This project is a one day educational agriculture related event for teaching youth how science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and math is a part of their lives when it comes to farming. It also creates an awareness for young people to better understand natural resources, agriculture production methods, and career opportunities. Overall the event utilizes educational displays, interactive discussions, and hands-on Read more...
On Saturday March 25, 2017 The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs unit held its first Urban Living Expo (ULE) in Huntsville, Alabama. It was a disaster preparedness event that offered interactive displays, speakers, and educational information targeting individuals, families, local businesses, organizations and the community at-large. The well-planned event was supported by Extension, Alabama Mountains, Read more...
Attendees toured 4 different farms; a cotton gin and a co-op. They saw many kinds of farm equipment and talked to the farmers about how farming has changed over the years. Most attendees are several generations removed from any direct farm contact. They leave with a better understanding of what farmers must deal with on a daily basis. Great feedback! Read more...
Not only do our younger students and students with special needs now have a safe and fun playground to enjoy, but the project itself has brought several families together that previously didn’t know one another. It has also created new excitement around our school and community! Read more...
Provided training to potential and beginning farmers on: USDA/NRCS Conservation Programs, USDA/FSA registration process and programs, Soil and Water Conservation and Nutrient Management, AMRV RC&D programs, equipment, and equipment leasing, Extension training on livestock production, forages, and best management practices, relevant training materials, and electronic education documents and training video on food safety and best management practices on a USB Read more...
The Farm Food Collaborative’s purchase of packaging materials for various specialty crop farmers will impact our community by relieving the cost of packaging which in turn allows the farmer to access a wider range of wholesale markets. This access allows the farmer to deliver fresh local produce to the community including area school districts as part of the Farm to Read more...
This project allowed us to provide students, who would otherwise not had the opportunity to do so, the chance to apply core math and science concepts to the challenge of building and driving an electric car. The excitement level was palpable as parents and grandparents came to camp graduation to watch as students demonstrated the car. Additional students will also Read more...
Provided fresh produce to 468 homebound clients. 41.7% of all CASA clients have an income that falls at or below the 100% poverty level of the U.S. National Poverty Line. This represents an average monthly income of $1,005 ($12,060 annually), while the national average monthly social security income in 2015 was $16,101 ($1,342 monthly). With limited financial resources and family Read more...
Improved reading scores, increased number of quality hours parents spent with children, improved parents skills in teaching their children. Read more...
Through hands-on activities, the festival educated fourth-grade students about drinking water resources, how to protect their water, how to keep it clean, and how water is linked to other natural resources. Quote from a participating teacher: “Loved all the hands on activities. I’ve seen them all and they’re very good. As a nature lover I appreciate the gravity of their Read more...
