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Farm & Ranch
- Insects, weeds, and plant disease
  Pick up know-how for tackling diseases, pests and weeds.
- Ag Economics and Marketing
  Farm bill, farm marketing, agribusiness webinars, & farm policy.
- Animals and Forages
  Find tactics for healthy livestock and sound forages.
- Crops and Commercial Horticulture
  Commercial row crop and fruit production resources.
- Technology in Agriculture
  Use virtual and real tools to improve critical calculations for farms and ranches.
- Agritourism, Aquaculture, & Farm Safety
  Our programs include aquaculture, diagnostics, beekeeping, 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
  Maintenance calendar, and best practices.
- Vegetable Gardening
  Coaxing the best produce from asparagus to zucchini.
- Plant Health Clinic
  What’s wrong with my plants? The clinic can help.
- Plant of the Week
  Featured trees, vines, shrubs and flowers.
- Ask the Pest Crew
  Ask our experts plant, animal, or insect questions.
- Small Fruits & Nuts
  Enjoying the sweet fruits of your labor.
- In the Garden
  Herbs, native plants, & reference desk QA.
- Youth and Gardening
  Growing together from youth to maturity.
- Plant, tree, & weed databases
  Crapemyrtles, hydrangeas, hort glossary, and weed ID databases.
- Bees & Beekeeping
  Get beekeeping, honey production, and class information.
- Butterfly gardening
  Grow a pollinator-friendly garden.
Business & Communities
- Leadership Development
  Equipping individuals to lead organizations, communities, and regions.
- Strategic Planning for Communities
  Guiding communities and regions toward vibrant and sustainable futures.
- Entrepreneurship and Tax School
  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
  Increase your knowledge of public issues & get involved.
- 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.
- Firewood and Energy
  Firewood & bioenergy resources.
- 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 & Preservation
  Ensuring safe meals.
- Health & Exercise
  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.
- Volunteering
  Volunteer with 4-H
- Teambuilding
  Learn to build a better team.
- Event calendar
  Check out our upcoming events.
- Program areas
  Animals, ATVs, robotics, and more!
- 4-H & Youth Resource Library
  What else do you need to know? Check it out.
- Summer & Day Camps
  Learn about our summer and day camp opportunities.
- Arkansas Outdoor School
  Hands-on activities in an outdoor setting.

Officers, Committees

2018-2019 CHI EPSILON SIGMA OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

Johnny President

Johnnny Woodley

President
LRSO

2301 S. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-671-2250
Email: jwoodley@uaex.edu

Kristen President Elect

Kristen Kiefer

President-Elect
LRSO

2301 South University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-671-2299
Email: kkiefer@uaex.edu

Beverly Brown - Administrative Advisor

Beverly Brown

Administrative Advisor
Dallas County

203 N. Clifton St.
Fordyce, AR 71742
870-352-3505
Email: bbrown@uaex.edu

Sandra

Sandra McGinnis

Past President
Lawrence County

1100 W. Main Street
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
870-886-3741
Email: smcginnis@uaex.edu

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Glenda Sutherlin

Secretary
Union County

307 American Road, Suite 101
El Dorado, AR 71730
870-864-1916
Email: gsutherlin@uaex.edu

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Cecilia Harberson

Treasurer-Membership Chairman
Howard County

421 N. Main
Nashville, AR 71852
870-845-7517
Email: charberson@uaex.edu

Verna Waddell - Annalist

Diane Cunningham

Annalist
Monroe County

609 Madison Street
Clarendon, AR 72029
870-747-3397
Email: dcunningham@uaex.edu

DISTRICT DIRECTORS

Delta District......Burnita Hearne, Crittenden County

Ouachita District........Dana Stringfellow, Sevier County

Ozark District...........Rose Dearin, Baxter County

LRSO........................Abby Hilton, Little Rock State Office

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Activities Committee Chair: Beverly Brown
Cindy Whiteside, Lincoln County-Delta District
Nytalya Salter, LRSO
Joyce Mendenhall, Ozark District
Renee Hunthrop, Ouachita District

Recognition & Awards Committee Chair: Cecilia Harberson
Laura Rooney, Lonoke County, Delta District
Christa Littlefield, Ozark District
Lisa Barnes, LRSO
Gay Flaherty, Ouachita District

Nominating and By-Laws Chair: Kristen Kiefer
Louise Williams, Mississippi County, Delta District
Tammy Tenison, Ozark District
Lisa Barnes, LRSO
Kelly Thomason, Ouachita District

Scholarship & Professional Improvement Chair: Sandra McGinnis
Amanda Lingo, Lonoke County, Delta District
Robbie Rye, Ozark District
Patricia Johnson, LRSO
Robin Hollis, Ouachita District

Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs: Ginger Ellison, Donna Crumpler & June Moody
Judy Belle, Woodruff County, Delta District
Debra Schneider, Ozark District
JoAnn Fish & Kristen Kiefer, LRSO

Chi Epsilon Sigma - Beta Chapter Constitution and By Laws