Family and Consumer Science - Raising Kids, Eating Right, Spending Smart, Living Well The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program in Saline County offers instruction in healthy living practices, financial management, family relationships, child care, and community involvement. Contact Kris Boulton , FCS agent at the Saline County office for more information about any of these programs. Photo: Food Preservation & Canning Class Participants Preparing Jars for Canning..
Saline County Agricultural Programs The Agricultural division of the Saline County Extension Service offers a variety of educational and service programs in a variety of areas. For more information on the agriculture educational programs or services contact Nicole Nichols Saline County Office. Photo: Saline County Master Gardener's Flower Bed at the Benton Chamber of Commerce. Livestock and Forage Service Programs Soil Testing Forage Testing Plant ID Plant Disease Diagnosis Forage Fertilization Beef and Dairy Rations Abandoned Pesticide Collection Program Well Water Quality Testing Education Programs Pesticide Applicator Training Cow Herd Improvement Pasture insect control Cattle insect control Weed and brush control program Farm financial management Horticulture Service Programs Soil Testing Plant disease diagnosis/SBR Plant ID Nematode Abandoned pesticide collection program Well water quality testing Fruit and vegetable plant disease diagnosis Fruit and vegetable fertility programs Educational Programs Pesticide Applicator Training Fruit and vegetable cultural practices Insect resistance program Master Gardeners Master Gardeners are volunteers. They are people like you from all walks of life who have an interest in gardening, a willingness to learn and a desire to help others solve their gardening issues. Master Gardeners are trained by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service faculty and must complete 40 hours of basic horticulture training. After training, you are qualified to work under the supervision of the local county Extension Agent as a Master Gardener. You are required to volunteer a minimum of 40 working hours during the first year and 20 working hours during subsequent years to Master Gardener Projects. Beautification Projects: Audubon Park in Bauxite Avilla Community Garden Benton Post Office Bryant Library Alcoa Parkway Crape Myrtle Project Downtown Benton Crape Myrtles and Corners Gann Museum Hospice Center in Bryant Owens-Mooney Park Saline County Courthouse & Gazebo Saline County Fairgrounds Horticultural Building Salvation Army Sevier Street Triangle Tyndall Park Veteran's Memorial Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Contact Nicole Nichols Home owner/Small Farms IPM Service Programs Soil Testing Plant disease diagnosis/SBR Plant ID Well water quality testing Educational Programs Lawns and gardens House pests
Saline County 4-H Youth Development Saline County Extension Service reaches youth ages 5-19 through the 4-H youth development program. 4-H members are involved with projects in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), citizenship, leadership, and healthy lifestyles, as well as a variety of other educational programs and activities. To learn more about becoming a 4-H leader or volunteer, or about 4-H programming, contact the Saline County Extension Office. Photo: Saline County 4-H Salem Superstars working on Building Bird houses Project. 4-H Clubs 4-H Clubs are organized groups of boys and girls who elect officers and are supported by adult volunteer leaders. The 4-H club conducts meetings and activities throughout the year. Club meetings typically include the conducting of some business by the officers, an educational program, and a team building or recreational activity. Clubs frequently include opportunities for leadership and community service/service learning. Community Clubs offer multiple learning experiences and activities. Community clubs meet regularly to conduct a business meeting, address county 4-H requests and community issues, and provide an educational program. Each member can select his or her own project to work on outside of club meetings. Project Clubs offer one project area to work within through multiple learning experiences and activities. These clubs meet regularly, conduct a business meeting, address any county 4-H requests and community issues and then focus on one project that the entire membership experiences together. In a project club, all the members are enrolled in the same project but may be active in different levels based on skill or knowledge. For a complete list of Saline County 4-H Clubs, 4-H Clubs List March 2023 Learn more about Saline County 4-H Arkansas 4-H Learn more about becoming a member of 4-H or a volunteer leader with our Family Guide To ENROLL on Register for 4-H Events, please go to Arkansas Register for 4-H Events 4-H Activities Saline County 4-H offers a variety of activities to give all youth an opportunity to get involved. Below is a list of county, district and state activities available to 4-H members. County: 4-H Cooks Broiler BBQ contest Ross Photography Day Camps Shooting Sports Sewing - Basic and Advanced Cooking O-Rama Illustrated Talks & Demonstration Bicycle Bait Casting BB Gun Fashion Revue Performing Arts Wildlife Crop and Weed Identification County Fair State: Camps Adventure & Challenge Forestry & Wildlife Entrepreneur Camp Equine Camp Junior Camp Cloverbud Camp Learn more about Arkansas 4-H Camps. State Horseshow Trips Kansas City Global High Adventure Citizenship ... Washington Focus National 4-H Conference Leadership Opportunities Camp Leadership Workshop Teen Leader Conference State 4-H Ambassador 4-H Teen Star Arkansas 4-H State Officer 4-H School Enrichment Programs A School Enrichment project is a cooperative effort between a school and the Saline County Cooperative Extension Service. Members participate in an education program planned and coordinated by Extension staff in cooperation with school officials to supplement and compliment the school curriculum. For more information on bringing 4-H into your school or classroom, contact the Saline County Office. Successful 4-H School Enrichment Programs: Salina the Cow & Dairy Choices Birding & Best Nests Let's go on a Hike! Healthy Choices Citizenship Yoga for Kids Many more!!