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What’s Happening in Alabama

2022 TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY BEEF CATTLE SHORT COURSE September 30 - October 1, 2022

Selma - BBMIC Building 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 334-727-8403

2022 YELLOWRIDE October 1, 2022

Bay Minette - 506 Clark Avenue 7:00 a.m. Call 251-937-9099

ROCKET CITY OCTANE AUTO SHOW October 1, 2022

Huntsville - Von Braun Center Admission 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 256-746-3500

MOODY OKTOBERFEST 2022 October 1, 2022

Moody - Moody City Park 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call 205-640-6262

52ND ANNUAL CLAYBANK JAMBOREE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL October 1, 2022

Ozark - South Union Avenue 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call 334-774-9321

THE WHISTLE STOP FESTIVAL 2022 October 1, 2022

Irondale - 301 20th Street South 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 205-213-8697

RUSSELL COUNTY STAMPEDE RODEO October 1, 2022

Phenix City - 3949 US Hwy 431 Admission Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Rodeo at 8:00 p.m. Call 225-317-8956

TUSCALOOSA TOYOTA CLASSIC September 29 - October 2, 2022

Tuscaloosa - Ol’ Colony Golf Complex - Admission 8:00 a.m. Call 205-562-3220

SHOALSFEST 2022 October 1-2, 2022

Florence - McFarland Park Admission Gates open at 2:00 p.m.

SCARECROWS IN THE PARK October 1 - November 30, 2022

Opp - Frank Jackson State Park Admission 7:00 a.m. - Sunset Call 334-493-3070

BEEF SYSTEMS SHORT COURSE – ANDALUSIA October 3,4,10 and 11, 2022

Andalusia - Covington County Extension Office Admission 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Call 334-726-6814

PROFESSIONAL LOGGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP October 4, 2022

Brent - Sawmeal Resturant 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 334-303-8360

BEEF SYSTEMS SHORT COURSE – HALE COUNTY October 4, 6, 11, and 13, 2022

Greensboro - Alabama Fish Farming Center - Admission 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Call 334-292-5005

PLANTING BULBS & TUBERS FOR NEXT YEAR BLOOMERS October 5, 2022

Montgomery - Armory Learning Arts Building - Bring a sack lunch Noon - 1:00 p.m. Call 334-270-4133

ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR October 7-16, 2022

Montgomery - Garrett Coliseum Admission Fair opens at 4:00 p.m. Call 334-272-6831

ART NIGHT October 6, 2022

North Port - Kentuck Art Center 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Call 205-758-1257

55TH ANNUAL TENNESSEE VALLEY OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION October 6-8, 2022

Athens - Athens State University Admission - 7:00 p.m. Call 256-233-8185

PIONEER DAYS AT THE PIONEER MUSEUM OF ALABAMA 2022 October 7-8, 2022

Troy - Pioneer Museum of Alabama

Admission - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 334-566-3597

WINTER’S COMING, YARD MAINTENANCE & TOOLS October 11, 2022

Montgomery - Armory Learning Arts Building - Bring a sack lunch Noon - 1:00 p.m. Call 334-270-4133

59TH ANNUAL FALL CASCADING CHRYSANTHEMUMS November 1-30, 2022

Theodore - Bellingrath Gardens and Homes - Admission 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 251-459-8868

ALABAMA FRONTIER DAYS 2022 November 2-5, 2022

Fort Toulouse - Fort Jackson Park Admission - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 334-567-3002

2022 ALABAMA PECAN FESTIVAL November 4-6, 2022

Mobile - WC Griggs Elementary School - Friday: 5:00 p.m. - until Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - until Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - until Call 251-401-5555

NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVAL November 4-13, 2022

Dothan - National Peanut Fairgrounds - Admission Call 334-793-4323

CANYON FEST November 5, 2022

Fort Payne - Little River Canyon Parkway - Donations Appreciated 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call 256-845-3548

TOYS FOR TOTS MOTORCYCLE RIDE November 5, 2022

Mobile - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - Free Registration Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. Call 251-433-2702

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS LUNCHEON November 9, 2022

Mobile - The Battlehouse Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa Admission - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Call 251-307-5903

75TH NATIONAL VETERANS DAY PARADE November 11, 2022

Birmingham - 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Blvd 1:30 p.m. Call 205-942-5300

NAC CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW November 11-12, 2022

Gardendale - Gardendale Civic Center Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 205-681-8028

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE November 13, 2022

Opelika - Historic Downtown Opelika Noon - 5:00 p.m. Call 334-745-0466

PUBLIX BATTLESHIP 12K November 13, 2022

Mobile - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - Admission 8:00 a.m. Call 251-433-2702

DECORATING WITH NATURE – AUTAUGA COUNTY LUNCH & LEARN November 16, 2022

Prattville - Trinity Presbyterian Church Bring a sack lunch Noon - 1:00 p.m. Call 334-361-7273

GUNTERSVILLE MUSEUM FESTIVAL OF TREES November 17 - January 1, 2023

Guntersville - Guntersville Museum 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 256-571-7497

MUSEUM MONDAY November 21, 2022

Tuscaloosa - Alabama Museum of Natural History 3:00 - 4:30 p.m Call 205-348-6383

MORRIS BLUE SPOON CHILI FEST November 25, 2022

Morris - Morris Town Park Admission - 11:00 a.m. Call 205-332-2641

MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS November 25 - January 4, 2023

Theodore - Bellingrath Gardens and Homes - Admission 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 251-459-8868

WINTER ART MARKET November 26 - December 23, 2022

Tuscumbia - Tennessee Valley Museum of Art - Admission Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 256-383-0533

26TH ANNUAL HUNTER APPRECIATION DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL November 26, 2022

Pine Apple - 71 Co. Rd. 59 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call 251-746-2293

AHSAA SUPER 7 November 30 - December 2, 2020

Auburn - Jordan-Hare Stadium Visit website for event schedule Call 334-263-6994

“What’s Happening in Alabama” Policy The AFC Cooperative Farming News publishes event listings as space allows, giving preference to agricultural events of regional or statewide interest and those that are annual or one-time events. The magazine assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information submitted for publication and advises calling ahead to confirm dates, locations, times and possible admission fees.

To be included in the calendar, send listings to: Cooperative Farming News Calendar of Events P.O. Box 2227 Decatur, AL 35609 -oremail to Calendar of Events at subscribe@alafarm.com

*Please include name of event, where it will be held (both town and physical location), a phone number for more information, and an email or website.*

Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc.

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FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM

AFC’s Future Leaders Program is designed to provide our cooperative system the next generation of key employees, equipped to handle the challenges of agribusiness management. FLPs will be exposed to all aspects of the Co-op, as well as the opportunity to attend organized training sessions. rough a variety of store experience and continued education, the FLPs will gain the tools needed to be successful in the agribusiness sector.

Continuing Education

Customer Service Crop Nutrients and Feed Team Building Merchandising Sales and Finance Bene ts

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance Vacation and Sick Leave Competitive Salaries 401k Matching Life Insurance

LIVESTOCK AUCTIONS

SUPPORT THE AUCTION. WE WORK FOR YOU.

CLAY COUNTY STOCKYARD 1050 Airport Road - Ashland, AL Sale Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Tad and Kim Eason, Owners Barn: 256-354-2276 Tad: 397-4428 Hauling available Check us out on Facebook!

SAND MOUNTAIN STOCKYARD, LLC

19509 AL Hwy 68 - Crossville, AL 256-561-3434 Cattle Auction - Every Wed. & Sat. at 11:30 a.m. Call for any hauling & catching needs VALLEY STOCKYARD

13130 AL HWY 157 - Moulton, AL Cattle Auction - Wed. at 11:00 a.m. Benjy McCafferty (C) 256-740-9648 Phone: 256-974-5900 Fax: 256-974-5899 Your Full Service Stockyard

MID STATE STOCKYARDS

TOP RANKED MARKET RECEIPTS SINCE 2006 8415 State HWY 97 South Letohatchee, AL 36047 Sale Day: Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. 1-877-334-5229 or 334-227-8000 www.midstatestockyards.com

If you would like to advertise your stockyard, please contact Wendy McFarland at mcfarlandadvantage@gmail.com

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