OUTREACH -- Reaching the Under-Served in Alabama

In July 2008, Tuskegee University hosted a 2nd field day at the Sundown Ranch in Perry County, Alabama.  This field day was a continuation of the Sorghum-Sudan Grass Evaluation using Litter under Irrigation Conditions funded through the Alabama NRCS Conservation Initiative Grant Program

Vision

Reaching out to "under-served" communities through partnerships resulting in trust and full participation in all NRCS programs.

Mission

The mission of the NRCS Outreach Division is to provide leadership to ensure that all programs and services are made accessible to all NRCS customers, fairly and equitably, with emphasis on reaching the "under-served."

1. Conduct outreach to serve a diverse clientele;   
2. Inform and educate existing and potential customers about NRCS and USDA Conservation programs and services;
3. Provide leadership and guidance to conduct outreach activities and initiatives; 
4. Engage partners in the outreach process.