Cawaco has been partnering with the National Association of R&D Councils, Jefferson County Soil & Water, and NRCS to outreach to urban farmers about programs that can benefit them. In …
Alabama Cooperative Extension: Shelby County
Shelby County Extension Expanded their educational capacity by providing programs that improve food security and safety. By teaching gardening skills and providing necessary materials for citizens …
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Alabama Cooperative Extension: Walker County
Walker County Raised Bed Garden and Invasive Species Control Through the CAWACO grant funds, ACES provided a 40 hour Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program for 10 local M.G. interns. Each …
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Montevallo Main Street Co-Starters
During our first two years of offering CO.STARTERS, 9 entrepreneurs have graduated from the program, and they are already making a big difference in Shelby County. For example, Sean & Beth …
Cawaco Internships- Parrish Elementary Middle School
Caleb Kilpatrick and Destiny Kimbrell earned experience and some money working in the school garden over the summer. They were responsible for grass cutting, weed eating, garden maintenance, and …
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Cawaco Internships- Coosa Riverkeeper
Gracie Grimes helped Coosa Riverkeeper with various aspects of their work. She assisted with several outreach projects and educational events, and even attended Coosa Riverkeeper's annual …
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