The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama Extension) is the primary outreach and engagement organization that fulfills the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University (AAMU) and Auburn University in cooperation with Tuskegee University. Alabama Extension at AAMU primarily provides programming and services to urban audiences through its nine Urban Centers, which are denoted by an * in the directory. These programs fall under the umbrella of Urban Extension. However, we serve both urban and rural audiences in more than 40 counties.

What Urban Extension Offers

Alabama Extension at AAMU offers programs and other research-based information in the form of publications, briefs, videos, and other services across nine program areas. These resources are featured on the Alabama Extension website under Urban Extension, which contains eight sections: Business and Community, Finance and Career, Health and Nutrition, Home and Family, Lawn and Garden, Natural Resources, Urban Agriculture, and Products and Services.

Business and Community

This is the first section under Urban Extension that provides content on starting and managing a small business. It contains programs, services, and information provided by the community resource development team. It also includes general information that may be of interest to people and communities, including how to subscribe to Urban Extension News, the official newsletter of Alabama Extension at AAMU.

Finance and Career

This section provides information on personal financial management and workforce development. Find information on managing home finances and valuable job information. Most of this content is developed by programming staff on the consumer education and personal financial management team.

Health and Nutrition

Find information on health and wellness, including how to eat well-balanced meals and how to incorporate physical activity into daily routines. This information is provided by the human nutrition, diet, and health team.

Home and Family

This category contains information vital to sustain homes, individuals, and families, including older adults, children, and youth. For example, you can find information on Alabama 4-H programs and parenting tips. The family and child development team provides this information.

Lawn and Garden

This is the section to come to for information, programs, and services on home, school, and community gardens. The home horticulture and urban green team staff provide this content.

Natural Resources

Find information on environmental stewardship, such as home recycling and proper disposal of medications and electronic or e-waste. This section also contains information on protecting natural resources and wildlife. It is provided by the forestry, wildlife, and natural resources team.

Urban Agriculture

The Urban Agriculture section contains helpful information on small ruminant management and various aspects of urban agriculture, including growing fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas to reduce food insecurity.

Products and Programs

This section contains information about Alabama Extension at AAMU’s products and programs across all program areas.

Program Impacts

The Program Success Stories web page contains annual reports, such as The Urban Difference, and program impact information from all program areas. It also contains success stories from programs implemented throughout the year.

More Information

Educational outreach through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, including Urban Extension, offers research and problem-solving opportunities for Alabama and the world at large. Each year brings new challenges to Alabamians, from food security to health. Explore Urban Extension online for practical research-based information that yields real-world results.

Many Urban Extension activities can be found on the Calendar. Just click a link to find an activity near you. Or visit Alabama Extension at AAMU’s Facebook page to view live videos, informational briefs and more.