener application period ends Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The application period for the 2023 Cullman County Master Gardener training course ends on Nov. 30. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System...
Hometown Hospitality training coming Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Customer service has the power to make or break a company, be it a small business of a handful of employees...
Harvest to Home: Agriplex reveals new facility plans at annual dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation hosted its seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser...
‘The landscape is starting to breathe’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake was first started in 1991 by the Cullman Native Plant Society, which had an average...
WSCC Culinary Arts welcomes Pate, ADAI
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Culinary Arts students on Thursday welcomed Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture of Industries Rick Pate and representatives...
Increased fuel costs impacting local farming industry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman farmers are an integral population who make Cullman what it is today. Local crops and livestock are second to none...
Tomato enthusiasts prepare for Tomato Taste-Off event at Festhalle Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office is hosting a Tomato Taste-Off event at Festhalle Farmer’s Market on June 25th to look for...
Master Gardener class completes beautification project outside of Cullman County Extension...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardener’s class recently finished a 14-week class full of learning and fellowship. The group came up with...
New Extension Coordinator Dr. Kira Sims brings her skills to Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Kira Sims began her new position as the Cullman County Extension Coordinator in July following Tony Glover’s retirement. In her...
‘Horticulture is my true love’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After almost four decades with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover is hanging up his...
Trees for great fall color
Tony Glover, Cullman County Extension
It is often said that if you do not like the weather here in Alabama just wait a little while...
Extension Office offering Basic Estate Planning webinar
The coronavirus pandemic has made many aware of just how important planning for their eventual death and possible incapacity is. Not having a will...
‘Grow More, Give More’: Local gardeners can help feed those in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Home gardeners can now use their passion for gardening to make a difference in their communities through the Alabama Cooperative Extension’s...
How to start a vegetable garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - With quarantine still underway, some are itching to get outside and some are picking up new hobbies to pass the time....
Spring landscaping tips from Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover
CULLMAN, Ala. – Warm, comfortable weather is around the corner with the arrival of spring. The Tribune spoke with Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony...
Beef Quality Assurance training March 24 in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will take place Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714...
Time to control pesky, painful pest of the lawn
In the winter months, we look forward to the days we can go barefoot on the lawn. However, lawn burweed is a pesky, painful...
Discover Alabama’s national forests through water monitoring
Alabama Water Watch (AWW), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service (USFS), is excited to announce the launch of a new water quality-monitoring project...
Hydroponic gardening class coming Feb. 6
As my mobility has decreased, I have looked for ways to keep gardening at some level. I think vegetable gardening in particular is both...
Join the next Master Gardener class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Master Gardener program has been successful all across America and even in Canada. The first program was in King County...
Book your seat now for the Oct. 15 Cullman Farm-City Tour
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farm-City Committee invites you on a fun and educational tour planned for Oct. 15. The main goal of Farm-City...
Snake safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fear of snakes, or ophidiophobia, is one of the most common phobias among humans. There is a debate in the...
Extension office hosting Poultry Litter Management meeting Feb. 12
CULLMAN - Agriculture is the largest industry in Alabama. Poultry and beef cattle production are the two largest segments of that industry with Cullman...
Bonsai for beginners: Dr. Bob Wendorf to teach class Jan. 18
CULLMAN - Maybe you really should put more thought into the gifts you give. You never can tell when a gift will turn into...
Want to learn about aquaponics?
One of the hottest topics in agriculture right now is aquaponics. Aquaponics is a form of farming that integrates aquaculture and hydroponics (growing plants...
Cullman County awarded status of 4-H Centennial Youth Initiative County
Photo shows Alabama Extension Associate Director Dr. Paul Brown presenting Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman and Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony...