The Cooperative Extension Service offers a host of educational programs and services. If you do not see what you are looking for below, please contact our county Extension Office for assistance.
Agriculture and Natural Resources is a vital part of Cleveland County and nobody understands that better than the Staff at the Cleveland County Extension office. We provide a variety of services, educational programs, and resources to meet the needs of our county residents.
4-H Youth Development Programs connect youth to the resources of the University Of Arkansas Division Of Agriculture system's, strengthening the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers.
4-H and other youth activities and events inspire and shape youth, give them opportunities to master skills, enrich their knowledge, and work with others who can positively influence them.
To become involved in 4-H, contact the Cleveland County Extension office.
Cleveland County Extension personnel work with the residents to help strengthen our communities and businesses through research-based education.
Services provided include:
Photo: Master Gardener and Fair Volunteer Serves As Exhibit Guide For Students During Fair
Extension Homemaker Clubs empower individuals through
Photo: Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Attend Arkansas Extension Homemakers Clubs State Meeting
Health and Aging
Healthy lifestyle changes can reduce occurrence of chronic disease and improve overall quality of life.
For information on how you can participate in these programs, contact the Cleveland County Extension office.
Walk Across Arkansas is an eight-week walking program in which participants increase their physical activity through walking or other aerobic activity.
"Lowered my cholesterol. The doctor took me off of my medication!" -Cleveland County Walk Across Arkansas Participant
Photo: Fall Walk Across Arkansas Cleveland County Winning Team, Country Walkers
Strong Women and Men is a strength-training program for mid-life to older adults--designed to increase
strength, balance and flexibility. 
"This program gave me the motivation to exercise when I wouldn't have otherwise. Got me up and moving!" -Participant Spring Walk Across Arkansas Cleveland County Winners and Strong Women and Men
Photo: Mt. Olivet Strong Women and Spring Walk Across Winning County Team, Strong Walkers
Personal Finance
Navigating the Financial Journey is a multi-county program for learning money management skills. The program is open to all consumers. Bankruptcy filers can receive a Certificate of Debtor Education.
Small Steps to Health and Wealth is a program for adults to gain knowledge, skills, and motivation related to choices that can improve both health and personal finance behaviors.
Get Real, Here's the Deal is a financial management program for high school students. Youth are encouraged to make wise financial lifestyle choices. As youth move from station to station they make decisions based on their family size and affordability.
"I will now pay attention to how I spend my money!" -Get Real Here's the Deal Participant, Rison High School
Photo: Get Real Here's the Deal, Rison High School
Best Care is a set of classes for early childhood professionals and others interested in learning more about caring for young children. The program provides 10 hours of classes for free that help to meet state requirements. For more information on how to participate, contact the Cleveland County Extension office.
Photo: Best Care for Child Care Providers
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed)
The SNAP-Ed programs are designed to educate adult and youth participants in making healthy food choices within a limited budget and choosing a physically active lifestyle.
Photo: Kindergarten Students Growing Strong With Fruit and Vegetables
May - Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month. Please take time to take care of your mental health and also of those around you. Our FCS experts have provided the following documentation.
The Master Gardener volunteer program provides an opportunity for individuals interested in gardening to learn and serve their communities. To learn more about becoming a Master Gardener, please contact the Cleveland County Extension Office, at 870-325-6321.
Photo: Master Gardeners & County Cultivators at Veterans Park.
The Share Grounds project offers an innovative approach to bring solutions to rural communities by utilizing existing facilities and infrastructure at the County Fairgrounds. With certified kitchen space and technical support to start or grow your business, the Share Grounds is the perfect place to scale up your food business.
For any questions please contact Angela Gardner at agardner@uada.edu or Amanda Perez aperez@uada.edu.
Visit our webpages for more information on local foods or the Share Grounds project.