EARTH Rural Hub

09/05/2025

A thriving community starts with caring for its youngest. At EARTH, we believe early care and family support are just as vital as agriculture, industry, and education.Strong beginnings lead to stronger futures — for every child, every family, every community.

👉 Learn how EARTH is building a future where families flourish: earthruralhub.com

09/02/2025

Innovation starts with hands-on work. 🌟 At EARTH, we believe rural innovation is built by those who know the land best. From fixing equipment to forging new ideas, it’s this kind of resourcefulness that powers our future. We’re here to support makers, builders, and doers who are shaping what’s next for Alabama.

08/29/2025

It’s more than a name — it’s a set of values rooted in community, innovation, and opportunity. We believe in being Resourceful, Forward-Thinking, Rooted in Place, and Community-Driven.

These values guide every partnership, every project, and every person we serve. 💡

08/25/2025

Big collaborations mean big opportunities. From Innovate Alabama’s $200K grant to Shipshape AgWorks’ 10‑acre vertical farm vision—and boost from Gener8tor and top universities—EARTH is partnering with the best to build rural innovation from the ground up. 🌾🤝

Learn more about each partner’s role at EARTH.

08/22/2025

Big things grow from small beginnings. 🌱 Pulling fresh vegetables is more than a harvest — it’s a win for sustainability, community, and rural innovation.

👉 See how EARTH is growing the future at earthruralhub.com

08/19/2025

Innovation doesn’t just happen in big cities. Right here in rural Alabama, local minds are creating solutions with global impact. 💡 EARTH exists to nurture that spark and amplify these voices.

👉 Learn more at earthruralhub.com

08/18/2025

National recognition for East Alabama’s rural progress! Yahoo! Finance is covering the exciting news of EARTH’s New Markets Tax Credit funding from UB Community Development — a big step toward building strong, sustainable career pathways right here at home. 🤝

Learn more here: bit.ly/4mGey5t

08/16/2025

Why these pillars? 🤝 Because healthcare, agriculture, education, and industry are all connected. EARTH’s comprehensive approach ensures rural communities aren’t left behind — they lead.

Every pillar supports the next. Every piece matters.

08/14/2025

08/14/2025

From Alabama to West Virginia — our impact is making headlines! EARTH’s partnership with UB Community Development is opening new doors for workforce training and rural economic growth. 🌟

See how this investment will help rural communities lead the way in innovation. 📰

Read more here: bit.ly/4ozPzm8

08/13/2025

A major investment in East Alabama’s future! 🌱 The East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub (EARTH) has received New Markets Tax Credit funding from UB Community Development, paving the way for stronger workforce development programs in our rural communities.

Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4mN5Hzj

/PRNewswire/ -- UB Community Development, LLC (UBCD), a community development partner of United Bank, is pleased to have closed on permanent financing with a...

08/13/2025

At EARTH, we don’t just create spaces — we create careers. 🌟

With over 128 workers + jobs on our campus and hundreds more during construction, EARTH is fueling workforce growth in East Alabama. Because opportunity starts with meaningful work.