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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.

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: 501-671-5813
Email: lherrera@uaex.edu
Little Rock State Office

Mike Brown

Mike Brown

Program Technician
Horticulture IPM
Phone: 501-671-2243
Email: mjbrown@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