Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University

Kudos to our Community Resource Development team for moving us one step further into the AI-virtual reality world! Looking forward to hearing about the impacts this initiative will have for workforce development and entrepreneurship!

Alabama A&M University has received a $400,000 Capacity Building Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to expand an innovative workforce and entrepreneurship initiative that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual reality technologies to prepare Alabamians for career and business success.
More: https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/phase-ii-brings-ai-virtual-reality-and-entrepreneurship-support-to-additional-underserved-communities.html

Norovirus: Defeating the Stomach Bug

Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November through April. Learn more about this pathogen in a brief by Dr. Terence Martin, an Alabama Extension food safety specialist.

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/health-nutrition-urban/norovirus-defeating-the-stomach-bug/

Urban Regional Extension Agent Ron Humphrey also made the news! It's hard to keep up with all these Extension celebrities!

Congratulations Ron!

Senior Fraud Seminar at Guntersville Library The Lakeview Community Civic Organization, in conjunction with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, held a special seminar at the Guntersville Library on Monday designed to teach seniors about the dangers

In 2026, the oldest baby boomers will turn 80. Baby boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964. Learn more interesting facts about this population.

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/home-family-urban/a-look-at-americas-baby-boomers/

A Look at America's Baby Boomers - Alabama Cooperative Extension System In 2026, the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 years old. Baby boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964.

We have another celebrity on the team. Urban Regional Extension Agent Pam Irby was interviewed by a reporter with Steppin' Out News in Mobile. Congratulations Pam!

Urban Regional Extension Agent Darlene Minniefield was recognized as a Magic Member by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for her contributions on the national level. Congrats, Darlene, on your leadership on both the national and state levels!

Join us today as we celebrate DARLENE MINNIEFIELD as part of the NEAFCS 31 Days of Magic Member Spotlight Campaign! 🎉Help us recognize this magical member by sharing your congratulations in the comments! 💙

Join Alabama Extension as we remember and honor the fallen this Memorial Day. Thanks to those who continue to serve.

We also remember loved ones who have left us -- we cherish your memories as well.