Skip to content, Accesskey F: Farm & Ranch, Accesskey Y: Yard & Garden, Accesskey B: Business & Communities, Accesskey E: Environment & Nature,Accesskey H: Health & Living, Accesskey 4: 4H & Youth

Farm & Ranch
- Integrated Pest Management
  Pick up know-how for tackling diseases, pests and weeds.
- Economics and Marketing
  Navigate shifting markets, risks and policies.
- Animals and Forages
  Find tactics for healthy livestock and sound forages.
- Crops and Commercial Horticulture
  See up-to-the-minute production techniques for better yields and profits.
- Technology in Agriculture
  Use virtual and real tools to improve critical calculations for farms and ranches.
- Innovative Programs
  Explore agriculture's many facets, including tourism, aquaculture, diagnostics and energy conservation.
- Biosecurity Best Practices
  Keep our food, fiber and fuel supplies safe from disaster.
- Farm and Ranch Resource Library
  Learn to ID forages and more.
Yard & Garden
- Master Gardener Program
  Gaining garden smarts and sharing skills.
- Home Landscaping
  Creating beauty in and around the home.
- Lawns and Turf
  Grow. Mow. Nurture. Repeat.
- Vegetable Gardening
  Coaxing the best produce from asparagus to zucchini.
- Small Fruits & Nuts
  Enjoying the sweet fruits of your labor.
- In the Garden Blog
  Gardening wisdom by Janet Carson.
- Youth and Gardening
  Growing together from youth to maturity.
- Yard and Garden Resource Library
  Find our plant databases and more.
Business & Communities
- Leadership
  Equipping individuals to lead organizations, communities, and regions.
- Strategic Planning
  Guiding communities and regions toward vibrant and sustainable futures.
- Business & Entrepreneurship
  Guiding entrepreneurs from concept to profit.
- APAC & Government Contracting
  Expanding your business by learning the language of government contracting.
- Economic Development
  Find trends, opportunities and impacts.
- Voter Education
  Providing unbiased information to enable educated votes on critical issues.
- Public Policy Center
  Understanding that knowledge is power.
- Local Government
  Research-based connection to government and policy issues.
- Local Foods
  Support Arkansas local food initiatives
- Food Industry
  The science and business of food
Environment & Nature
- Disaster Preparedness
  Preparing for and recovering from disasters.
- Professional Education Opportunities
  Licensing for forestry and wildlife professionals.
- Water Quality and Conservation
  Preserving water quality and quantity.
- Air Quality and Standards
  Cleaner air for healthier living.
- Forestry Management
  Managing a complex forest ecosystem.
- Wildlife Resources
  Learn to manage wildlife on your land.
- Soil Education and Testing
  Soil quality and its use here in Arkansas.
- Invasive Species
  Learn to ID unwanted plant and animal visitors.
Health & Living
- Food & Nutrition
  Eating right and staying healthy.
- Food Safety
  Ensuring safe meals.
- Health
  Taking charge of your well-being
- Personal Finance
  Making the most of your money.
- Personal & Family Well-Being
  Making sound choices for families and ourselves.
- Child Care Providers
  Nurturing our future.
- Aging
  Understanding aging and its effects.
- Extension Homemakers
  Giving back to the community.
- Emergency Preparedness
  Managing safely when disaster strikes
4-H & Youth
- About 4-H
  Getting the 411 on 4-H.
- Get Involved
  Your head, heart, hands & health: Bring it. Bring it all.
- Activities & Programs
  No one sits around here.
- 4-H & Youth Resource Library
  What else do you need to know? Check it out.

About AACES

AACES members are involved in a variety of activities throughout the year.

Beans, Brains and Things

Ergonomic Gardening Tools

Professional Development

“Beans, Brains & Things” is a series of lunchtime training opportunities that address both professional and quality of life issues for AACES members. The professional development seminars and "pot-luck" lunch are free to members. Non-members can also attend for a minimal charge at the door. Topics are selected through a survey of AACES members.

Community Service

ACCESS members give back to their community through a wide variety of service projects. Previous projects include blood drives, fundraisers and food drives for hunger relief organizations and recycling programs for old cell phones and eyeglasses. The American Red Cross, Arkansas Rice Depot, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Lions Club International are a few of the organizations who have benefited from AACES’ efforts.

Valentine Bake Sale

State Office Employees enjoying Valentine's Day

Networking through AACES

In addition to professional development and meetings, AACES hosts several fun social events throughout the year that provide a great way to get to know your coworkers! Mingle with other specialists at the annual Halloween party or an AACESS after work happy hour. Enjoy delicious treats from the Valentine bake sale and Easter egg hunt.

AACES Scholarships

Each year AACES sponsors an Arkansas 4-H member's trip to 4-H National Congress. National Congress, held in Atlanta, Georgia, provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they participate in educational workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership and team development.

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AACES Annual Meeting

AACES Annual Meeting

AACES Annual Meetings are held in January to discuss and plan the coming year.

Resolutions

Resolutions.— a statement, recommendation or request regarding a particular issue — are submitted each year to Administration by professional associations for consideration. AACES resolutions are suggested and voted on by the membership at the annual meeting.

See what AACES has been doing. Check out our flickr page