Small Farms Research Center

🌱 Build Your Farm’s Financial Health! 🌱

Join us for the AgFTAP Learning Circle: Building Farm Financial Health on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Alchemy Farms and Plants, LLC in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama.

This free educational event is designed for farmers, animal producers, and landowners interested in strengthening their operations through improved financial management and access to available resources.

Participants will learn about:
✅ Farm finances and credit-building strategies
✅ USDA programs and agricultural resources
✅ Technical assistance available through AgFTAP
✅ Building relationships with local, state, and federal agencies

Attendees will also enjoy:
🌾 Educational resources
🚜 Farm tour
🍽️ Free lunch
🎁 Giveaways

📍 Location: Alchemy Farms and Plants, LLC
220 Old Hwy 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

📅 Date: June 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Register online at www.aces.edu/go/6377 or scan the QR code on the flyer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Come out and join us!! If you absolutely can’t we’ll miss you but here’s the livestream!🫶🏽💕

Join us from home on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM CT for this FREE online alternative to your usual beekeeping club. Today, May 26, we will have Dr. Alexander McMenamin (SUDA-ARS) with us to talk about ‘Overview of honey bee viruses and research efforts to combat them. Register here to get the zoom link: https://www.aces.edu/event/at-home-beekeeping-series-3/

🌱 Chambers County Agriculture Workshop 🌾
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on smart, sustainable farming strategies!
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Chambers County Ag Arena/Cattlemen Building
1200 Hwy 77 N, LaFayette, AL
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Controlling pests in fruits & vegetables
✅ Managing worms in small ruminants
✅ Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques
✅ Tools like FEC & FAMACHA scoring for herd health
👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 Gain practical, farm-level solutions to reduce chemical use, boost productivity, and improve long-term sustainability.
🎟 FREE Registration
Register here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6230
📞 Or call: 256-372-4825
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and strengthen your agricultural practices!

Calling all military veterans interested in agriculture or interested in getting started in agriculture.

The Operation Grow Boot Camp is a hands-on, two-day training designed just for you. May 28 - 29 at Petals from the Past in Jemison, Alabama.

This exciting program provides valuable information, practical training and networking opportunities with industry experts and organizations ready to support veterans and their families on their agricultural journey. Don’t miss this chance to gain skills, build connections and discover new opportunities in agriculture. Register here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6205