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07/20/2024

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07/16/2024

Save the Date for the 2024 Farm-City Banquet! 🚜 🏙️

It will be on November 21, 2024, at Loft 212 and will include a silent auction, meal, and entertainment.

Make sure you purchase your tickets today!! You can purchase them online at https://givebutter.com/farm-city24 or at both Citizen's Bank & Trust locations in Cullman.

07/11/2024

Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation declaring July 13, 2024 “Sweet Grown Alabama Day.”

We are honored to have the support of the Governor’s office and local legislators for Sweet Grown Alabama Day! Saturday is coming quickly, have you made your plans yet? Don’t forget to tag us in your posts to be reshared on our social media throughout the day.

Learn more about celebrating Sweet Grown Alabama Day at https://www.sweetgrownalabama.org/posts/2024/06/19/sweetgrownalabamaday

05/25/2024

Our employees take drinking water serious. With the Memorial Day weekend coming up, here are some tips to stay hydrated like Ceth.

Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water. 🥤

Avoid sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic beverages. 💧

Make sure that you’re drinking 2-4 cups (or a big jug 😉) of every hour when outside working or exercising! 🏋🏻

03/27/2024

**PLANT SALE TOMORROW**
🍅🫑🌶🥕🌱🪴
Hazel Green FFA will be selling Bonnie vegetable and herb plants 2 for $5. All funds raised will go directly to support the HGHS FFA chapter.

Join Madison County SWCD, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service , and Madison County Cooperative for an Urban Ag Workshop and Fundraiser TOMORROW March 28th at the Hazel Green High School Greenhouse from 10-4.

USDA-NRCS staff will be on site to discuss Urban Ag programs and cost-share assistance available through their office! NRCS offers technical and financial assistance with conservation practices, including:
🍅High tunnels
🍓Low tunnels
🐝Soil health
🌱Weed and pest management

03/19/2024

Gardeners can make a quick raised bed by using hay or straw square bales! The bales hold water, and the added 1 1/2- to 2-foot height makes gardening easier for those who can’t bend easily.

Bale selection is important. Wheat, rice, and barley straw make the best bales because they drain well. Straw bales tend to have fewer w**d seeds than hay, but fescue, ryegrass, bermudagrass, and native hay bales also work.

Before you can start planting, you need to fertilize the bales. Use one pound (two cups) of 10-10-10 or 13-13-13 fertilizer per bale. Pour the fertilizer into several holes across the top of the bales. When you finish fertilizing, water the bales thoroughly to make sure the composting process starts properly. You want the bales to stay moist, so be sure to water it daily for three days. After seven days of watering, you can start planting.

If planting seedlings or small vegetables, add potting mix to the hole to help retain moisture. For large vegetables, you can plant them directly into the straw bale without adding additional potting mix. Consider planting tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, greens, cucumbers, herbs, and flowers when using this method. You can plant using seeds, but it is generally more difficult. If you want to give it a try, place two inches of potting mix on top of the straw bales and plant according to direction.

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02/06/2024

🌸2024 TREE SALE SPECIES SPOTLIGHT🌸
Happy Monday and welcome back to part two of our Tree Sale Species Spotlight! Next up, we have Beautyberry. Beautyberry is a shrub grows anywhere from 3-8 ft tall, and 4-6 ft wide. They prefer full-part sun and moist soil. The purple berries are an excellent source of food for birds. These berries can also be sweetened and cooked to make jelly! The leaves are also very fragrant and turn yellow in the fall. It is definitely a favorite of ours! 💜
👀 Stay tuned for more Tree Sale Species Spotlights!

02/06/2024

Here is the full list of what will be available at our Tree Sale!
We will be highlighting each species in more depth up until the tree sale. So far we've covered Black Walnut and Beautyberry. Keep an eye out for more! 🤩

01/31/2024

The Feral Swine Management Workshop has been rescheduled. Be sure to sign up if you'd like to attend! Thanks to Cullman County Conservation District for hosting.
📅 Thursday, March 7
⏰ 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Camp Meadowbrook
✏️Register at https://forms.office.com/r/G94TVQGt3d
💲 FREE

01/29/2024

Alabama Extension and the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee are partnering with the Alabama Forestry Association to conduct a Learn and Burn at the end of February. Check out the link below for more details.
📅 February 26 - March 1 (best weather day this week)
⏰8 AM - 3:30 PM
📍 Cullman County Landowner Property
💲 FREE, registration required
✏ Register here: https://www.alaforestry.org/event/24CullmanLandB

For more details about the event - https://www.aces.edu/event/learn-burn-cullman-county/

12/13/2023

12/13/2023

Holiday Special: Looking for a great gift for the Holidays? 2024 WildWater Season Passes are $30 off until December 31! Get them now before this deal is gone!

12/12/2023

Are you looking for a beautiful backdrop for a holiday photo? Stop by City Hall during our regular office hours (8AM-4PM, Monday-Friday) and snap a photo of yourself or your family in the City Hall Christmas Photo Booth! There are no photographers on duty here, so be sure to BYOC (bring your own camera).

If you post your photo on social media, tag us or use the hashtag !

11/30/2023

Tagged Tidings is up at Good Hope City Hall until Thursday and then it moves to its next location. Stop by and see it. Take your picture, tag us and your favorite small business for a chance to win $300!!

11/01/2023

Cullman County Extension November 2023 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cc43a9354fac/cullman-county-extension-november-2023-newsletter

11/01/2023

NO BURN PERMITS ARE BEING ISSUED IN THE CITY OF CULLMAN.

From the Alabama Forestry Commission, October 24, 2023:

Effective immediately, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has re-issued a Fire Alert for all 67 counties in the state. In the 32 northern counties (roughly north of Interstate 20), no burn permits will be issued. In the 35 southern counties (south of Interstate 20), certified prescribed burn managers will have the option to obtain a one-day burn permit. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

During the past seven days, AFC wildland firefighters have responded to 111 wildfires that scorched more than 1,881 acres of forestland in Alabama. Drought conditions are expected to worsen as no rain is forecast for the next week, and October is historically the state's driest month. This extremely dry weather creates a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer – and more firefighting resources – to contain and ultimately control.

10/31/2023

Don't forget about the well water quality workshop we're hosting with County-Alabama Extension in a few weeks! This free workshop will provide excellent information for anyone that is currently or interested in using well water! 🫗💧 See below for details.
📆 Tuesday, November 14
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Hanceville Civic Center (City of Hanceville Alabama)
✏ Registration required: Online (aub.ie/hancevillewells) or call (256) 737-9386 by November 10
💲 FREE + Free water sampling for first 20 registrants!
🍴Light refreshments provided

10/31/2023

10/31/2023

The 2023 Cullman Farm City Banquet is just around the corner! Buy your tickets soon and enjoy this evening celebrating the connection between our farms and our communities.
📅 Tuesday, November 21
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Camp Meadowbrook
✏ Purchase tickets at Cullman County Economic Development - CCED
(325 2nd Street SE, Cullman)
💲 $30 per ticket

🎤 Entertainment provided by Clear View
🍽 Meal catered by Wade Maynard Catering
🎉 Awards presented: Poster Contest Winners; FCCLA, FFA, and 4-H member of the year, and Farm Family of the Year

Help us spread the word!
The Cullman Tribune
The Cullman Times
Cullman County Conservation District
Cullman County Farmers Federation
Festhalle Farmers Market
Berlin Farmers Market - Alabama

10/17/2023

From Pat Green: What Is The Main Ingredient of WD-40? Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? No Cheating.....

WD-40 ~ Who knew!
I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray-painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown
reason).

I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was distraught and was trying to figure out what to do...
Probably nothing until Monday morning since nothing was open.

Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm the paint job on the truck. I was impressed!

WD-40, who knew?
"Water Displacement #40".

The product began from a search for a rust-preventative solvent and
degreaser to protect missile parts.
WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego
Rocket Chemical Company.

Its name comes from the project to find a 'Water Displacement' Compound.

They finally succeeded in a formulation with their fortieth
attempt, thus WD-40. The 'Convair Company' bought it in bulk to
protect their Atlas missile parts.
Ken East (one of the founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop. It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

WD-40 USES:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosen stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewellery chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Remove dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflage scratches on ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicle doors.
18. It removes nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish, and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
riding mowers.
22. Rids kids' rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well
as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for
easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws, blades, and other tools.
31. Removes grease splatters from stovetops.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Remove all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis.
37. Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York, it protects the Statue
of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures, and you will catch the big one quickly. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. However, using some chemical-laced baits or lures for fishing is not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. It is excellent for removing crayons from walls. Spray it on the marks and wipe it with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the
moisture, allowing the engine to start.

Another Thing 🐜🐜🐜 Ants don't like it!!!!

Now, This Is Worth SHARING!!

10/17/2023

We are excited to announce we will be co-hosting a well water quality workshop with Blount County-Alabama Extension next month! This free workshop will provide excellent information for anyone that is currently or interested in using well water! 🫗💧 See below for details.
📆 Tuesday, November 14
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Hanceville Civic Center (City of Hanceville Alabama)
✏ Registration required: Online (aub.ie/hancevillewells) or call (256) 737-9386 by November 10
💲 FREE + Free water sampling for first 20 registrants!
🍴Light refreshments provided

10/16/2023

It’s Fall at Camp Meadowbrook, y’all!!

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