Do you know what the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service does in your county?
Many people are aware of the services Extension provides to the agriculture community in Arkansas, but we also provide expertise in other parts of your life such as nutrition, youth development, and economic development.
In all 75 counties in Arkansas, we have agents, volunteers (such as Master Gardeners and EHC), and resources to help you improve your quality of life.
Education is our mission. Whether in a classroom, field or online, our outreach embraces topics of interest in agriculture and natural resources, youth, families and communities across the whole state. Our educational classes are held online and in person.
Examples include SNAP-ed, pesticide applicator training, tax school, ATV safety, childcare classes and more.
Check out our online courses
Demonstrations are the heart of our outreach – working with producers and the public under real-world conditions. These demos are the proving ground for land grant research and an engine for increased productivity.
An example of a large scale demonstration can be found at our Discovery Farms located in several Arkansas counties where ongoing research and demonstration of best practices are conducted via cooperation with local producers.
Getting access to one of the largest research-based information networks in the state is as close as a stop by your county extension office or catching your agent at the grocery store.
You can contact your county agent to request face-to-face help with information regarding gardening, livestock, food preservation, voter education, and more.
Sometimes a house or farm call is needed to solve those deeper riddles of plant or livestock production. Agent advice can be customized for you on the spot. Both 4-H and agriculture agents are available to visit your land and assist with livestock or property/crop questions.
