Workshops
TransformAR workshops offer opportunities for learning technical topics related to agriculture, livestock, and food science in theory and practical, hands-on components.
October
October 15, 2026: TransformAR Sheep and Goat Production Workshop with USDA Seminar
When: October 15, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Boone County, 110 W. Industrial Park Rd. Harrison, AR 72601
Cost: Free
Topics:
- Nutrition
- Healthcare
- Marketing
Speakers:
Dan Quadros is an Assistant Professor, Small Ruminant Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. He received his B.S. in agronomy from Southwest Bahia State University, and M.Sc. and PhD degrees in animal science from Sao Paulo State University, Brazil. Later, he completed another master’s degree in sustainability from Penn State University. Additionally, he spent six years as a research scholar and post-doctoral research associate at the University of Florida and Texas A&M AgriLife Research, respectively. Before joining the University of Arkansas, he was a Professor at Bahia State University in Brazil for 15+ years. His work has explored many facets of livestock production, including pastures, nutrition, genetics, health, milk and meat quality. At the University of Arkansas, Dr. Quadros has worked on applied research and education to increase the efficiency and profitability of sheep & goat production, improve milk and meat quality, and expand markets for their products.
October 27, 2026: TransformAR Small Ruminants Workshop with USDA Seminar
When: October 27, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Howard County Extension Homemaker's Educational Center located at 425 N. 2nd St,
Nashville, AR
Cost: Free
Topics covering dairy goats & hair sheep:
- Nutrition
- Parasites
- Reproductive Management
Speaker:
Dan Quadros is an Assistant Professor, Small Ruminant Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
November
November 3, 2026: TransformAR Livestock Workshop with USDA Seminar
When: November 3, 5:30-7:30p.m.
Where: Pioneer Village in Cleveland County (200 Yaney Dr., Rison, AR 71665)
Cost: Free
Topics:
- Livestock Production
- Estrus Synchronization
- Artificial Insemination
- Pregnancy Detection
Speakers:
Dan Quadros is an Assistant Professor, Small Ruminant Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
Ramiro Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in Beef Cattle Production with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
November 9, 2026: TransformAR Weed Control Workshop with USDA Seminar
When: November 9, 5-7p.m.
Where: Mulberry Fair Grounds in Crawford County (845 Kirksey Pkwy, Mulberry, AR 72947)
Cost: Free
Topics covering weed control for:
- Row Crops
- Forage
- Horticulture Crops
Speakers
Tom Barber is a Distinguished Professor and Extension Weed Scientist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
Jesse Taylor is a Johnson County Extension Agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
November 12, 2026: TransformAR Horticulture & Plant Disease Sampling Workshop with
USDA Seminar
When: November 12, 5-7p.m.
Where: Pulaski County Extension Office (2901 W. Roosevelt Rd., Little Rock, AR 72204)
Cost: Free
Topics:
- Fall Horticulture Practices
- Soil Sampling
- Plant Disease Sampling
Speakers:
Taylor Klass is an Instructor and Lead Diagnostician for the University of Arkansas Plant Health Clinic
Derek Reed is a Pulaski County Horticulture Extension Agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture