Economic Development: Resources and Publication | Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Who We Are
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.
- Seven Reasons Why We Need Cooperative Extension
- A 21st Century Extension Creed
History
- 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
- About the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) on Wikipedia (Offsite)
- Extension in other states (Offsite)
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Upcoming Events:

Small Business Workshop
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Fairhope Public Library
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
05/21 - Small Business Workshop
Small Business Workshop
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Fairhope Public Library
Calendar: ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt.
05/23 - Small Business Workshop
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
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.
>> Event Website >>
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
>> Event Website >>
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!
Electronic Recycling Drop-Off
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Pratt Plaza Shopping Center (opposite Winn Dixie) Prattville, AL
Calendar: ACES Community Resource Development
06/20 - Electronic Recycling Drop-Off

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