Pike County-Alabama Extension

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Pike County-Alabama Extension For more information, visit www.aces.edu/Pike or call 334-566-0985 After other counties were carved out, Pike County was left with 671 square miles.

About Pike County
Pike County was organized in 1821 and named for General Zebulon Pike of New Jersey. The county first encompassed 1,100 square miles and was so large that it was referred to as the "State of Pike." Green Beachamp was one of the first settlers in the area. Monticello was the first county seat. Troy became the county seat in August 1838. At that time, it was called "Deer Stand Hill." Pike County's population is 28,294 and mostly rural. There are 15 educational outlets in the county including Troy University. Major agricultural crops in Pike County are poultry, cattle, timber, peanuts and cotton. Other crops grown are hay, corn, fruits and vegetables and nuts. Major industries include Wiley Sanders Trucking and Lead companies, K&W Plastics, Lockheed Martin, Carter Brothers Manufacturing, and Henderson, Black and Green. Pike County is home to the Pocossin, an evergreen area that is home to unique tropical growth and reptiles (the Blue Indigo Snake). These plants only grow in this area and in desert areas. Other tourist attractions include Pike Pioneer Museum, Jean Lake Arts Festival, Troy University, College Street and Antique City. The Pike County Extension Office has six full-time employees. It has a very active and varied Extension program including agriculture, forestry and natural resources, family and consumer science, nutrition education, community leadership and development and 4-H. About 1,600 youth are involved in 4-H. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact ACES Human Resources at [email protected] or (334) 844-5531

Discover the beauty and lasting value of native plants and treasured heirlooom favorites for Southern gardens!! Pike Co...
10/16/2026

Discover the beauty and lasting value of native plants and treasured heirlooom favorites for Southern gardens!! Pike County Master Gardeners.

This week the Pike County Extension Office hosted our annual 5th Grade Classroom in the Forest! It was a great time lear...
10/15/2026

This week the Pike County Extension Office hosted our annual 5th Grade Classroom in the Forest! It was a great time learning about conservation, wildlife population, water quality, soil health, and forestry! Thank you to all our presenters, volunteers, and community members for helping with this wonderful event!

On September 30th, the Pike County Extension Office hosted our annual 3rd Grade Farm Day. We invited all area 3rd grader...
10/15/2026

On September 30th, the Pike County Extension Office hosted our annual 3rd Grade Farm Day. We invited all area 3rd graders, teachers, and administrators to join us for a “Day on the Farm”. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, presenters, and community members for your hard work and dedication!

Due to issues related to Hurricane Isaias this workshop has been postponed. We will let you know when the new date is sc...
10/13/2026

Due to issues related to Hurricane Isaias this workshop has been postponed. We will let you know when the new date is scheduled. Thank you!

🌿🐟 Own a pond or lake? This workshop is for you!

Join us for the Regional Pond & Lake Management Workshop to learn how to improve your pond, identify aquatic plants, and get answers to your pond management questions.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 South Alabama Electric Cooperative, Troy, AL

💧 Bring your water and plant samples for expert identification and water testing.

📲 Pre-register today: https://www.aces.edu/go/6471

☎️ Questions? Call 334-566-0985

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.

Don’t wait until the storm is at your doorstep. Take a few minutes today to review your hurricane preparedness plan and ...
10/07/2026

Don’t wait until the storm is at your doorstep. Take a few minutes today to review your hurricane preparedness plan and make sure your family, home, and important records are ready. Preparedness starts now.

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.

Emergencies happen every day. AlabamaReady.Info is the place for information related to active emergencies in Alabama. Whether is be a hurricane threatening our shores or a disease outbreak spreading throughout the state, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is here to help you overcome these hu...

09/21/2026

National Farm Safety and Health Week is here!

Join the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety for daily webinars covering equipment and rural roadway safety, health and wellness, farming across generations, confined spaces, cancer prevention and more. Each day offers a new opportunity to learn ways to help keep farms, families and communities safe.

Check out this week’s webinar schedule and resources at https://www.necasag.org/nationalfarmsafetyandhealthweek/.

You can also visit www.aces.edu for information from Alabama Extension on farm safety, agricultural health and other topics important to Alabama’s producers and rural communities.

09/16/2026

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306 S Three Notch Street
Troy, AL
36081

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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