Miller County
Family and Consumer Science
Families are important to the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension
Service. There are many educational opportunities dedicated to strengthening,
extending resources and improving diet, nutrition and health of Miller County
families. Please feel free to contact us and learn more about the programs and
research based educational resources we have to offer.
While many still think of us as "home demonstration agents" or "home
economists," we have changed with the times. Yes, we still give you solutions to
your food preservation questions, and we can even still test your pressure
canner to assure that it is functioning properly, but we do so much more these
days! From questions on money management to parenting-from teaching Best Care
Child Care Provider Training to improving your diet, nutrition and health-Miller
County Family and Consumer Science has the answers!
Through research based information we can assist you in these areas.
We are still deeply involved with some very valuable volunteers called,
"Extension Homemakers." This isn't the Home Demonstration Clubs of the old days,
no more stuffing mattresses, or picnics under the shade tree. These volunteers
are busy in their communities-visiting with shut-in's; making lap robes and bibs
for local nursing homes; building and maintaining a historical museum;
coordinating community festivals and much more!!! These members are busy!!!
While they are serving their community, they are also helping themselves and
their families by learning about ways to improve their life and then sharing
that information with others.
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