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.
Commercial Row Crop Agriculture
Row Crop Agriculture is the primary form of agriculture in Phillips County. Each year
Result Demonstrations are conducted within various crops (Cotton, Rice, Soybeans,
Corn, Grain Sorghum, & Wheat grown in the county.
For production information on either of the crops listed or other crops produced in
the county you can contact: Shawn Payne for more information.
Commercial Pecan Production
Though, not a major crop in Phillips County, pecans are still a viable crop. The Phillips
County Extension Service provides many services and educational programs for pecan
producers. Contact the Phillips County Extension Service for more information about
the following programs and services.
Services Available:
- Soil Testing
- Disease Diagnosis
- Insect Identification
- Plant Identification
- IPM Practices
Educational Programs Available:
- Pesticide Training
- Pecan Production
Other Home Horticulture Services Available:
- Master Gardener Training
- Vegetable Production
- Plant Identification
- Insect Identification
- Lawn Maintenance
- Plant Disease Diagnosis
- Soil Testing
- Horticulture Maintenance Concerns
- Fruit Production
Community and Economic Development
Phillips County Extension personnel work with businesses, local organizations, community
leaders, and government officials for the growth of Phillips County residents and
economy. Extension programs such as LeadAR help to grow tomorrow's community leaders
while other programs such as Rural Profile and Policy Development help bring government
services to Phillips County. Arkansas Procurement Center helps local business bid
on and receive government contracts. Extension service programs help establish farmers
market and educate on Policy development and Ballots issues.
Phillips County Master Gardener Program
Phillips County Master Gardeners are working at conducting and maintaining various
beautification projects, giving talks to groups interested in horticulture, assisting
in teaching and planning future Master Gardeners classes. For more information you
can go to our Master Gardener's web page to learn more about the program. Want to Be a Master Gardener? If you interested
in becoming a Master Gardener, please contact the Phillips County Extension Service.
Phillips County Family & Consumer Science Program
Hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes are all nutrition related diseases
and prevalent in Phillips County. The following programs are offered to help address
these issues:
- U of Ark Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- UAPB Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Rite-Bite Diabetes Education and Cooking Schools
- Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking Schools
- Mediterranean Diet Cooking Schools
- ReShape Yourself
Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP)
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a program of the Cooperative
Extension Service of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Extension
and Research. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cooperative
Extension Service fund the program.
Our Mission
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is to empower individuals,
families, and youth with limited resources acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and
behavior changes necessary to maintain nutritionally sound diets and enhance personal
development.
Who We Help
EFNEP adults focus on educational programs to enhance the quality of the families'
diet. The adults are taught in small groups or individually by EFNEP assistants trained
by Extension educators. The majority of participants complete the EFNEP curriculum
in less than 8 sessions. The EFNEP youth program focuses on providing food and nutrition
education to contribute to personal development of youth from families with low income.
The youth are taught in summer or year-round enrichment programs conducted by EFNEP
assistants and volunteers.
Phillips County 4-H
Phillips County 4-H is the gateway to positive youth development. There's so much
to do and 'learn while doing' in the Phillips County 4-H Program. Youth pledge their
HEAD, HEART, HANDS, and HEALTH for the betterment of themselves and their community.
Through a variety of projects ranging from fashion to veterinary science, youth learn
life skills that benefit them in their home and future work lives. They often practice
these skills in club meetings, camps, and community service projects. The overall
4-H experience helps to mold young individuals into healthy citizens in all aspects
of life. To join one of the Phillips County 4-H Clubs, contact the Phillips County
Extension Office today!
Did you know that Crop burning is an efficient and economical control method for insects
and weed seeds? If you do a prescribed burn please follow the 2018 guidelines.
