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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 Crop Irrigation
  Scheduling and methods of irrigation.
  
  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.
  
  Research Locations
  Explore our research locations around the state.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  Garden events and programs
  Schedule these timely events on your gardening calendar.
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

Horticulture Staff Directory

Amanda McWhirt

Amanda McWhirt

Extension Horticulture
Production Specialist
Email: amcwhirt@uaex.edu
Twitter: @fruitveg_uaex
Little Rock State Office

Aaron Cato

Aaron Cato

Extension Horticulture
IPM Specialist
Phone: 479-249-7352
Email: acato@uaex.edu
Twitter: @AaronJCato
Little Rock State Office

Jim Robbins

Jim Robbins

Extension Horticulture
Ornamental Specialist
Phone: 501-671-2237
Email: jrobbins@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

Amanda Philyaw Perez

Amanda Philyaw
Perez

Associate Professor
Extension Specialist
Food Systems and Food Safety
Phone: 501-671-2228
Email: aperez@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

Berni Kurz

Berni Kurz

Extension Educator
Consumer Horticulture
Phone: 501-671-2245
Email: bkurz@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

Julie Treat

Julie Treat

Program Associate
Consumer Horticulture
Phone: 501-671-2231
Email: jtreat@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

Lizzy Herrera

Lizzy Herrera

Program Technician
Fruit and Vegetable Production
Phone: 501-671-2243
Email: lherrera@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

Andrew Gibbons

Andrew Gibbons

Program Associate
Horticulture IPM
Phone: 501-671-2201
Email: agibbons@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

Angela Gardner

Angela Gardner

Program Associate
Food Systems and Food Safety
Phone: 501-671-2180
Email: agardner@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

Julia Fryer

Julia Fryer

Program Associate
Food Systems and Food Safety
Phone: 501-671-2181
Email: jfryer@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

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