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Extension Educational Programs & Services
Clay County, Arkansas

The Cooperative Extension Service offers educational programs and services related to Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, and 4-H and Youth Development. 

Picture of planting Clay County soybean variety plot

Clay County Agriculture Programs

Clay County is a mostly rural county with a diverse amount of agriculture including row crops and livestock.  Agriculture is one of the primary sources of revenue for Clay County. Crops grown in Clay County include corn, cotton, grain sorghum, wheat, rice, and soybeans.  

Row crop acreage is located on both sides of the county with Crowley's Ridge separating eastern and western Clay County. Most of the livestock, forage, and hay crops are grown on Crowley's Ridge.

2024 Row Crop Acreage 

  • Corn —24,711 acres
  • Cotton — 49,850
  • Grain Sorghum — 81
  • Wheat —1507
  • Rice —71,377
  • Soybeans —106,208

Cotton Demonstrations

Feed Grains (Corn, Feed Grains, Wheat) Demonstrations

Rice Demonstrations

Soybean Demonstrations

Photo: Planting Clay County soybean variety plot with local producer, Gary Sheppard.

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Arkansas Pesticide Applicator Training

Clay County producers rely on data from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture for pest management recommendations. Following  Extension recommendations on pest management and pesticide applications can help producers  avoid resistance problems to insecticides, herbicides and fungicides.

2025 Pesticide Applicator Training 

Learn more about Pesticide Training, Education, & Licensing in Arkansas

Need to safely dispose of unwanted pesticides?

The Arkansas Abandoned Pesticide Collection Program is a way for farmers to safely and properly dispose of old and unwanted pesticides.

See the state wide collection schedule.

Helpful Publications

Photo: Clay County Pesticide Disposal

 

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Clay County Family & Consumer Sciences

The Clay County Family & Consumer Sciences program helps families and consumers make informed decisions that enhance quality of life and well-being. We offer educational programs in health and wellness, aging, food and nutrition, economics and family life.

Extension Get Fit

Extension Get Fit is a community-based strength training program for midlife and older Arkansans. It is designed to:

  • Improve strength, balance and flexibility
  • Reduce the risk of falls
  • Help maintain independence
  • Increase energy
  • Help manage your weight
  • Decrease pain
  • Help you feel better!

Learn more about Extension Get Fit. For information about classes in Clay County, contact FCS Agent Christin Holmes at (870) 598-2246 or cholmes@uada.edu

 Clay County Extension Homemakers 100th Anniversary celebration showing cake.

 Clay County Extension Homemaker Clubs 

Extension Homemakers Club provide members with opportunities for lifelong learning, leadership development, and community service.

Clay County has two active clubs:

  • Hamlet's Service EHC in Piggott
  • Boydsville EHC in Boydsville

 For more information about an Extension Homemaker Club in your area, call Clay County FCS agent Christin Holmes at 870-598-2246 or email cholmes@uada.edu.

Photo: Clay Extension Homemakers celebrating 100 years in Arkansas.

 

Clay County youth learning how to use hand held GPS unit

Clay County 4-H 

4-H is the premiere youth leadership development program in Arkansas. Designed for youth ages 5-19, the program offers more than 50 program areas for youth. 4-H Clubs in Clay County are very active groups. They meet monthly and participate in numerous activities  yearly activities including:

Community clubs include:

  • Cougars 4-H Club in Rector
  • Cloverleaf 4-H Club in Corning
  • The Mighty Razorback 4-H Club in Piggott

Project and special interest clubs (more being developed)

  • Teen Leaders
  • Homeschool club
  • Livestock Project club  

Through 4-H there are many projects to explore, such as:

  • Animal science
  • Families
  • Health and Well-Being
  • Plant Science
  • Personal Development
  • Science and Technology

These projects are vast, with many differing topics under each heading. These projects help youth set goals, keep records, and learn to exhibit and communicate about their work.

Some of the activities Clay County 4-H offers include:

  • ATV Safety Riders Course
  • Talent and Fashion Review
  • Poultry Chain
  • Fall Fun Night
  • County, District and State O-Rama competitions
  • Terrific Tuesdays Summer Program
  • Conservation Day Trips
  • Poster/Photography Competitions

For more information about  4-H, call the Clay County Extension Office at 870- 857-6875. Find Clay County 4-H on Facebook or register for a club in your area!

Register for 4-H or 4-H events.

 

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