Cherokee County-Alabama Extension

10/20/2026

Thank you to the Centre Rotary Club for inviting us to speak at their meeting and share about the adult and youth programming available to all citizens.

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Are you ready to take the Right Bite toward better health?
Join our Health & Wellness Agent, Meaghanne Thompson, for a FREE 4-session virtual program designed to help you build confidence in meal planning, cooking, and managing your health through food!
Each session will cover differnet information and topics, so you'll learn something new each week!
Learn how to:
>Reduce calories
>Control carbohydrates
>Modify fat
>Increase fiber
>Better manage blood glucose & blood pressure
Session dates: October 22nd, October 29th, November 5th and November 12th
4pm- 5pm
Virtual via Zoom
FREE of charge!
Registration is easy - email Meaghanne Thompson at [email protected]
**The Zoom link will be provided after registration.**
Questions?? Call our office at (256) 927-3250.

10/19/2026

🐝Have you been thinking about Beekeeping?
This is a great workshop to learn more about the Basics:
📅November 5, 2026, 9:00 am- 1:30 pm
🗺️Jackson County Extension Office
205 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35769
💲Cost: $20
Register Here: https://au-academics.my.salesforce-sites.com/pmtx/evt__conf_detail?id=a1RUg0000029cOHMAY&sfdcIFrameOrigin=null

10/16/2026

10/13/2026

Eligible non-industrial private forest landowners can now apply for the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. Applications will be open until Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
The program is administered through the Alabama Forestry Commission with temporary grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
“Periodic southern pine beetle outbreaks in Alabama have resulted in millions of cubic feet of pine timber killed on thousands of acres,” said Drew Metzler, forestry program specialist with the AFC. “The goal of this program is to minimize the risk of southern pine beetle outbreaks by assisting landowners with proactive management practices to improve forest health and lessen the susceptibility of pine stands to southern pine beetle attacks.”
Funds offer a cost-share for commercial or non-commercial thinning of loblolly or shortleaf pine stands, as long as certain conditions are met. The program is intended for prevention practices only and does not include individual tree removal. The maximum reimbursement per landowner is $10,000.
The online application is the first step in determining eligibility for the program. AFC staff will review all applications and contact eligible landowners with further instructions.
Guidelines and eligibility details are available within the application portal. To apply, visit forestry.alabama.gov and click on the link for the Landowner Assistance Application Portal. Then, select 2026 Alabama Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. Applicants will be asked to login. To receive reimbursement, eligible applicants also must be enrolled as a vendor with the state of Alabama using the STAARS Vendor Self Service website.

10/08/2026