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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.
- Weed Management
  Agriculture weed management resources.
- Commercial Horticulture
  Specialty crops including turfgrass, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals.
- 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, and energy conservation.
- Biosecurity Best Practices
  Keep our food, fiber and fuel supplies safe from disaster.
- Farm & Ranch Resource Library
  Learn to ID forages and more.
- Pesticide Training & Licensing
  Commercial & Non-commercial training and education.
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.
- 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
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.

Arkansas Fruit, Vegetable and Nut Update Blog Contact

Dr. Amanda McWhirt Extension Horticulture Production Specialist Phone: 501-671-2229 Email: amcwhirt@uaex.edu

Dr. Aaron Cato Extension Horticulture IPM Specialist Phone: 479-249-7352 Email: acato@uaex.edu Twitter: @AaronJCato

Office: University of Arkansas Dept. of Horticulture 310 Plant Sciences Building Fayetteville, AR 72701

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Arkansas Fruit, Vegetable, and Nut Update

Dr. Amanda McWhirt and Dr. Aaron Cato are Extension Horticulture specialists who post timely content for Arkansas producers. Find information on anything from pest management to best practices for growing seasonal crops in Arkansas.

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