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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.
  
  Biosecurity Best Practices
  Keep our food, fiber and fuel supplies safe from disaster.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  PTAC & 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

White County

Address
2400 Old Searcy Landing Rd.
Searcy, AR 72143

Directions to our office

Contact

: Phone: (501) 268-5394
Fax:: (501) 279-6247
: Email: white-searcy@uada.edu

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

Staff Directory

Horticulture Education videos

Please check back often to see some of the educational videos offered by White County.

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Horticulture Education videos

A Behind the Scenes Tour of Springfield Botanical Gardens with Kelly McGowan

Cool New Plants with Jim Robbins

Backyard Poultry with Scharidi Barber

Growing Pumpkins in the Home Garden with Berni Kurz

Growing Vegetables in Arkansas with Dr. Amanda McWhirt

Made in the Shade - Shade Gardening with Sherri Sanders

Growing Christmas Trees for Fun, Family, or Profit with Alan Galloway

Harvest the Sky with Rain Barrels with Katie Teague

Vegetable Production in Southwest Florida with Gene McAvoy

Native Plants of Wyoming with Donna Hoffman

Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives with Krista Quinn

Common Problems of Ornamental Trees with Sherrie Smith

Holiday Plants and Winter Chores in the Garden with Janet Carson

It's All Woody to me with Vic Ford

Pollinator Appreciation with Jon Zawislak

Lawn Weed Control with Blair Griffin

My Plants Have Spots: Now What? with Jan Yingling

Soil Fertility in the Vegetable Garden with Brett Gordon

Cool Season Vegetables with Amy Simpson

Common Garden Insects with Hank & Kevin

Nematodes with Terry Kirkpatrick

Pesticide Safety Around the House with Branon Thiesse

Warm Season Vegetables with Terrell Davis

Passionate about Peonies with Ann Wood

Japanese Maples with Ann Wood

Landscape Design 101 with Randy Forst

Elderberries for Fun and Profit with Patrick Byers

Common Sense Gardening: Myths and Realities with Ralph Mitchell

High Tunnel Production with Terry Kirkpatrick

New Releases and Updates from the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program

Shiitake Mushroom Production - with Patrick Byers