COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

U of A Division of Agriculture


 

garland@uaex.edu

The Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas, helps people improve their lives through educational process and research based knowledge focused on issues and needs.

There are three main areas of research based information. They are Agriculture/Natural Resource, Family and Consumer Sciences and Youth Development.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All publications and programs are provided at no or minimal cost.

The Garland County Cooperative Extension Service strives to meet the unique needs of our residents. The following are just some of the services and information available through the Extension office.

Agriculture/Natural Resources   Family and Consumer Science   4-H/Youth Development

Agriculture/Natural Resources

Water testing for minerals and pH levels

Soil testing and fertilizer recommendations

Plant insect and disease diagnosis and recommendations

Publications and consultations for:

Vegetable gardening

Ornamentals, establishment, pruning, maintenance

Tree and small fruit production

Farm resource management

Livestock and pasture management

Pesticide applicator training - private producers restricted use license

Forage analysis

Calculate least cost ration for livestock

Master Gardener Volunteer Program - Educational projects

Educational workshops and seminars

Grazing schools

Bull soundness

Cow heard performance

Building structures and plans

timber management

Family and Consumer Science

Money 2000 and Beyond

Serve-Safe (training for restaurant managers)

Child Care Provider Training (for day care provider)

Senior Fun and Fitness Fair

Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair

Master Upholstery Volunteer Program

Upholstery Classes - Youth and Adult

Furniture Refinishing Classes

Weekly News Column

4-H/Youth Development

Community and Project Clubs, Teen Leaders

38 4-H project areas

Hands and Learning experience

Leadership skills

Fun/Recreational activities

Sportsmanship in competition

Team work

Life skills

Community service

Achievement awards

Scholarships

School Programs

Character Counts - discuss fairness, caring, responsibility, respect, citizenship, and trustworthiness

Talking with T.J. - teamwork services and conflict resolution services

Kids and Cash - money and scarcity of resources

Egg incubators - embryology

High School financial program