Welcome to the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture!
The Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural Experiment Station work together
to find and deliver smarter ways to live life.
It's research and extension on a mission: To help all Arkansans live healthier, build
stronger families and communities;
and grow food more efficiently to meet rising global needs.
Our Extension agents and researchers are the best in their fields. And we're in all 75
counties working hard with you and for you.
Let me tell you more about what we do.
Agriculture creates one in every six jobs in Arkansas.
Extension educators bring the research-proven discoveries made by Division of Ag researchers
to the whole food chain from farm to table.
It's information that's driven by science, not sales.
Through us, Arkansas growers have access to answers about economics, marketing, plant
and animal diseases, nutrition, genetics and best practices for livestock and plant crops.
Research and Extension faculty and staff also work to raise public awareness of the economic
and social importance of agriculture in Arkansas and its contribution to the global market.
Arkansas has abundant natural resources. But the daily demands on our water, land and air
challenge us to find better ways to shepherd those resources.
We strive to help everyone understand the competing demands and preserve or improve
water quality and quantity. We develop proven power-saving tactics and bioenergy production
that can conserve money and resources.
We also empower Arkansans to be resilient when climate extremes disrupt lives and livelihoods.
Poverty and lack of access to healthy foods make issues like obesity and diabetes more
common. From the farm to the dinner table, the Division of Agriculture covers all aspects
of the food supply. We equip individuals and families - of all income levels - to make
good decisions on what they eat and how to prepare those foods safely.
Raising families with healthy minds and bodies isn't easy, but Division of Agriculture researchers
and educators help families overcome the many challenges they face.
Our family life specialists help parents understand how their children grow and encourage strong
relationships between generations. We offer continuing education for those who care for
our children while we're at work and we teach families to manage money.
We have programs to help Arkansans remain independent as they age.
Of course, we can't forget 4-H, one of the most recognized youth development programs
in the world. Arkansas 4-H embraces a learn-by-doing attitude
that builds confidence, critical thinking and other skills needed for success in adulthood.
When the economy, nature or population shifts cause hardship, the Division of Agriculture
is ready to help communities get back on their feet. We can help communities find ways to
build strength, capitalize on their assets and become resilient when times get tough.
For community leaders and voters, the Division's Public Policy Center delivers the unbiased
data needed to aid decision-making. The Division also conducts research for local governments
and others to identify fiscal issues and develop ways to effectively provide community services.
Think of the Division of Agriculture as your R&D department for life with a network of
teachers that provide personal service in your neighborhood.
We are where you are.