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Arkansas Is Our Campus:
The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas'
Division of Agriculture. With offices in all 75 counties, our faculty and
staff provide educational programs and research-based information to the
people of Arkansas. From agricultural programs to family financial
management to youth education, we offer educational programs that have
immediate and practical applications.
Our classrooms are found in open fields or on the tailgate of a pickup. You
will find us among Arkansas' 33 million acres of crops, livestock and
natural resources. You will find us in conference centers and public
schools, community centers and courthouses, in the classroom and in the lab.
That is why "Arkansas is Our Campus".
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Agriculture / Horticulture.
This program educates commercial farmers, small ranchers, small fruit and
vegetable producers. Services regarding: soil analysis; plant disease,
insect and weed I.D., diagnosis and control recommendations are free.
Poultry litter, animal manure and hay analysis are handled on a fee
basis. Master Gardener enrollment and training conducted annually.
Training for agriculture pesticide license certification conducted
annually.
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4-H Youth Development Program.
Through 4-H programs, kids learn skills for life. They help others in their
community, and they travel to new places. Oh, and sometimes they even
make new friends and have fun along the way!
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Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council. This
program empowers individuals and families to improve their quality of
living through continuing education, leadership development, and
community service. Members learn about food nutrition, food safety, food
preparation and the new program Food Safe.
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The Best Care. Receive up to 10 hours of
free verified child care provider training through participation in The
Best Care training held at locations throughout the county.
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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
The EFNEP helps youth and families with limited
incomes to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that
enable them to maintain nutritionally sound diets, enhance personal
development, and improve the total family diet and nutritional well
being. Participants learn about food safety, preparation, and shopping
within a budget.
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Storm Water Education. This program focuses
on a few control measures identified under the federal Clean Water Act:
Public Education and Outreach, Public Participation and Involvement, and
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping.
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