Butler County - Alabama Extension

10/21/2026

Learn to bottle honey safely, create proper labels, and follow federal and state regulations in this comprehensive resource for Alabama beekeepers.

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

October is National Children’s Health Month, a reminder that small, everyday habits can make a big difference in a child’s well-being. As Halloween kicks off a season filled with candy, parties and holiday treats, maintaining healthy routines can help children stay active, nourished and ready for the colder months ahead.

National Parenting Week also falls in October, making it a timely opportunity for families to focus on simple habits that support children’s health. Torie Ennis, community health administrator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, shared six tips to help parents build healthy routines this fall.

“Keep it simple,” Ennis said. “Start with one small change this week, and see your family make healthy lifelong habits.

Read the tips and find out more here: https://www.aces.edu/go/7031

10/19/2026

Call today to register for our Senior Summit!
🗓️November 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00am - 1:00pm
📍LBW Community College
Greenville, Al 36037

Registration required, 334-382-5111

10/19/2026

A sweet taste of Alabama fall!

The American persimmon is Alabama’s only native persimmon species, and its ripe fruit offers plenty of delicious possibilities.

The key is patience! Harvest only fully ripe, soft fruit. Unripe persimmons are intensely astringent and unpleasant to eat.

Use a sieve or fruit pulper to separate the sweet pulp from the seeds and skin, then enjoy it in puddings, jams, fruit butters, pies or ice cream. Freeze the pulp to save some sweetness for later.

Ripe persimmons don’t store well, so process them promptly or refrigerate until you’re ready.

Learn more about this native fruit here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6992

10/09/2026

Prepare now for safe cleanup after the storm. Before tackling damaged trees or fallen limbs, review Alabama Extension’s guidance on electrical hazards, chainsaw safety, and when to call a professional.

Treat all downed power lines as live. Never touch or attempt to remove trees or branches contacting utility lines.

Read the Post-Storm Landscape Safety guide: https://www.aces.edu/go/6979

For additional tree safety resources, watch Alabama Extension’s Green Up Alabama YouTube playlist: https://www.aces.edu/go/6980

Review these resources now, and keep them handy for cleanup after the storm.

10/08/2026

We encourage everyone to tune in, stay informed, and be prepared.

10/08/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/emergency-handbook-home-family/food-and-water-safety-when-the-power-goes-out/

After a disaster, there remains the overwhelming job of cleaning up. One of the biggest areas of concern is the safety of food and water.

10/08/2026

Take a few moments now to prepare.

As Tropical Storm Isaias, pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs, develops in the Gulf, Alabama Extension encourages everyone to review hurricane preparations at home, at work, and on the farm.

Review emergency plans and confirm important contacts.
Take steps to protect your family, property, and important records.
Prepare livestock, crops, and farm equipment.
After the storm, stay clear of fallen trees, loose debris, and downed power lines.

Monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center and your local National Weather Service office, and follow instructions from local emergency officials.

Find preparedness resources through Alabama Extension’s Alabama Ready initiative: https://www.aces.edu/go/4522

10/07/2026

With Tropical Storm Isaias developing Extension’s Alabama Ready website provides science-based guidance on preparing homes and families, protecting important records, safeguarding livestock and crops, securing equipment and property, and staying safe before, during, and after severe weather events.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System operates as the primary outreach organization that ensures all people have access to information that improves their quality of life and economic well-being.