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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.
- Plant Health Clinic
  What’s wrong with my plants? The clinic can help.
- Small Fruits & Nuts
  Enjoying the sweet fruits of your labor.
- In the Garden
  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.

Cooperative Extension News & Publications
Drew County, Arkansas

Welcome to our Drew County News and Publications page! Below you will find local newsletters, news stories, and/or links to other relevant publications. Please contact our county Extension office at 870-460-6270 for additional information. For accessible versions of PDF files, please contact Steve Kelley, Drew county Staff Chair.

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Drew County Beef Newsletter

Below is the link to our very first quarterly Beef Newsletter. It is our hope that you find the material informative and helpful. If you would like to receive a personal copy of this document or need more information, please contact our office at 870-460-6270 or email Steve Kelley.

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Drew County 4-H Citizenship/Leadership Project Newsletter

The Drew County 4-H Citizenship/Leadership Committee recently toured the Drew County Courthouse to acquire information from every elected official’s office for their Citizenship project. They will conduct their leadership skills by studying this information and teaching it at the local schools and Boys & Girls Club in a smaller-like setting. The 4-H Citizenship/Leadership Booth won 2^nd place at the Drew County Fair. We are proud of all our Drew County 4-Hers!

Photo: Drew County 4-H'ers sitting on the steps of the Drew County Courthouse