The Cooperative Extension Service offers a host of educational programs and services.
If you do not see what you are looking for below, please contact our county Extension
Office for assistance.
Bradley County Agricultural Services
The Bradley County Extension Service provides a wide variety of agricultural educational
opportunities and services for commercial producers and homeowners.
Agricultural Services Available:
- Plant Identification
- Plant Disease Diagnosis
- Soil Testing
- Forage Testing
- Manure Testing
- Water Testing
- On-Farm Brucellosis Vaccination
- Pesticide Sprayer Calibration
- Pest Control Recommendations
Educational Programs Available
- Beef and Forage Production
- Pesticide Applicator Training
- Soil Fertility
- Vegetable Production
- Fruit Production
- Small Fruit Production
- Lawn and Landscape Maintenance
Contact John Gavin Bradley County Agriculture agent.
Photo: Bradley County agriculture meeting.
Bradley County Family & Consumer Sciences
The Bradley County Family and Consumer Sciences Program strives to meet the needs
of the community by providing a wide variety of programming.
- Reshape Yourself
- Strong Women
- Bankruptcy and Other General Financial Management Programs
- The Marriage Garden
- The Parenting Journey
- Managing Stress
- The Personal Journey
- Getting Your Hearts Right
- Walk Across Arkansas
- Couponing
- Food Preservation
- The Best Care
- Snap Ed
Contact Penny Waits Vance for more information.
Photo: Bradley County food preservation booth.
Bradley County Extension Homemakers
The Bradley County Extension Homemakers are a growing part of the Extension Service
in the county. We are always looking for innovative ways to improve the programming
efforts, as well as adding membership to the program.
Individual Club Participation:
- Quilter’s, Scrapper’s Ten, Friendship Community and Banks Community
- All Tomato Luncheon
- Holiday Foods
- County Fair
- Community Service Projects
- Monthly Educational Programs
If you are interested in becoming a part, contact Penny Waits Vance.
Photo: Bradley County turban and pillow workshop.
Bradley County 4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth organization in the world that provides opportunities for
youth to develop their leadership skills. It also provides many opportunities for
involvement in club activities, community service projects, and local fund raising.
The Bradley County program is actively engaged in the following activities:
- Great Outdoor Youth Day
- Poultry Chain
- Moro Bay Conservation Day
- Educational Tours
- Summer Workshops
- Premium Sale
- County Fair
- Competitive Events
- Monthly Club Meetings
- Community Service Projects
- Fund Raising
- State and National Camps
- Teen Leader Program
- Shooting Sports
To become a leader or involve your children, contact Penny Waits Vance or John Gavin.
Photo: Bradley County Relay for Life.
Bradley County Community & Economic Development
The Bradley County Extension Service assists local government officials, business,
community leaders, and organizations to improve their economic well being and the
quality of life of Bradley County residents.
Community and Economic Development program areas:
Business - provide education and technical assistance to strengthen Arkansas businesses.
Community - assist Arkansas communities and regions in building local capacity to
improve their social and economic well-being and create vibrant and resilient communities.
Leadership - help identify and train active and effective youth and adult leaders
for community, county and statewide leadership roles.
Public Policy - provide timely, credible, unbiased and research-based information
and education about public issues.
Contact John Gavin, Bradley County Agriculture agent.
Photo: Bradley County ballot issues factsheet.
