AURPI

27/05/2026

Though we are dedicated to helping the entire state, AURPI still yells War Eagle! 🦅

During our Advisory Board Meeting, we were able to see the inner workings of Jordan-Hare stadium. Thank you to our amazing tour guide and to the Auburn University Raptor Center for making our visit so special!

22/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Auburn University Rural Partnership Institute’s 2026 Advisory Board Meeting!
From team updates and graduate student poster presentations to collaborative discussions about strengthening communities across the state, the day highlighted the innovation, partnerships, and people driving AURPI’s work forward. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn from one another, and continue shaping solutions that support Alabama’s rural communities.

12/05/2026

Understanding wellbeing across Alabama starts with listening to the people who call it home.

The latest findings from AURPI's Social Science Team and the "Our State, Our Lives: Alabama Wellbeing Survey" highlight how financial strain differs across rural, urban, and suburban communities, with many Alabamians struggling to keep up with household bills.

The report explores how factors like income, age, education, caregiving responsibilities, and geography shape financial wellbeing across the state, helping provide a clearer picture of the challenges facing Alabama communities today. Click here to read the full report. https://bit.ly/4cZwFSf

Rising costs of living continue to be a burden for households across Alabama.

07/05/2026

Drones are quickly changing the world of Alabama agriculture 🌾🌽🍅
Did you know UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) can be used to:
• detect storm or pest damage in crops
• estimate yield and monitor erosion
• apply fertilizer and pesticides
• track livestock movement
• and more!
At our Ag Tech Workshop, we introduce mechatronics students to the UAVs most commonly used in agriculture, helping shape the next generation of tech-savvy ag professionals.

28/04/2026

On April 17, AURPI hosted an Agricultural Technology Workshop at The University of West Alabama. Throughout the day, students learned about job opportunities in the poultry and forestry industries and how mechatronics and engineering technology play a role in both. By checking out forestry simulators, GPS-guided tractors, and drone technology, students got a close up view of how equipment and innovation are being used in agriculture today.
Thank you to UWA for hosting us and to all the students who spent the day learning with AURPI! We had an amazing time connecting over the different industries that help Rural Alabama thrive.

14/04/2026

Did you know AURPI hosts an Agricultural Technology Certificate Program, where students gain awareness of career opportunities within the poultry, forestry, and agricultural industries available in rural Alabama?
We have our first Ag Tech workshop of 2026 THIS week! Be on the lookout for a recap, but until then, enjoy these photos from our 2025 workshop with Southern Union State Community College. 🚜🌳🐥

07/04/2026

What does cybersecurity have to do with rural Alabama? A lot more than you might think. Our AURPI Cybersecurity team digs deep to find weaknesses before the hackers do - identifying exposed vulnerabilities and information use to target and gain initial access into systems. Then we give companies the tools to strengthen their defenses, so farms, critical infrastructure, and rural industry networks stay safe and running. 💧🔌⚡️

30/03/2026

Here's your sign to take a scrolling break and remember why it's called "Alabama the Beautiful." 📸
At AURPI, we are dedicated to supporting the rural industries that help make this state so picturesque.

19/03/2026

Poultry powers rural Alabama!🐔
Today on National Poultry Day, AURPI is proud to support Alabama’s poultry industry through research, technology, and innovation - helping rural communities grow stronger every day. Thank you to all the farmers and innovators who work to keep this vital industry strong!

04/03/2026

AURPI is incredibly proud of our Social Science Subteam for being nominated for the Team Award at the annual Agriculture Employee Awards. Congrats for this nomination, which recognizes a group that has made significant accomplishments and has had a positive impact on the college of Ag! 👏

19/02/2026

Innovation. Productivity. Collaboration.
Supporting poultry and forestry through various technological advancements is at the core of our mission to strengthen rural Alabama.