Crawford County Extension Office

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Crawford County Extension Office Whether it’s agriculture, 4-H, community development, or family and consumer sciences, our Crawford County office is at your service. Ms.

As part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, we bring research-based education to Crawford County agriculture, businesses, families and 4-H members. Welcome to the Crawford County Office, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service We are a part of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service’s statewide network and the U of A System’s Division of Agriculture. Our mission is to provide research-based information through non-formal education to help all Arkansans improve their economics, well-being, and quality of life. Our Staff
Herb Ginn, CEA-Agriculture, Staff Chair

Tristin Bolton, CEA-Family and Consumer Sciences. She attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah Oklahoma where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human and Family Sciences. She completed her Master’s Degree in Human Environmental Sciences in 2016 at the University of Arkansas. While living in Oklahoma she worked her way through the Cherokee and Muskogee County offices as a secretary, program assistant and final an FCS Educator. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and volunteering. Brandi Davis, 4-H Program Assistant joined the Crawford County Extension Office almost 5 years ago. Davis is a seasoned alumni of the 4-H program. Originally from Bee Branch, Arkansas Davis obtained her Bachelor’s degree in health administration from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Davis is a mother of two children Hayden and Clay. They currently reside in Rudy area and have a variety of livestock projects. She enjoys spending time with her family, the outdoors and basketball. Chelsea White is the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Assistant at Crawford and Sebastian County Cooperative Extension. She joined the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture in November of 2019. White is a Sebastian County native and received her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in May of 2017. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, s*x, gender identity, s*xual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

🫐Want to learn more about growing blueberries in your area? Check out the online Blueberry School!The Arkansas Blueberry...
10/23/2026

🫐Want to learn more about growing blueberries in your area? Check out the online Blueberry School!

The Arkansas Blueberry School is a self-guided video course on the basics of commercial blueberry production. The four classes cover the major management activities and crop developments that happen in each season of the year. Follow along to learn how to set up, manage, and grow your blueberry operation.

These recordings were made as part of the Arkansas Blueberry School in 2019. Funding was provided by the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.

See the website and videos here: https://uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/crops-commercial-horticulture/horticulture/commercial-fruit-production/blueberry-school.aspx

EFNEP was privileged to be with the Kindergarten Mountainburg Dragons 🐉 They were so attentive!Ms. Wendy enjoyed teachin...
10/22/2026

EFNEP was privileged to be with the Kindergarten Mountainburg Dragons 🐉
They were so attentive!
Ms. Wendy enjoyed teaching them about a healthy plate and how the nutrients from food keeps our bodies strong. They also enjoyed playing games helping to move our bodies.

🚜🌾Join the Sebastian County Conservation District at the No-Till Drill Demonstration and Training Day! Come check out a ...
10/21/2026

🚜🌾Join the Sebastian County Conservation District at the No-Till Drill Demonstration and Training Day! Come check out a hands-on demonstration and training covering proper setup, calibration, operation, and maintenance of the Great Plains 606NT No-Till Drill.

🕙When: Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Blackjack Blooms & Berries, 5415 Apple Blossom Loop, Mansfield, AR 72944

Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to Sheldon Reeves at (479) 646-8300 EXT. 3257 or email [email protected]

Had a great time yesterday teaching the Van Buren Public Library Teen Time participants all about insects!🪳
10/20/2026

Had a great time yesterday teaching the Van Buren Public Library Teen Time participants all about insects!🪳

Did you know that Extension offers an online Blackberry School? Check out the post below to learn more!
10/20/2026

Did you know that Extension offers an online Blackberry School?

Check out the post below to learn more!

Interested in learning more about blackberry production?

We are currently hosting an online blackberry school for extension agents around the region. If you want recommendations for:
🟣Getting started
🟣Variety Selection
🟣Pruning and Insect Management
🟣Nutrition and Disease Management
🟣Trellising and W**d Control
🟣Post-harvest and MORE

Visit our website or YouTube to view all the resources as they are published weekly! (Link in comments)

🎉Shouting a big congratulations to Wendy Parrish Crawford, the Crawford County EFNEP Program Assistant!🎊She was presente...
10/20/2026

🎉Shouting a big congratulations to Wendy Parrish Crawford, the Crawford County EFNEP Program Assistant!

🎊She was presented with the 2026 'Rookie of the Year Award' for outstanding programming to the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and a Certificate of Achievement for meeting or exceeding the 2025-2026 Youth EFNEP Graduation Goal.

We are so proud of Wendy and her amazing programming that serves youth in Crawford County!🥗🍓🥖🍗🥛

Do you need to take your ServSafe Food Manager certification? Crawford and Washington County agents are collaborating to...
10/14/2026

Do you need to take your ServSafe Food Manager certification? Crawford and Washington County agents are collaborating to teach a course and proctor the exam at the Arkansas Food Innovation Center in Springdale on November 5th. Class size is limited. Scan the QR code below to register.

Don't forget to pre-register for the Abandoned Pesticide Collection Program on October 20th! Scan the QR code for the fo...
10/06/2026

Don't forget to pre-register for the Abandoned Pesticide Collection Program on October 20th! Scan the QR code for the form or paper copies are available at the office.

The Arkansas Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Disposal Program is coming to town!

This is a free service for farmers, landowners, and pesticide applicators to dispose of old or unwanted pesticides safely. Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Pope, and Sebastian County residents are all welcome to take part in this event.

The event will take place on October 20th from 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, 845 Kirksey Parkway, Mulberry, AR 72947.

Here is the link for pre-registration:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ArkansasAgriculture1/AgriculturalPesticideDisposalProgramPreRegistrationForm

Please reach out if you have any questions about this program.

The cool weather has us catching up on some outdoor tasks we have been putting off. Check out the October guide for keep...
10/05/2026

The cool weather has us catching up on some outdoor tasks we have been putting off. Check out the October guide for keeping up your forages this fall!🍂🎃

🎃 October Forage Guide 🎃🍂
Ok, now it's officially fall – the leaves are turning, the air is cooling, and it’s the perfect season to focus on your forages! Here are a few key reminders:

Plant: Annual ryegrass, wheat, winter oats, rye, triticale, orchardgrass, tall fescue, timothy, alfalfa.

Spray: Now is the time to keep your ryegrass controlled.

Harvest & Graze: Orchardgrass, tall fescue, annual ryegrass, spring oats, white clover, annual lespedeza.

📌Check out these fact sheets
Establishing Alfalfa for Forage -https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-15.pdf
Cool Season Annual Grasses -https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/PDF/FSA-3064.pdf
Planting Oats -https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/FSA3151.pdf
Tall Fescue -https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-2133.pdf

Address

105 Pointer Trl W
Van Buren, AR
72956

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+4794745286

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