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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System operates as the primary outreach organization for the land-grant functions of Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities.
- Meeting Our Mission - a look at Extension's program areas and how they help people and communities improve their quality of life and economic well-being.
- Extension: A Ready Partner - the nuts and bolts of Alabama Extension from who and where we are to our funding, human and technical capacities, and unique partnership opportunities.
- The Difference We Make - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System engages a broad range of Alabamians in a conversation about the significant issues facing the state at this point in our history and the opportunities for positive change.
- Developing Alabama's Workforce - Extension's network of educators across the state works with local, state, and federal agencies, schools, community groups, labor, employers, and others to strengthen workforce development.
- Extension Is Working in Your Community - Extension's unique educational outreach fosters community development and economic prosperity in rural areas, small towns, and metro areas throughout Alabama.
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- How Extension Works For You - A brief history of Extension and an overview of the major program areas.
- Historical Panorama of Alabama Agriculture - John Augustus Walker Murals
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Upcoming Events:

Connected Community Forum: Broadband Adoption
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Clair County Extension Office Auditorium
Calendar: ACES Community Resource Development
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05/24 - Connected Community Forum: Broadband Adoption
Small Business Workshop
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Fairhope Public Library
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
05/28 - Small Business Workshop
St. Clair County Farmers Market Grand Opening
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Hwy 231 North, Pell City, AL (just past Pell City Post Office in front of Mary's Mini Warehouses)
Calendar: ACES Community Resource Development
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05/29 - St. Clair County Farmers Market Grand Opening
Small Business Workshop
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Fairhope Public Library
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
05/30 - Small Business Workshop
E-Commerce
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 415 Fifth Ave. E. Oneonta, AL 35121
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
06/04 - E-Commerce
E-Workforce
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 415 Fifth Ave. E. Oneonta, aL 35121
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
06/11 - E-Workforce
Estate Planning for Farmers and Landowners
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Chamber of Commerce, 301 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, Al 35055
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
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06/13 - Estate Planning for Farmers and Landowners
You Can't Take it With You
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 415 Fifth Ave. E. Oneonta, AL 35121
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
06/18 - You Can't Take it With You
2nd Annual 2013 Central AL Veterans, Service Members & Families Resource Fair
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Pell City Civic Center, 2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128
Calendar: ACES Community Resource Development
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06/20 - 2nd Annual 2013 Central AL Veterans, Service Members & Families Resource Fair
You Can't Take it With You!
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Walker County Extension office, 1501 North Airport Rd. Jasper, AL 35504
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
06/20 - You Can't Take it With You!

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New Ways to Meet CAFO Continuing Education Requirements

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