Calhoun County Farmers Market

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System operates as the primary outreach organization for the land-grant functions of Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities. The ACES Mission Statement Meeting Our Mission - a capsule look at Extension's six program areas and how they fulfill our mission of helping 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. Focusing Our Efforts - the objectives and planned outcomes of the top six strategic program initiatives (SPIs) identified through 2010 statewide surveys and meetings. Extension efforts will focus on these programs considered important to the future well-being of Alabama. How Extension Works For You - A brief history of Extension and an overview of the major program areas. 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 - Extension Communications specialist Jim Langcuster outlines ways that Cooperative Extension will carve out a lasting presence in the 21st century. A 21st Century Extension Creed - The ideals of Extension work are expressed in this creed by Extension Communications specialist Jim Langcuster.