This system is being utilized daily in our school. It has minimized classroom interruptions and has provided quality instructional time. This will reflect improved student achievement throughout our school. This system provides student participation and also offers safety features within this system. The faculty was trained on how to use the emergency button features before students returned to school this Read more...

The purpose of the “Faces of Agriculture” Tour is to highlight the importance and diversity of agriculture within Jackson County. The tour educates our elected officials, business persons and educators of the vital role ag plays to our local economy in hopes that they will in turn support our farmers and ag related business. Conserving our natural resources is a 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...

My students were able to see actual landmarks of places we were reading about in class. This is a field trip I would never have been able to take with my students, but because of the grant money which allowed me to purchase iPODS and Virtual Reality Headsets, they were able to see Jamestown and explore the area. I plan Read more...

The pavilions have provided a place for grandparents, parents an friends to have a place to watch their child to play and be out of the sun, and be able to have a drink and visit with each other. Some grandparent would not come to the games if they have to be out in the sun. Since we have two Read more...

This project will help the families and residents at The Circle Ranch care for the property that houses foster families and children. Read more...

The project allowed Extension to provide education on wildlife species, instincts, range, habitat, and concerns. It helped people better understand wildlife concepts, eating habits, survival tendencies, and nocturnal behavior of wildlife native to Alabama. It created learning experiences that changed attitudes, behavior, and habits of individuals. Lastly, it led to improvements in cognitive skills and reduced risks associated with wildlife Read more...

Program participants will use the mower approximately 36-40 hours a week during the spring/summer months and 7-10 hours a week during the fall/winter months. The men are learning how to maintain a farm under the supervision of the Cullman County Conservation District’s 2017 Conservation Farmer of the Year David Hall. In addition, they learn to accomplish meaningful tasks without being Read more...

One of the biggest challenges to long-term recovery is stability in the workforce, and oftentimes it is because individuals who have been controlled by addiction do not have employment skills. As a result, they can become a burden on their communities. Therefore, employment readiness activities are a crucial part of the recovery process so program participants can experience post-recovery success Read more...

The water bill for the athletic programs for irrigation went from $4800 a year to $12,000 a year with the switch from Elkmont water to Limestone county water. This well will reduce the cost 125% over the first year. This will free up the money in the athletic departments to spend more money on the children. This was a very Read more...