Pick up know-how for tackling diseases, pests and weeds.
Farm bill, farm marketing, agribusiness webinars, & farm policy.
Find tactics for healthy livestock and sound forages.
Scheduling and methods of irrigation.
Explore our Extension locations around the state.
Commercial row crop production in Arkansas.
Agriculture weed management resources.
Use virtual and real tools to improve critical calculations for farms and ranches.
Learn to ID forages and more.
Explore our research locations around the state.
Get the latest research results from our county agents.
Our programs include aquaculture, diagnostics, and energy conservation.
Keep our food, fiber and fuel supplies safe from disaster.
Private, Commercial & Non-commercial training and education.
Specialty crops including turfgrass, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals.
Find educational resources and get youth engaged in agriculture.
Gaining garden smarts and sharing skills.
Timely tips for the Arkansas home gardener.
Creating beauty in and around the home.
Maintenance calendar, and best practices.
Coaxing the best produce from asparagus to zucchini.
What’s wrong with my plants? The clinic can help.
Featured trees, vines, shrubs and flowers.
Ask our experts plant, animal, or insect questions.
Enjoying the sweet fruits of your labor.
Herbs, native plants, & reference desk QA.
Growing together from youth to maturity.
Crapemyrtles, hydrangeas, hort glossary, and weed ID databases.
Get beekeeping, honey production, and class information.
Grow a pollinator-friendly garden.
Schedule these timely events on your gardening calendar.
Equipping individuals to lead organizations, communities, and regions.
Guiding communities and regions toward vibrant and sustainable futures.
Guiding entrepreneurs from concept to profit.
Position your business to compete for government contracts.
Find trends, opportunities and impacts.
Providing unbiased information to enable educated votes on critical issues.
Increase your knowledge of public issues & get involved.
Research-based connection to government and policy issues.
Support Arkansas local food initiatives.
Read about our efforts.
Preparing for and recovering from disasters.
Licensing for forestry and wildlife professionals.
Preserving water quality and quantity.
Cleaner air for healthier living.
Firewood & bioenergy resources.
Managing a complex forest ecosystem.
Read about nature across Arkansas and the U.S.
Learn to manage wildlife on your land.
Soil quality and its use here in Arkansas.
Learn to ID unwanted plant and animal visitors.
Timely updates from our specialists.
Eating right and staying healthy.
Ensuring safe meals.
Take charge of your well-being.
Cooking with Arkansas foods.
Making the most of your money.
Making sound choices for families and ourselves.
Nurturing our future.
Get tips for food, fitness, finance, and more!
Understanding aging and its effects.
Giving back to the community.
Managing safely when disaster strikes.
Listen to our latest episode!
The Learning Farm at Daddy Bob's Fruit Farm in Nashville, Arkansas was established in 2012 as a way to connect area and state fruit growers with the latest technology and information on profitable fruit production.
The Learning Farm was born of necessity when Howard County agent Sherry Beaty-Sullivan contacted Dr. Terry Kirkpatrick, Extension Plant Pathologist, about the newly-purchased farm after its present owner had approached Sherry for help. Using the successful model of the row crop verification programs that have been used extensively by Extension on private farms to teach the importance of appropriate technology in maximizing yields and profits of row crops, The Learning Farm's purpose is much the same.
Nikki Ray and her father Paul, of Nashville had recently purchased Daddy Bob's, a commercial farm consisting of 12 acres of blueberries, 12 acres of peaches, 4 acres of muscadines and about 2 acres of blackberries. The farm, originally established about 25 years ago, was purchased by the Rays after the original owner passed away. They came to Extension for information and advice on how to begin the process of restoring productivity and profitability in the existing plantings. The Rays and a steering committee of Division scientists have partnered together to accomplish the following objectives:
Terry KirkpatrickExtension Plant Pathologist
Phone: 870-777-9702Email: kirkpatr@uark.edu
Office:Southwest Research & Extension Center (SWREC)362 Hwy 174 NorthHope, AR 71801
Sherry Beaty-SullivanHoward County Extension Agent - Agriculture
Phone: 870-845-7517Email: sbeaty@uada.edu
Office:Howard County Extension421 N. MainNashville, AR 71852