Howard County Family & Consumer Sciences
Twenty-four percent (24%) of Howard County residents state their health is poor. Family
& Consumer Science programs are delivered to address this concern. The Right Bite
Cooking School for Diabetics, Mediterranean Cooking School, Tai Chi, Strong Women,
and Stress Management are just some of the programs we offer. Other programs include
Child Care Provider Training, Financial Management Education, Estate Planning, and
monthly educational programs through the Extension Homemakers Clubs provide additional
program support.
Commercial Agriculture
Keeping producers informed of the latest technology and management practices available
makes them competitive in agriculture production. Agriculture is the number 1 industry
in Howard County. The agriculture commodities produced here are varied. They include:
beef, forages, poultry, forestry, fruits, and ornamental horticulture.
Services available:
- Soil Testing
- Soil Test Counseling
- Hay/ Forage Testing
- Ration Development
- Manure analysis
- Plant Disease Diagnosis
- Plant Identification
- Sprayer Calibration
- Feed Analysis
Educational Programs Available:
- Beef and Forage
- Computer Ration Development
- Pesticide Applicator Training
- Fruit Production
- Garden Production
- Weed & Brush Control
- Pest Management
- Farmers' Market Training
- 300-Days of Grazing
- ABIP
- Composting
- Organic Gardening
- Horticulture Pruning
- Using Technologies on the Farm
- Small Poultry Flock Management
- Others upon request
4-H Programs Going Strong
What is 4-H? 4-H is a fun and educational program where kids "learn by doing." It
is a great opportunity for youth to acquire knowledge and skills, and develop healthy
lifestyles they can use the rest of their lives. In Howard County it takes the form
of community clubs, project clubs, and in-school clubs. 4-H is a part of the University
of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and in Howard County reaches over 2,000
youth through various clubs and school programs each year.
Anyone age 9-19 can join 4-H. So come join the fun. There are over 100 project areas
and we can find one just for you!
Come join the FUN! The faces of 4-H kids are as diverse as the activities in which
they take part. Some of the exciting programs members are experiencing firsthand include:
- Science and Technology
- Health, Food & Nutrition
- Community Service
- Citizenship
- Leadership
- Livestock & Poultry
- Pet Care
- Home Environment
- Gardening & Horticulture
- Fashion
- Talent
- Public Speaking
- Beekeeping
- Woodworking
- Arts & Humanities
- Energy Management
- Entomology
Howard County 4-H is active and Strong!! Come see what we have for you.
Photo: Howard County STEM Club participates in SeaPerch competition.
Community and Economic Development
Working closely with community groups including the Howard County Farmers Market and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Extension's community development footprint
is thriving in Howard County. Through the Farmers Market, local vendors were able
to generate over $10,000 into the economy last year. Additional programs conducted
include Public Policy issues and voter awareness.
Photo: Herb demonstration at Nashville Farmers Market.
