Cindy Makemson

From spaceweather.com: EXTREME GEOMAGNETIC STORM--NOW! The biggest geomagnetic storm in almost 20 years is underway now. It has reached category G5--an extreme event. Sky watchers with dark skies may be able to see and photograph auroras even at low latitudes. @wvua23

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Judge Robertson has directed a delayed opening for the County Courthouse, Annex, and Tag Offices until 10am on 1/16/24 Per the presiding Circuit Court Judge, state courts and jury service will also be delayed until 10am on 1/16/24

Major changes made to the severe weather risk area for Friday! SPC has expanded the slight risk to include the entire slate, and placed areas near & northwest of Tuscaloosa in an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5). Main window is 9am-1pm west AL, 11am-3pm east AL. #alwx @wvua23

The Tuscaloosa County Natural Resource Committee is presenting a land tour at Meriwether Farms on October 26th. See details below. Contact the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office at 205-349-4630 register. @cameronjr31 @CindyMakemson @laurawoodmiller

It’s time for our biannual Federation, @AuburnU College of Agriculture, College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, and @ACESedu meet up! We’re working toward ways we can better collaborate and help Alabama farmers and forest landowners. 💙

In Alabama, there are an estimated 700,000 caregivers who make up 13.9 percent of Alabama’s population. Learn more about the role of a family caregiver. aces.edu/blog/topics/ho…

Bolt from the blue! See the lightning strike in Tuscaloosa county? Detected close to 15 miles outside of the storm just over the county line. Dangerous! This is why it is so important to be inside even if a thunderstorm isn't directly over your location.

John Cameron says the average age of a farmer in Alabama is 58 years old, so he and others are asking for supports to start the teaching farm this fall. wbrc.com/2023/07/26/agr…

📢Attention Ralph and Fosters residents: Tuscaloosa County EMA will be going to your area assess the damage from the June 16th storm on Monday, June 19th at 9AM. If your home was damaged, report it directly to Tuscaloosa County EMA by clicking bit.ly/3XHCBp0.

Calling all salad lovers! If you love salads as we do, check out our delicious salad collection at aces.edu/blog/tag/salad… #LiveWell #EatBetter

Thanks to Tombigbee RCD, USDA/NRCS, Kelly Miller @AlabamaOne_CU , Kory Ann Watt @AlabamaAgCredit , Shelby Marsh, Olivia Fuller, Ken Kelley @ACESedu and Aisling Fields @Sweet_Grown_AL for putting on an excellent Women in Ag program today in Tuscaloosa.

Great turnout and great info! @cameronjr31 @laurawoodmiller @CindyMakemson

🚗We're en route to Tuscaloosa for this evening's storm spotter class (Thursday, March 30). It's FREE and open to the public! Solo or with a friend or family member, come get a seat and let's talk about severe storms! #alwx 🕕Begins at 6 pm 📌2513 7th Street in Tuscaloosa

Join us online this Thursday, March 30, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Robert Spencer will discuss Marketing Small Ruminants. This is a free event, but registration is required to attend. Visit aces.edu/go/3113

Severe weather appears likely Friday night for the area, especially west and north Alabama. Storms could produce damaging winds & a few tornadoes. 10pm-5am for west AL, 1am-7am for east AL. The current risk from SPC is level 2 of 5, but that may be upgraded... #alwx @wvua23

Previous card holders can keep the original card but MUST reapply, along with any new seniors, online at agi.alabama.gov/farmersmarket/ to receive funding. The program is available on a first come first serve basis, so apply now!

🚨PSA!🚨 Hey, folks in east-central Alabama! In the next few weeks, you may see a helicopter towing a big ring-shaped instrument around. That's us! We're doing another geophysical survey for #CriticalMinerals with @AL_GeoSurvey: ow.ly/p4Af50N9fE3 🚁📷: SkyTEM Canada Inc.

Tuscaloosa County Natural Resource Committee and Extension Agent Ryan Mitchell hosted a Learn to Burn at the Dollar Farm in North Tuscaloosa. Thanks for the info!! @ACESedu @AuburnAg @cameronjr31 @CindyMakemson @ALForestryComm

Never a good thing to be in the “Day 7” SPC severe weather outlook bullseye…

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program administered by ADAI's FMA Section. The SFMNP provides eligible seniors with a $50 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers at farmers markets and farm stands.