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Officers of the Black Belt Small Farmers Ruminant Improvement Association accept a check from Rural South Institute to conduct outreach education. Front row, from left, Dorothy Harris (Vice President), Eddie Smith (President) and James Clark (Secretary). Back row, from left, Tommie Teacher (Retired Urban Extension Agent and Advisor) and Pearlie Shepherd (Treasurer). The association, a 501 3 C organization, was awarded a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Rural South Institute to conduct “Outreach Educational Programming” in Hale County which will include youth education, farm demonstrations, and educational farm tours. This opportunity will lead to an increase in education and knowledge among small and underserved farmers.
