
Dale County FFA Project–George W. Long High School
In 2022, the George W. Long FFA is excited about the enclosed trailer purchased through the help of the RC&D grant program. The trailer is going to be used throughout the year to help our FFA program. During the fall, it will help store and transpo …

Southeast AlabamaWorks Educator Workforce Academy
Southeast AlabamaWorks organized tours Worlds of Work East and Worlds of Work West with guest speakers and industry experts. The educational objective of this project was to highlight the vital roles they play in shaping our local workforce and econom …

Hands on Liberty: Barbour, Coffee, Covington, and Dale Counties
The Liberty Learning Foundation used grant funds to educate students on civics, history, and government. In 2022, 144 elementary students in 13 schools received curriculum kits and participated the training.

SHORT Goes to Mardi Gras – Reading Parade
SHORT the Squirrel is a plush-costumed character who promotes literacy in the Wiregrass. He distributed literacy kits throughout the community (courthouses, waiting rooms, banks, and more) and visits schools to raise awareness about SHORT and his progr …

Coffee County Soil and Water Conservation District Groundwater Festival
The Coffee County 4th graders attended the Groundwater Festival on April 21, 2022. They rotated through three stations: Edible Aquifers, Water Cycle Bracelets and Filtration. The day ended with an awards ceremony for winners of the previously held Pos …

Water Conservation Programs
In April of 2022, Barbour County 4-H sponsored multiple events for sixth grade students to learn about water, conservation, and wildlife in the Lake Eufaula area. Events included: 4-H Science School Raptor Trek program, featuring two hawks and two owls …