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Farm & Ranch
- Farm & Ranch
  
  Insects & Plant Disease
  Pick up know-how for tackling diseases, pests and weeds.
  
  Ag Economics & Marketing
  Farm bill, farm marketing, agribusiness webinars, & farm policy.
  
  Animals & Forages
  Find tactics for healthy livestock and sound forages.
  
  Row Crop Irrigation
  Scheduling and methods of irrigation.
  
  Row Crops
  Commercial row crop production in Arkansas.
  
  Weed Management
  Agriculture weed management resources.
  
  Technology in Agriculture
  Use virtual and real tools to improve critical calculations for farms and ranches.
  
  Farm & Ranch Resource Library
  Learn to ID forages and more.
  
  Research Locations
  Explore our research locations around the state.
  
  Agent Demonstrations
  Get the latest research results from our county agents.
  
  Agritourism, Aquaculture, & Farm Safety
  Our programs include aquaculture, diagnostics, and energy conservation.
  
  Avian Influenza Biosecurity Best Practices
  Keep your birds safe.
  
  Pesticide Training & Licensing
  Private, Commercial & Non-commercial training and education.
  
  Commercial Horticulture
  Specialty crops including turfgrass, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals.
  
  Education in Agriculture
  Find educational resources and get youth engaged in agriculture.
Yard & Garden
- Yard & Garden
  
  Master Gardener Program
  Gaining garden smarts and sharing skills.
  
  The Arkansas Garden Blog
  Timely tips for the Arkansas home gardener.
  
  Home Landscaping
  Creating beauty in and around the home.
  
  Lawns and Turf
  Maintenance calendar, and best practices.
  
  Vegetable Gardening
  Coaxing the best produce from asparagus to zucchini.
  
  Plant Health Clinic
  What’s wrong with my plants? The clinic can help.
  
  Plant of the Week
  Featured trees, vines, shrubs and flowers.
  
  Ask the Pest Crew
  Ask our experts plant, animal, or insect questions.
  
  Fruits & Nuts
  Enjoying the sweet fruits of your labor.
  
  In the Garden
  Herbs, native plants, & reference desk QA.
  
  Youth and Gardening
  Growing together from youth to maturity.
  
  Plant, Tree, & Weed Databases
  Crapemyrtles, hydrangeas, hort glossary, and weed ID databases.
  
  Bees & Beekeeping
  Get beekeeping, honey production, and class information.
  
  Butterfly Gardening
  Grow a pollinator-friendly garden.
  
  Garden Events and Programs
  Schedule these timely events on your gardening calendar.
Business & Communities
- Business & Communities
  
  Leadership Development
  Equipping individuals to lead organizations, communities, and regions.
  
  Strategic Planning for Communities
  Guiding communities and regions toward vibrant and sustainable futures.
  
  Entrepreneurship and Tax School
  Guiding entrepreneurs from concept to profit.
  
  APEX Accelerator & Government Contracting
  Position your business to compete for government contracts.
  
  Economic Development
  Find trends, opportunities and impacts.
  
  Voter Education
  Providing unbiased information to enable educated votes on critical issues.
  
  Public Policy Center
  Increase your knowledge of public issues & get involved.
  
  Local Government
  Research-based connection to government and policy issues.
  
  Local Foods
  Support Arkansas local food initiatives.
  
  Strengthening AR Communities Blog
  Read about our efforts.
Environment & Nature
- Environment & Nature
  
  Disaster Preparedness
  Preparing for and recovering from disasters.
  
  Professional Education Opportunities
  Licensing for forestry and wildlife professionals.
  
  Water Quality and Conservation
  Preserving water quality and quantity.
  
  Air Quality and Standards
  Cleaner air for healthier living.
  
  Firewood and Energy
  Firewood & bioenergy resources.
  
  Forestry Management
  Managing a complex forest ecosystem.
  
  Musings on Nature Blog
  Read about nature across Arkansas and the U.S.
  
  Wildlife Resources
  Learn to manage wildlife on your land.
  
  Soil Education and Testing
  Soil quality and its use here in Arkansas.
  
  Invasive Species
  Learn to ID unwanted plant and animal visitors.
  
  Ag & Natural Resources Blog
  Timely updates from our specialists.
Life Skills & Wellness
- Life Skills & Wellness
  
  Food & Nutrition
  Eating right and staying healthy.
  
  Food Safety & Preservation
  Ensuring safe meals.
  
  Health & Exercise
  Take charge of your well-being.
  
  AR Home Grown & Homemade
  Cooking with Arkansas foods.
  
  Personal Finance
  Making the most of your money.
  
  Personal & Family Well-Being
  Making sound choices for families and ourselves.
  
  Child Care Providers
  Nurturing our future.
  
  At Home with UAEX Blog
  Get tips for food, fitness, finance, and more!
  
  Aging
  Understanding aging and its effects.
  
  Extension Homemakers
  Giving back to the community.
  
  Emergency Preparedness
  Managing safely when disaster strikes.
  
  Grown-Up U Podcast
  Listen to our latest episode!
4-H & Youth
- 4-H & Youth
  
  About 4-H
  Getting the 411 on 4-H.
  
  Volunteering
  Volunteer with 4-H
  
  Teambuilding
  Learn to build a better team.
  
  Event calendar
  Check out our upcoming events.
  
  Program areas
  Animals, ATVs, robotics, and more!
  
  4-H & Youth Resource Library
  What else do you need to know? Check it out.
  
  Summer & Day Camps
  Learn about our camp opportunities.
  
  Arkansas Outdoor School
  Hands-on activities in an outdoor setting.
Division of Agriculture
Agricultural Experiment Station

Little River County

Address
Little River County
CCCUA Building
1411 N Constitution Ave
Ashdown, AR 71822

Directions to our office

Contact

: Phone: (870) 898-7224
Fax:: (870) 898-4595
: Email: littleriver-ashdown@uada.edu

Office Hours
Monday- Friday 8:00 to 4:30

Staff Directory

Welcome to the Little River County News Page!

We are part of the University of Arkansas System Cooperative Extension Service's statewide network and the U of A System's Division of Agriculture. Our mission is to provide research-based information through non-formal education to help all Arkansans improve their economics well-being and the quality of lives. Whether it's agriculture, 4-H, family and consumer science, or community development, our Little River County office is at your service.

FCS News - Celeste Scarborough, County Extension Agent - FCS, shares news and events regarding Family and Consumer Science in Little River County.

ANR News - See the latest news in Agriculture and Natural Resources from Little River County.

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