Urban and New Nontraditional Programs
An increasing emphasis of Extension programming within the last decade has been on urban and nontraditional programs, focusing on the two-thirds of Alabamians who live in urban areas. Urban and New Nontraditional programs are administered through eight urban centers and two satellite offices. Major projects include the urban family network, workforce preparation, domestic violence prevention, teen leadership, health, and nontraditional agriculture.
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