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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:

Home Grown Tomato Workshop
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 205 West 5th Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
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05/29 - Home Grown Tomato Workshop
Environmental Clinic - Smart Yards For Healthy Water
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 5712 Summer Place Road, Cedar Bluff, Alabama
Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
06/01 - Environmental Clinic - Smart Yards For Healthy Water
Lunch and Learn - Hypertufa Pots Workshop
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 1070 Schillinger Road Mobile, AL 36608
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
06/03 - Lunch and Learn - Hypertufa Pots Workshop
Don't Bug Me: Get Rid of Those Bed Bugs
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/846
Calendar: ACES Commercial Horticulture
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06/07 - Don't Bug Me: Get Rid of Those Bed Bugs
Rain Barrel Workshop
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 802 Veterans Drive, Florence AL 35630
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
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06/11 - Rain Barrel Workshop
Lunch & Learn "A Simple Water Feature in the Garden" (Hayes Jackson, ACES REA)
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Cane Creek Gardens @ McClellan, 77 Justice Ave, Anniston 36205
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
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06/26 - Lunch & Learn "A Simple Water Feature in the Garden" (Hayes Jackson, ACES REA)
Rain Barrel Workshop
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 202 Green Avenue SW, Russellville AL
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
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06/27 - Rain Barrel Workshop
Lunch & Learn - Beekeeping Workshop
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
07/01 - Lunch & Learn - Beekeeping Workshop
3rd Annual Small Farm & Organic Vegetable Production Field Day
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Garage Rd, Muscle Shoals, AL
Calendar: ACES Commercial Horticulture
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07/17 - 3rd Annual Small Farm & Organic Vegetable Production Field Day
Turning Trash Into Treasure - Backyard Composting and Vermiculture
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, 35223
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
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07/17 - Turning Trash Into Treasure - Backyard Composting and Vermiculture

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Introducing Environmental Consciousness & Practical Management Options to our
Yards & Neighborhoods

Knowledge can improve the enjoyment and safety of your home and property while ensuring the safety of Alabama’s environment. Extension teaches practical problem-solving for your home, lawn, and garden.

Come on folks - let's show what Alabama can do!