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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.
- 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.
- 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.

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

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

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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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