The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is getting Down to Earth. Why? Because agriculture sustains Alabama. Whether your ag experience is in the grocery store, in the classroom, or as your profession—Extension has a resource for you. Through science-based research, Alabama Extension agents and specialists are tackling issues that concern Alabama residents.

Carbon Emissions | Animal and Plant Efficiency | Data and Technology

Conserving Natural Resources | Smart Land Use | Sustaining for the Future

Alabama’s agriculturalists are stewards of their land and natural resources. Alabama Extension professionals are dedicated to providing research- and science-based information to help farmers and homeowners make healthy and economical choices.

The Down to Earth: Agriculture Sustains Alabama campaign is designed to educate consumers about the sustainable, conservation-minded practices that Alabama’s farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement on their operations. Down to Earth provides a platform to answer questions about sustainability in Alabama.

Get Involved!

The agriculture and forestry industries need advocates just like you! Help extend the reach of Down to Earth by learning from and sharing the materials below with your friends and family on social media and other avenues. Together, we can continue to tell the story of how farmers, landowners, and researcher work to make Alabama more sustainable.

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In the News

RFD-TV — Market Day Report | Alabama Crops Report Podcast | Southeast Farm Press | The Cullman Tribune | The Greenville Advocate | Hartselle Enquirer | The Lowndes Signal | The News Courier | Morgan Countian | Louisiana Farm Bureau | The Sumter County Record-Journal | St. Clair News-Aegis | RFD-TV — Rural Evening News | Southern Livestock | WSFA – Alabama Live | Agri FoodTech News | Agri-View

Partners

We are proud to be partnering with the Alabama Agribusiness Council, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Department of Ag and Industries, the Alabama Farmers Federation, the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, the Alabama Forestry Commission, Sweet Grown Alabama, and the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils.

More Information

Learn more about Down to Earth: Agriculture Sustains Alabama online and through social media!

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