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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 with Janet Carson
  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.

Van Buren County

Address
1414 Hwy 65 South
Suite 137
Clinton, AR 72031

Directions to our office

Contact

: Phone: (501) 745-7117
Fax:: (501) 745-7116
: Email: vanburen-clinton@uaex.edu

Office Hours
Monday- Friday 8:00 to 4:30

Staff Directory

Cooperative Extension News & Publications
Van Buren County, Arkansas

Welcome to our 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 for additional information.

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Van Buren County Newsletters are provided quarterly to clients. In our newsletters you can find information about Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety, 4-H programs, Extension Homemakers, Master Gardeners, Family Life Skills, & Community Development.

Van Buren County Scoop

Van Buren County, Arkansas Newsletters

November 2018 Newsletter Van Buren County

Family & Consumer Sciences

Check out our articles below on many topics under Family & Consumer Sciences!

EHC
- Coming Soon
EWAP
- Coming Soon

Finances
- Basic Tools for Financial Security
Food Safety
- Coming Soon
Health
- A Note About Your Eyes
Nutrition
- Coming Soon
Recipe Corner
- Strawberry Vinegar
- Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

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Agriculture

Van Buren agriculture producers can find useful information here.

General
- Soil Testing

Van Buren County 4H represented inside clover

4-H Youth Development

Looking for a way to broaden your horizons? Look at 4-H in Van Buren County!

Master Gardener Project

Community & Economic Development

Van Buren county Cooperative Extension Service provides ways to help development the communities within the county.

Resource Articles:
- Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center

Van Buren County, Arkansas - Agriculture, 4-H, One Day of Service, Strong Women & Men, Master Gardener

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