Educators Who Care
In a world full of information, how do you know whom to rely on for life’s everyday questions? For more than 100 years, Alabama residents have put their trust in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Our educators are people who care about making a difference in Alabama homes, farms, people, and communities.
The influence of Alabama Extension can be seen throughout the state, from small towns to big cities. Behind a small-business owner, a farmer in the field, and a kid discovering nature stands an Extension educator. Discover Alabama Extension tells these stories through the eyes of our educators who are impacting the lives of Alabamians—just like you!
Discover Food Fights
In Fayette County, Ronni Rena Brasher has taken the fight against food insecurity head on. Through the relocation of a local farmers market and the installation of a raised-bed garden, residents who were once struggling to purchase food are now within walking distance of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Discover Sweet Support
Who doesn’t love an Alabama peach? Well, without people like Edgar Vinson, residents wouldn’t get to enjoy the sweet taste of peaches, strawberries, blueberries, or many other fruits. As an Extension educator and researcher, Edgar helps fruit growers protect their crops and maximize production.
Discover Better Birds
Hailing from the small town of Opp, Alabama, Maggie Thompson knew from an early age just how important the poultry industry is to so many families in the state. Now, as a, Extension poultry veterinarian, Maggie sees herself as a bridge between university research and all facets of the poultry industry.
Discover Bright Futures
Vaping is rapidly becoming a serious issue among teenagers. While many people look to study the problems, Adrienne Duke Marks is studying the solutions. Through the Escape Vapes programs, both young people and adults better understand the physical and mental health risks of teen vaping.
Discover Smart Farming
Simer Virk grew up doing manual labor on his family’s row crop farm in India. When he moved to the United States and entered the realm of production agriculture, he discovered the importance of filling a farmer’s precision agriculture toolbox with personalized technologies that increase farm profitability and productivity.
Discover S’mores & More
Located in the heart of Alabama, 4-H camp is a place where kids can leave bustling city noises and streetlights for the peaceful sounds of nature and a blanket of stars. Through her role at the Alabama 4-H Center, Amy Carbone inspires kids to explore this whole new world through three days of fun and exciting activities.
Discover Hoppy Habits
At Eufaula Primary School, Michelle Puckett is proving that exercise does not have to be boring. Through the creation of colorful sensory paths, she is helping children discover more about playful movement. These paths help students release energy, improve motor skills, and enhance their focus during the school day, all while having fun.
Discover Your Water
How can water affect your food? Just ask Camila Rodrigues. Through the AgWater Safety Program, she works with fresh fruit and vegetable growers to ensure that the water sources they use on their crops are safe. She is passionate about helping growers understand the steps they must take to ensure that the food supply is safe for you and your family.