The North Alabama First Annual Veteran Farmers Conference is a free, one-day event held at the Alabama A&M Winford Thomas Agricultural Research Station in Hazel Green, Alabama. This conference was created by veterans for veterans and focuses on therapeutic farming and agricultural startups. Come to socialize with other local veterans and hear presentations from veterans, farmers, educators, […]

Alabama Association of RC&D Councils Board and Staff Training in Birmingham, Alabama.

The AMRV-RC&D and Alabama A&M University Extension will hold a program for small farmers on managing small ruminants with an emphasis on fertility. In addition USDA, NRCS, and Rural Development representatives will discuss programs that are beneficial to producers. AMRV-RC&D representative will provide information on Free Energy Assessments for farms and small rural businesses. Light […]

Join us for Alabama's Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys RC&D Council Meeting. This month it will be held at the Alabama Center for the Arts, a 44,000 square-foot facility for college art instruction, community education, cultural events, and catalyzing creative growth. Special Guest: Senator Arthur Orr. Lunch will be provided.

Learn about the niche farming that local farmers have discovered and implemented to move their operations forward. Learn about the honey, livestock, fruit and vegetable, and cotton industries of North Alabama. Presented by Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District.