AGRICULTURE Hempstead County has 783 farms with an estimated 203,678 acres in agriculture. Ranked 5 in the state in cattle production Hempstead County has a strong background in cow-calf production. The Extension Office works hand in hand with the farming community to offer programs that will fit the needs of producers. Hempstead County Cooperative Extension Service provides information and advise in all areas of agriculture. This includes: Livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses and poultry) Forages and Forage testing Row Crops Turf management Agribusiness Pest Management Forestry Soil Testing Home Gardens To learn more about the agriculture programs contact Agent Terri James or call (870) 777-5771 Photo: 2012 Winter Annual demonstration held at Donald Hampton and Randy Hare farms in the Oakhaven community showing the different winter annuals adapted to this area and estimated production and quality.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Hempstead County's Family and Consumer Sciences program offers practical and reliable research-based information on how to enhance quality of life. Programs are aimed at making life healthier and safer for individuals in the areas of: Food, Nutrition and Food Safety Health Parenting, Marriage and Family Life Family Resource Management Extension Homemakers Clubs with 46 members. Each club meets monthly and shares educational program material and works on community service and leadership projects. Contact Terrie James, County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Sciences- Staff Chair for educational opportunities to make life better for Hempstead County residents.
Hempstead County Master Gardener Projects The Hempstead County Master Gardener volunteer program gives individuals who are interested in gardening the opportunity learn and serve their communities. Projects can include maintaining flower beds at public places like Old Washington State Park and Piper's Garden at the University of Arkansas Community College in Hope. To learn more about our Master Gardener program contact Terrie James, County Extension Agent-Staff Chair, or call 870-777-5771.