Associate Vice President for Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development

Dr. Martha Ray Sartor
Associate Vice President for Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development

The Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development Departments are an integral part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The two departments are a vital link connecting the resources of the university to citizens in all 75 counties across the Natural State. Strong families, youth, and communities are important to a prosperous and productive society.

The Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development faculty work with Extension agents, program assistants and volunteers to address important issues facing Arkansans.  The Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development Departments provide statewide leadership for programs addressing critical issues related to families, youth and communities. Our programs are science-based, relevant and add public value.

We deliver educational programs that meet the expressed needs of Arkansans.

Family and Consumer Sciences Program Areas:

• Nutrition, Food Safety and Food Preservation 
• Marriage Parenting and Family Life 
• Health and Aging 
• Family Consumer Economics

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4-H Youth Development Priority Programs:

• 4-H Science 
• Healthy Living 
• Citizenship and Leadership

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