If you are a landowner in the region and are interested in taking part in the PAIS program, please start by completing the

PAIS Survey.

Who Are We?

Partners for Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability (PAIS) is a USDA/NIFA funded project in which the University of West Alabama, the Sumter County Soil & Water Conservation District, Coastal Alabama Community College, and East Mississippi Community College partnered to assist landowners in West Alabama and East Mississippi on a variety of issues affecting conservation and agriculture. Partners for Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability (PAIS 2.0) follows up on the success of Partners Against Invasive Species (now PAIS 1.0) in the areas of invasive species management, forest management, soil health consultation, and pollinator support.

Purpose

Provide area stakeholders with the knowledge, tools, and manpower to combat environmental and economic threats.

Goal

Provide needed outreach and assistance to stakeholders in the West Alabama/East Mississippi region.

Objectives

1. Develop a database of stakeholder awareness.

2. Create an outreach program to address information gaps.

3. Provide hands–on assistance in the form of trained student interns.

4. Enhance career opportunities for students interested in agriculture and conservation.

5. Continue the development of the West Alabama Center for Conservation and Agriculture (WACCA).

Our Services

Forest Management, Pollinator Support, Soil Health, Invasive Species Management

Our Partners

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Address

Math and Science Building 

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL 35470

Call Us

Drew Busby: (205) 652-4559

Aubree Plymale: (205) 652-3840

Email Us

Drew Busby: dbusby@uwa.edu 

Aubree Plymale: plymalea@uwa.edu