Story: Lisa Sollie
The University of West Alabama鈥檚 Center for Conservation and Agriculture will host an Agriculture and Conservation Celebration on Earth Day, April 22, at ALFA Environmental Hall from 1鈥�5:30 p.m.
The Center advances conservation and agriculture in the Black Belt region through education, outreach, research, and hands-on student experiences. Interns with the West Alabama Agriculture and Conservation Association assist local landowners with technical services such as invasive species management and prescribed fire application.
At the celebration attendees can learn how the Center is making a difference in agriculture and conservation through live demonstrations and educational exhibits. Demonstrations will include raised garden beds, pig traps, seed drills and meat fabrication.
Exhibits will feature a fire trailer from the Central Alabama Prescribed Burn Association, West Alabama Bee Company, Congo grass treatment, thermal drones and other drone applications, and IV Vet equipment.
The event will also include refreshments, live entertainment by Hunter Chappell, and door prizes.
Admission is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by April 15 to Kaitlyn Schmidt at [email protected] or John McCall, [email protected].