Welcome to the Lonoke County Office, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
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 Lonoke County office is at your service.
Who We Serve
Lonoke County Courthouse - Photo courtesy Brandonrush - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
We serve the people of Lonoke, Carlisle, Cabot, England, Ward, and other Lonoke County towns by providing free non-biased, research-based advice for farmers and families.
We can help you with 4-H youth development, soil testing, insecticide recommendations, weed id, produce safety, animals and forages, money management, parenting, food safety and preservation, nutrition and so much more!
Beef Production in Arkansas
The average beef cattle herd size is 35 head with 80 percent of the farms having less than 50 head. About 97 percent of the beef cattle farms in Arkansas are family owned and operated.
Beef cattle producers who use our recommended management practices improve their beef cattle efficiency and profits. The Animal Science department uses educational activities including county programs, field days, electronic news articles, beef/forage field days, demonstrations, ration balancing, 300 Day of Grazing Program, and more, to educate Arkansas cattle producers on best practices.
Want to receive livestock or horticulture newsletters from Lonoke County Extension?
Email Kyle Sanders at kfsanders@uada.edu with your preferred mailing address.