Farm & Ranch
- Farm & Ranch
  
  Insects & Plant Disease
  Pick up know-how for tackling diseases, pests and weeds.
  
  Ag Economics & Marketing
  Farm bill, farm marketing, agribusiness webinars, & farm policy.
  
  Animals & Forages
  Find tactics for healthy livestock and sound forages.
  
  Row Crops
  Commercial row crop production in Arkansas.
  
  Weed Management
  Agriculture weed management resources.
  
  Technology in Agriculture
  Use virtual and real tools to improve critical calculations for farms and ranches.
  
  Farm & Ranch Resource Library
  Learn to ID forages and more.
  
  Agritourism, Aquaculture, & Farm Safety
  Our programs include aquaculture, diagnostics, and energy conservation.
  
  Biosecurity Best Practices
  Keep our food, fiber and fuel supplies safe from disaster.
  
  Pesticide Training & Licensing
  Private, Commercial & Non-commercial training and education.
  
  Commercial Horticulture
  Specialty crops including turfgrass, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals.
Yard & Garden
- 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
- 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.
  
  PTAC & 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
  
  2020 Census
  Learn why it matters.
Environment & Nature
- 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.
Life Skills & Wellness
- Life Skills & Wellness
  
  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
- 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 camp opportunities.
  
  Arkansas Outdoor School
  Hands-on activities in an outdoor setting.
Division of Agriculture
Agricultural Experiment Station

Arkansas PTAC

Contact

Office:
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
2301 S. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204

Phone: 501-671-2390
Fax: 501-671-2394
Email: PTAC@uaex.edu

Satellite Office:
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
One College Drive
SCGBD Rm. 1022A
Bentonville, AR 72712

Phone: 501-650-6180

Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Helping businesses find and compete for government contracts.

The Arkansas PTAC is part of a nationwide network of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) working to help small businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace.

The Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center's mission is to assist Arkansas small businesses to succeed in obtaining government contracts. These contracts stimulate the growth of Arkansas' economy. For over 25 years Arkansas PTAC has assisted Arkansas businesses.

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Getting Started

Learn about government certifications, registrations and verifications as well as how to search opportunities.

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Services

The Arkansas PTAC provides assistance in many different ways, including one on one counseling and group trainings.

Resources

Frequently requested resources for government contracting in Arkansas.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions answered in one spot.

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PTAC Trainings

Free online trainings with Govology as well as a list of our upcoming in-person PTAC trainings across the state.

News

Stay connected to what is happening in government contracting and other news.

Staff

AR PTAC has over 50 years of combined experience in government procurement.

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About PTAC

The Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center provides government contracting technical assistance to Arkansas small businesses.

Proud to be a member of Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers image APTAC (Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers) is the professional organization of and for DLA-funded Procurement Technical Assistance Programs (PTACs). APTAC supports PTACs by providing them important information, professional networking, comprehensive training opportunities and a voice in national government contracting assistance and policy arenas.

This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.

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