Skip to content, Accesskey F: Farm & Ranch, Accesskey Y: Yard & Garden, Accesskey B: Business & Communities, Accesskey E: Environment & Nature,Accesskey H: Health & Living, Accesskey 4: 4H & Youth

Farm & Ranch
- Insects, weeds, and plant disease
  Pick up know-how for tackling diseases, pests and weeds.
- Economics and Marketing
  Navigate shifting markets, risks and policies.
- Animals and Forages
  Find tactics for healthy livestock and sound forages.
- Crops and Commercial Horticulture
  See up-to-the-minute production techniques for better yields and profits.
- Technology in Agriculture
  Use virtual and real tools to improve critical calculations for farms and ranches.
- Innovative Programs
  Explore agriculture's many facets, including tourism, aquaculture, diagnostics 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
  Grow. Mow. Nurture. Repeat.
- 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.
- Small Fruits & Nuts
  Enjoying the sweet fruits of your labor.
- In the Garden with Janet Carson
  Gardening wisdom by Janet Carson.
- Youth and Gardening
  Growing together from youth to maturity.
- Yard and Garden Resource Library
  Find our plant databases and more.
- Bees & Beekeeping
  Get beekeeping, honey production, and class information.
Business & Communities
- Leadership
  Equipping individuals to lead organizations, communities, and regions.
- Strategic Planning
  Guiding communities and regions toward vibrant and sustainable futures.
- Business & Entrepreneurship
  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
  Understanding that knowledge is power.
- 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
  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.

Arkansas Master Gardener Basic Training

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Basic training classes for the Arkansas Master Gardener Program are held in various counties across the state. A minimum of 40 hours of education is given on subjects including annuals, perennials, vines, trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruits and other horticulture related subjects. Classes are a traditional lecture format with teachers and speakers from different areas of the state. Below you will find power point presentations on many of the subject areas covered in the training classes. These presentations can serve as an excellent refresher for new trainees as well as seasoned volunteers.

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Master Gardener Basic Training Resources