Extension Educational Programs & Services
Desha County, Arkansas

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.

 

FLOOD RECOVERY INFORMATION

General Flood Information:

• • Disaster Preparation
  • Red Cross Tip Sheet on Returning Home after Flood

Food Safety

• • Safe Food after Flooding (Video)
    
  • Keep Food and Water Safe during Power Outages and Floods
  • Planning for Food after a Disaster

Financial Issues

• • Managing Financial Losses from a Natural Disaster
  • Replacing Valuable Papers
  • How to Save Pictures/Family Papers that are wet (US National Archives)

Other Flood Links of Interest

• • Floods Impact on Forests and Trees
  • Managing Stress
  • CDC Disaster Information
  • FEMA Information

Desha County Family & Consumer Sciences

Desha County has an Adult Obesity of 38% vs. the national average of 25%. Physical inactivity is 33% vs. the national average of 21%. In addition, fewer than 25% of adults and 5.2 % of adolescents consume the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables. Contact Heather Reed, FCS Agent, (870-222-3972) at the Desha County office for more information about the following programs.

• Best Care
• Best Care Connected
• Guiding Children Successfully
• Arthritis Intervention Activities
• Heart Health
• Be Med Wise
• Acknowledging Aging
• Financial Smart Start for Newlyweds
• See the World Through My Eyes
• Medicine Ball
• Expanded Food and Nutrition
• Eating Better Today
• Canning/Preserving Classes and Information
• Nutrition information as it relates to chronic disease prevention

Video:  Extension provides fun ways to get fit with weekly exercise classes at the FUMC in McGehee

Desha County Agriculture

Agriculture is a vital part of Desha County. The County Extension office provides a wide variety of services and educational programs to assist with area farmers and homeowners. Contact Chuck Capps (870-222-3972) for more information or any questions about the following programs or services:

• Soil testing
• Water testing
• Manure analysis
• Plant disease diagnosis
• Plant identification
• Sprayer calibration
• Fruit production
• Weed and brush control
• DD50 program for rice
• Vegetable garden and lawn
• Pesticide training
• Horticultural maintenance and concerns
• Diagnosing row-crop problems
• Crop production recommendations

Photo:Soybeans are grown on an average of 130,000 acres per year in Desha County, representing the largest acreage of any crop grown in the county.

Desha County 4-H

Although there are several ways to be involved with our youth, 4H clubs offer the most fun and excitement. 4H clubs are made up of adult volunteers working with a group of young people who want to learn new things, meet new people and have a good time along the way!  Contact Hope Bragg (870-222-3972) for more information or any questions about the following programs or services:

• Science and Technology
• Health food and nutrition
• Citizenship and leadership
• Community service
• ATV Safety
• Photography
• Afterschool programs
• Gardening

Photo:  4-H gets their hands dirty as they help archeologists.