The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has launched a statewide survey to better understand the needs of communities across the state’s 67 counties.
Developed by officials and agents in the extension system, the survey asks Alabamians to share what they believe should be priorities in areas like agriculture, youth development, natural resources, community health and economic growth.
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“This effort is about listening,” said Eve Brantley, associate director for Alabama Extension. “Whether you’re a farmer, a parent, a business owner or simply someone who wants to improve your community, your voice can help shape the future of extension programming where you live.”
The survey follows a statewide look at the needs extension agents have identified in their work with communities and was created based on those observations.
“Each county in Alabama is different,” assistant director for field operations Beau Brodbeck said. “By asking residents to rank and identify their most pressing needs, we can prioritize the right programs for the right places and ensure we’re using our people and resources where they’re needed most.”
The results will guide local and statewide planning. The extension system is funded with federal, state and local money and offers research-based educational programs in agriculture natural resources, family and consumer sciences and economic and community development.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System a partnership between Alabama’s land-grant institutions Auburn University and Alabama A&M University to serve outreach and engagement needs throughout the state.
The survey, which takes only a few minutes to complete, is open to all Alabama residents at aces.edu/go/stakeholdersurvey.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Trisha Powell Crain and originally published by Alabama Daily News.
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