Extension agents and specialists have worked to improve the lives of Arkansans for
over 100 years! We are part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and are
located in all 75 counties. Read more about our history serving Arkansans.
What does the Arkansas Extension Service do?
Our county agents take the researched recommendations from our specialists and give
you practical advice to improve your life. Our mission is tostrengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to
the adoption of best practices.
We make the research work for YOU.
We use the results of scientific research—much of it conducted at the University of Arkansas System colleges and our research
stations—to help you improve your lifeand your community.We're basically a go-between between you and the scientists. We take the guesswork out of the research and present the science-based techniques
to you in a way that's helpful in YOUR life.
Our programs include local gardening volunteer projects like the patient rehab garden
at the AR State Hospital.
Extension educational programs touch all segments of our society and address a wide
range of needs in both urban and rural areas.
We answer YOUR questions.
Whether it's a new crop variety, information about keeping your food safe, how to
have a positive influence on kids, or how to develop your small business, we take
what the scientists and experts tell us and use it to share information you can use,
to answer your questionsand to create programs that will make a difference all at a very low cost or free
of charge.
Check out our short video on Youtube to see how our agents work every day to improve the lives of Arkansans.
We are in YOUR county.
We are here to help with a physical office in every one of the 75 Arkansas counties.
We also have extension specialists and support personnel on five university campuses,
at five research and extension centers, six research stations, and two extension centers.
We work in four major educational areas:
4-H and Youth Development cultivates important life skillsin youth that build character and assist them in making appropriate life and career
choices. At-risk youth participate in school retention and enrichment programs. Youth
learn science, math, social skills, and much more, through hands-on projects and activities.
Community, Professional and Economic Development assists communities and regions to improve economic viability and sustainability and
create a better quality of life and place. We help citizens and leaders understand public issues and develop their expertise to address critical challenges facing Arkansas. We provide
education and technical assistance to help entrepreneurs and business compete in an
evolving economy.
We offer food safety classes, continuing education classes for childcare providers,
and we have agents in all counties of the state who offer cooking courses and financial
management resources.
You will find us among Arkansas' 33 million acres of crops, livestock and natural
resources. You will find us in conference centers and public schools, community centers
and courthouses, in the classroom and in the lab. That is why "Arkansas is Our Campus."