Winston County Extension Office

Plans to beautify Haleyville growing

Shown at the Friday, March 6, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, announcing the formation of a new gardening club or beautification committee, from left, committee member Will Walker, Chamber President Mike Evans, Zack Brannon with the Winston County Cooperative Extension Office, which has offered a partnership in the efforts and committee members Carla Waldrep and Vicky Dean.

Shown at the Friday, March 6, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, announcing the formation of a new gardening club or beautification committee, from left, committee member Will Walker, Chamber President Mike Evans, Zack Brannon with the Winston County Cooperative Extension Office, which has offered a partnership in the efforts and committee members Carla Waldrep and Vicky Dean.
HALEYVILLE - The City of Haleyville and the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce have literally provided some seed money, to help form a gardening or beautification committee, which plans to spruce up areas of downtown, as well as the welcome signs with flowers and landscaping.

Rain barrel workshop

A graphic of a rain barrel with the recyling symbol in the side and a faucet from which a drop of water is falling.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - A rain barrel workshop will be held Thursday, May 25, from 5-7 p.m. at the American Legion, 60 New Legion Road, Double Springs. Participants will make a rain barrel to take home. The Winston County Extension Office and the Northwest Alabama RC&D Council are sponsors of the event. Registration is required. Call the Extension Office to register at (205) 489-5376.

Brannon wins six agricultural professional awards

Zach Brannon seated with his awards.

WINSTON COUNTY - This year, Zach Brannon, Winston County Extension Coordinator, has been honored by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), the Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents and Specialists (AACAAS) and the Alabama Farmers Federation.

NACAA presented Brannon with a 2022 Achievement Award. These awards “recognize excellence in the field of professional Extension.” They are the highest honor an agent with less than ten years of experience in the field can receive from both NACAA and AACAAS.

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