Farmer, Parkside Principal Caleb Elrod selected for elite A.L.F.A. Leaders program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Caleb Elrod, a cattle farmer and principal of Parkside School in Cullman County, has been selected to participate in Class VII of Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A....
Cullman Tree Commission discusses Festival of Trees, Heritage Park replanting, and community tree issues
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Tree Commission met Tuesday, June 16, in the Administration Conference Room at city hall. The meeting was held in the...
Agriplex hosts 26th annual Touring Farms for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Children recently spent two days learning where their food comes from during the North Alabama Agriplex's 26th annual Touring Farms for Kids program.
Agriplex Executive Director Rachel Dawsey said the...
Local students, leaders honored with statewide Farm-City Awards
Farm-City grows Alabama through service, student success
AUBURN, Ala. - Service and community involvement took center stage as farmers, leaders and students came together for...
ACES: Alabama farmers face disruptions, economic woes from war in Iran
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama farmers are hurting and now face even tougher economic times, as the war in Iran has increased the price of key...
Local youth exhibit award-winning animals at State Livestock Expo
Roots revisited: Junior livestock competitors return to Garrett Coliseum
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Nostalgia, intensity and grandeur filled the ring at the 2026 Junior Livestock Exposition (JLE) in Montgomery, March...
Coltin Rainwater, Kyle Morris selected for Alabama Farm Credit Young Farmers Advisory Committee
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Farm Credit recently announced that Cullman’s Coltin Rainwater and Hanceville’s Kyle Morris are new members of the Young Farmers Advisory...
Alabama Extension celebrates America with 250 Pound Challenge
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is issuing a bold statewide challenge. As part of...
Farmers invited to free financial planning workshop at Agriplex Feb. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Small and upcoming farmers are invited to attend a Financial Planning for Farmers Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from 6-8...
Leading lady: Lake chairs State Women’s Leadership Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From grimy days cleaning out chicken houses to sweet Sundays dishing up lunch in her Cullman County farmhouse, Lisa Lake is...
ACES: Considerations for successful watermelon production
Watermelons can be a great crop for both home and commercial production. The following information outlines several key considerations before growing watermelons.
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Local farmers honored at 104th annual meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their...
Lydia Haynes elected to State Equine Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Alabama farmers gathered in the Capital City Dec. 7-8 to fine-tune commodity-specific...
Falling for Florals: How to create a fall landscape
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Every autumn, front porches and flower beds fill up with stunning fall florals that showcase the stunning colors of the...
Savoring the season: Enjoy and preserve fall produce
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Fall ushers in a season of change. As leaves turn colors and days grow shorter, the freshest produce available in...
Planting seeds can provide fall crops and life lessons
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With continued hot weather, gardening may be the last thing on people’s minds. However, this is the perfect time to...
From Mississippi roots to Alabama fields: The David Russell story
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - In the heart of the Mississippi pine belt, about an hour south of Jackson, stood a small cattle farm, where...
Celebrate state’s farmers on Sweet Grown Alabama Day July 26
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Whether it is fruits, vegetables and honey or beef, pork and peanuts, Alabama’s farmers provide a bountiful amount of products...
Learning farm life in real time
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex has been hosting its Touring Farms for Kids program for the past 24 years. The program is...
The role of women in agriculture
Women in agriculture have fulfilled the duties of farm work, from processing agricultural goods to tending fields, since humanity began to settle and cultivate...
Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host Women in Ag Workshop April 25-26
CLEVELAND, Ala. - Female farmers of any experience level are invited to attend the upcoming Women in Ag Workshop, a two-day, hands-on educational event...
Auburn University Weed Bionomics Lab leads fight against no. 1 crop pest
AUBURN, Ala. - Imagine a weed that can produce 600,000 seeds per plant and grow as much as 2.5 inches per day. Such a...
Economic contribution totals support ag and forestry as a top Alabama industry
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to...
Enhance your green thumb at the 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference
FLORENCE, Ala. - The 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference will take place on March 7, 2025, at Cross Point Church of Christ...
Visit the North Alabama Agriplex Jan. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. — The North Alabama Agriplex is opening its doors to the community on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 1-3 p.m. Visitors of all...
Plan to attend 2025 Alabama Row Crops Short Course Jan. 21-22
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama producers can brush up on best management practices and prepare for the upcoming growing season at the 2025 Alabama Row...
Good Hope ag students make, sell Christmas trees
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Ag Department crafted and sold decorative Christmas trees built by the students recently - with...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows contests for Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor
Senior Showmanship winners in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12 in Montgomery were, from left, Evan Roden of Cullman...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Champion Black Face Cross Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12...
Seasonal shopping for fruits and vegetables
As summer ends and fall begins, it brings with it not only a change in weather but also a change in fresh produce. Typical...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited the Overall Bred and Owned Reserve Champion during the Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Breeding Heifer Show....
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Sheep Show contests for Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor
Beginner showmanship winners at the Alabama National Fair Youth Goat Show were, from left, Boone Maples of Lee County, first place; Caleb Watkins of...
Monster veggies take over Exhibit Hall 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Exhibit Hall 2 is one of the first stops upon entering the Cullman County Fair. Known as the Agriculture Hall, the...
Auburn faculty awarded USDA NIFA grant to research sustainable agroforestry
AUBURN, Ala. – A team of faculty at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) are pursuing more sustainable forms of agroforestry...
Local agricultural business employing drone tech
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm recently partnered with retired Assistant Cullman Police Chief Jason Mickle and his crop spraying business Sky Spray...
ACES: Fall armyworm outbreaks impacting Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a...
Agriplex ‘Harvest to Home’ dinner Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Farm Credit will present the North Alabama Agriplex’s ninth annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Auctions Thursday, Sept....
ACES: Manage now for next year’s blueberries
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit peak production...
Berlin Farmers Market hosts Sweet Grown Alabama Tractor Show
BERLIN, Ala. - On Saturday, July 13, attendees gathered at the Berlin Farmers Market for a morning of fun, fresh produce and old tractors,...
ACES: Get those pumpkins planted
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Halloween season starts in July, at least according to gardening standards. For those wanting to grow their own pumpkins for...
Celebrate Sweet Grown Alabama Day this Saturday, July 13 in Berlin
Sweet Grown Alabama Day means showing love to Alabama farmers, and we want to invite you to join us on Saturday, July 13, to...
Auburn research examines feasibility of hydroponic strawberry production
AUBURN, Ala. – Fresh Alabama strawberries in November, December, January and February?
It’s not as far-fetched as it may sound. In fact, research taking place...
Cullman County 4-H holding signups for Cullman Chicken Project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County 4-H is holding signups for its Cullman Chicken Project, an initiative designed to engage youth in the hands-on experience...
‘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...
Summer garden class, seed swap returning to library Feb. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.- Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Feb. 2, lending hope to an early spring. The Cullman County Extension Office and...
Tree sale coming to Agriplex Feb. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - After surviving the recent ice storm, many residents may be dreaming of warmer temperatures and sunny days spent in the garden....
ACES: Amid industry, environmental struggles Christmas tree prices remain relatively steady
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — There is nothing quite like the scent of Christmas trees. These natural living room centerpieces are beloved and provide an...
Rusty and Beth Daniel named 2024 Farm Family of the Year
SIMCOE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman Farm-City Banquet was hosted by the Cullman County Farm-City Committee at Camp Meadowbrook Tuesday night, Nov. 21, and...
Students learn leadership skills at annual Youth Leadership Conference
COLUMBIANA, Ala. - The 2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference helped 87 high school freshmen and sophomores from across Alabama develop crucial life and ag...
2023 Cullman Farm-City Banquet set for Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Farm-City Week is just around the corner, and the Cullman Farm-City Committee has been hard at work through the year to...
Cullman Farm-City Tour to explore local agritourism farms Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Farm-City will host its annual Farm City Tour on Nov. 1, departing from the Cullman County Extension Office. Guests are...
James and the giant…pumpkin?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Visiting the Cullman County Fair brings around all sorts of interesting things to look at and explore. Exhibit halls burst at...
‘I’m humbled and I’m proud of what we do’
Darrel Haynes nominated for Southeastern Farmer of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every year the Sunbelt Ag Expo selects a Farmer of the Year from...
North Alabama Agriplex Harvest to Home dinner Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is set to host its annual Harvest to Home fundraiser dinner on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at...
Alabama Extension celebrating Sweet Grown Alabama Day today
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - There is something special about home-grown tomatoes, freshly picked okra and local honey. Add to that dairy products from just...
ACES: Plant bugs dominate cotton fields; weather forces management tweaks
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The 2023 Alabama cotton crop had a late and slow start. Spring rains and cool temperatures caused planting delays, then...
North Alabama Agriplex makes progress with Community Hub capital campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex recently raised $2,400 with its Grub for the Hub local burger night at Goat Island Brewing, benefiting...
Cullman’s award-winning Haynes Farm to be featured on national TV
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hayneses of Cullman County who run Haynes Farm will receive statewide and national exposure with a feature on Simply Southern...
Cullman County’s Haynes selected for prestigious A.L.F.A Leaders program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The sixth class of the Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) program was recently announced after a rigorous application and interview...
ACES: Pinkeye in cattle: Combating an expanded list of viruses and bacteria
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Pinkeye is a well-known bacterial infection that cattle producers watch for each year. The number of cases often increase during...
ACES: Controlling horn flies in cattle: Is garlic’s pungent power the answer?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Horn flies can become a major issue for cattle during the summer. Commonly used fly control methods include sprays, drenches...
Agriplex online spring auction May 4-7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will hold its spring online auction Thursday-Sunday, May 4-7, raising funds for its new community hub. The auction...
ACES expert encourages vegetable growers to scout for armyworms
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As the vegetable crop growing season continues, there is a heightened risk for many insect pests. Currently, Alabama Cooperative Extension...
Funds still available for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, funds are still available for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
SFMNP...
Tree Commission discusses achievements, plans for future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
City Arborist Charles Chandler reported that several trees on...
Cullman County’s Haynes Farm named Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction
Cullman County recognized with state Farm-City Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Present and future generations of agriculturalists were honored for outstanding outreach efforts and creativity during...
Alabama Extension’s commitment to sustaining for the future
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Predicting the future is never an easy task, and making decisions for the days and years ahead can be simply...
Cullman County youth shine at Alabama Jr. Livestock Expo
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cattle and swine took center stage in Montgomery as Alabama youth exhibited animals and showed off a year’s worth of hard...
Agriplex proud to bring back ‘Glean Team’ for another growing season
CULLMAN, Ala. – With food insecurity on the rise, the North Alabama Agriplex is proud to bring back its "Glean Team'' for another growing...
Alabama Extension awarded SARE grant to improve land-use efficiency and sustainability in Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Sustainability is big business in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Agricultural researchers are constantly looking for new and improved ways...
ACES: Flash drought- conquering a dry domain
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall has brought a wave of aridity to Alabama along with its pleasant temperatures. In the new climate, homeowners around...
Local youth shine during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Just outside the ring where youth exhibit meticulously groomed livestock, family and friends cheer on their loved ones — and lend...
Marigold Moon
Herbalist and gardener Amelia Gilliland recently began what she calls her “encore career” at her farm Marigold Moon, which she started last year at...
WFF expands SOA hunting opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division continues to expand its unique access to...
Southern Herbalist visits Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Southern Herbalist, Darryl Patton, visited theNorth Alabama Agriplex Thursday, leading a Heritage Homeschool class about the uses and dangers of...
Beginning farmers invited to tour J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beginning Farmer Series serves to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills so they can...
Battery-powered chainsaws: Quiet but dangerous
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many tool manufacturers are offering batteries as an alternative power source to gasoline in today’s market. Chainsaws are one of...
Cullman’s Hayes 1 of 3 finalists in nationwide organic gardening competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Kelly Hayes, a second-grade teacher at West Elementary School and owner of Urban Farm and Forage, is one of three...
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...
Local farmers awarded for prize tomatoes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office held its first Tomato Taste-Off Saturday, June 25, at the Festhalle Farmers Market. A total of...
Farmers share bounties through local gleaning program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning at the Cullman Festhalle Farmers’ Market, local farmer and Master Gardener Brad Mitchell of Legacy Farms dropped off his...
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...
Gleann Brook Acres providing better beef with pasture-raised Highland cattle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Scottish Highland cattle are highly sought-after livestock for their docile nature, ability to withstand harsh weather and high-quality beef. Gleann Brook...
Alabama poultry’s environmental excellence
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Poultry ranks as Alabama’s top-producing agricultural commodity. The industry continues to strive for environmental excellence each day while meeting the...
Research shows mosquitoes remember, avoid pesticide odors
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – No one likes dealing with mosquitoes. As potential vectors of diseases, controlling mosquito populations is an important aspect of human...
Weed management for spring forages
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As springtime approaches, so do those pesky weeds that keep pastures from producing at the highest level. David Russell, an Alabama Cooperative...
Growers permit cuts costs for farmers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Alabama is home to more than 170 farmers markets, which thousands of farmers rely on to sell produce that they pour their...
Alabama peach season to blossom or bust?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – For Alabama peach farmers, this time of year is crucial in determining how the growing season will turn out.
In order...
Avian Influenza makes a return to the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in wild ducks in North Carolina and South Carolina. While professionals have...
Michael Graveman and Skyla Elliot named 2022 Farm Family
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Farm-City Banquet took place Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Loft 212. The Farm City Committee alternates between recognizing...
The 2021 Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Show and Alabama National Fair Goat Shows see winners from Cullman County
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2021 Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Show and the 2021 Alabama National Fair Goat Show took place in Montgomery’s...
March of the armyworm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks across Cullman County are seeing an increase in brown caterpillars that are helping themselves to lawns, gardens and crops. What...
Cullman Peach Orchard open for the summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Peach Orchard is formally owned by Johnathon Clayton, but is largely a family business. His sister Anita Warner explained...
Make more from the food you grow
AUBURN UNIVERSITY - Each growing season, producers must decide how and where to sell their crops. Farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands and wholesale...
Livestock making the switch to soy? Everything you need to know!
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Did you know? Livestock were on the soy diet before it was cool.
While this may seem a bit surprising, soybeans...
Liven up spring gardens with perennial plants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – All gardeners know that no spring garden is complete without perennial plants. Adding different textures, colors and shapes, perennials can...
Houston, Pike Counties take top honors for Farm-City programs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Houston and Pike counties are top in the state when it comes to Alabama Farm-City programs, and each group’s members were...
USDA Launches Feral Swine Control Program
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Free-ranging populations of feral swine—also known as feral hogs, wild boar or wild pigs—can now be found throughout most of...
Wallace State’s horticulture/agriculture program hosting spring plant sale
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) Horticulture/Agriculture program is currently hosting its spring plant sale. The public is invited to the WSCC...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training spring/summer courses begin next week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and into the...
