Boone County Agriculture Boone County is home to over 1,250 farms making agriculture very important to the economy of our county. Boone is one of the top 5 beef producing counties in the state, with cow-calf operations being most predominant. Fruit and vegetable production are also popular agriculture enterprises in the county. Boone County has an active Master Gardener program that provides an opportunity for individuals interested in gardening to learn and serve their communities. Contact Mike McClintock, Ag agent at the Boone County office for more information about the following programs. Beef Forage Pesticide Training Vegetable Production Fruit Production Weed and Brush Control Programs Cattle Insect Control Pasture Insect Control Master Gardener Training Plant Identification Lawn Maintenance Plant Disease Diagnosis Soil Testing Counseling Horticulture Pruning and Maintenance Photo: Cow/Calf Pair
Community & Economic Development The Extension Community and Economic Development program works to strengthen Arkansas communities, regions, and businesses through research-based education. Priorities include teaching youth and adult entrepreneurs how to take advantage of untapped market opportunities; helping communities and regions build local capacity to create vibrant and resilient communities; identify and train active and effective youth and adult leaders; and provide timely, credible, unbiased and research-based information and education about public issues and increase citizen engagement. Contact Mike McClintock, Staff Chair at the Boone County office for more information about the following topics. Youth Leadership Academy Adult Leadership Programs Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center Ballot Issues Education Program LeadAR (Lead Arkansas) Breakthrough Solutions Program County/Regional Socio-Economic Conditions Photo: Volunteers participate in community planning meeting.
Family & Consumer Sciences In Extension, we believe that healthy families are the cornerstone of healthy communities. Family and Consumer Sciences puts practical, reliable, non-biased, research- based information to work in people's lives, helping families find answers for living well, raising kids, eating right, and spending smart. We are the reliable source of information you can trust. Contact Tamye Lynnette Allen, FCS agent at the Boone County office for more information about the following programs: Food Safety and Food Preservation EducationSmart Nutrition Active People Education program (SNAP Ed.) Basic NutritionAging in Place Extension Get Fit The Parenting Journey Child Care Provider Training Be Medwise Arkansas Healthy homes, Healthy People Financial Management Education Boone County Extension Homemakers Photo: FCS agent, Trudy McManus conducting healthy meal planning program.
4-H Youth Development The Boone County 4-H program provides opportunities for youth to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, form attitudes, and practice behavior that will enable them to become self directing, productive, and contributing members of society. The 4-H program is made available to youth through community 4-H and project clubs, school enrichment programs, and special interest workshops, over night camps, and day camps. 4-H youth are involved in hands on activities from over 80 different project areas. In addition to county activities, 4-H members may also participate in many state, regional, and national camps and workshops. Contact Mike McClintock, Staff Chair or Denyse Hensley, 4-H Program Assistant in the Boone County office for information about the following programs or topics or a 4-H club in your community. County 4-H Camp Regional and State 4-H Horse Show County, District, and State 4-H O-Rama Teen Leader Retreat School Enrichment Programs STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Activities Livestock Workshops and Programs Judging Activities Dairy Recipe and Broiler BBQ Contests Leadership and Teamwork Training Programs Citizenship Washington Focus Teen Leader Conference Equine Camp 4-H Poultry Chain ATV Safety Rider Course Safety Day for area 4th graders Public Speaking Workshop Photo: Boone County 4-H'ers participating in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program.