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 the Poinsett County Extension Office at 870-578-4490.
Poinsett County Agriculture Program
Whether you have a large farm or a small home garden, Poinsett County Extension agriculture
agents can assist you with your concerns. We offer a wide variety of educational programs
from crop production to vegetable gardening and lawn care.
To learn more about available research-based information and programs contact the
Poinsett County Extension Office at 870-578-4490 to visit with one of our agriculture
agents.
Photo: Agents work in the field with producers to solve problems.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences, known as FCS, was founded as Home Economics. Today we study and apply the sciences that affect the way we relate with their environment,
whether it's their home, food, or finances. Family & Consumer Sciences conducts practical,
community-based educational programs to individuals, families, & communities in the
areas of 4-H & Youth Development, and Family & Consumer Sciences. The agent works
closely with a broad audience and local volunteers.
Photo: Harrisburg Senior Center nutrition program participants analyze food labels
to determine sugar content of various foods.
Poinsett County 4-H Youth Development
Poinsett County 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas
System, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. Youth members have
the opportunity to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills as they work in
partnership with caring adults. Poinsett County is committed to helping young people
develop skills needed to succeed in life and fully reach their individual potential.
Contact the Poinsett County Extension Office at 870-578-4490 to find a club near you
or learn how you can establish a new club in your community.
Visit Arkansas 4-H to learn more about opportunities available to your family in the 4-H program! To
join register here: Join Arkansas 4-H
There are three 4-H age classifications:
Cloverbud Members: Youth who are 5-8 years old.
Junior Members: Youth who are 9-13 years old.
Senior Members: Youth who are 14-19 years old.
Photo: Poinsett County 4-H Shooting Sports team members and their coach receive awards
at State Range Event.
Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council
The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council (AEHC) is a private, nonprofit, tax exempt (IRS 501(c)(3)) organization representing
the seventy-five member councils in the state. It is controlled by its members, and
regular functions are financed by the contributions of its membership. AEHC serves
its members by providing information and services in accordance with the policies
and recommendations of its Board of Directors.
Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council, partners with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative
Extension Service and with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in providing the non-formal,
research-based education to families throughout Arkansas. EHC has a statewide membership
of more than 3,200 people with more than 320 clubs. Learn more about Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council
Nationally, AEHC is affiliated with the National Volunteer Outreach Network.
Internationally, AEHC is part of the Associated Country Women of the World.
Photo: Members of the Central Community Extension Homemakers Club donate "shot dolls"
to the Harrisburg Health Department.
Explore our website or contact our office to learn how the Cooperative Extension Service
can support your efforts to develop forward-looking leaders, vibrant communities (including local food resources) and a better economic future for businesses large and small.
