Annual Agricultural Exposition & Trade Show
Our 2026 Ag Expo was held Feb. 12, 2026, at the Four States Fairground Entertainment Center. Free classes were held along with training opportunities to get or renew pesticide applicator licenses.
Extension Educational Programs & Services
Miller County, Arkansas
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
Whether you have a large farm or a small home garden, the Miller County Extension staff can assist you. We offer a wide variety of education programs related to beef and forage production, row crops, vegetable gardening, lawn care, plant diseases and more.
Contact Jennifer Caraway, Miller County Extension Agriculture Agent/Staff Chair for research-based information on agriculture and home horticulture programs.
Red Dirt Master Gardener Basic Training
The Miller County Master Gardeners will soon open applications for our 2026 Fall Master Gardener Basic Training. We have two options for training.
Option 1: Online
Our Fall ONLINE Master Gardener Basic Training Class is a self-paced online course that requires a computer. Training takes place Oct. 6 - Nov 11.
Option 2: In-Person Classroom Setting
Our Fall IN-PERSON Classroom Basic Training dates are October 21, 28 and November 4, 11 & 18 (five Wednesdays).
Only one option may be selected as they are not interchangeable.
Upcoming Pesticide Applicator Trainings (PAT)
We are excited to announce that the online recertification program for private applicators
is up and running. You can access it at www.uaex.uada.edu/pat.
The online training provides another opportunity for private applicators to get recertified. The online training is not designed for people that need to get their license for the first time – they still need to see us for that.
The online program has 5 required modules with embedded questions in each that must be answered correctly to proceed. You cannot fast forward through the training or skip slides, but you can back-up to review information for the embedded questions. It should take a little over 2 hours to complete.
We have done our best to make the program interesting, informative, and the process self-explanatory. It is based on the platform we have used for the dicamba training the past two years, so it should work fairly smoothly.
The cost of the training is $20 and you pay online.
If you need a new chemical license, click below to see what is available in our county as well as other counties within the state of Arkansas. There is also a waiting list section; if we get enough interest in a training, one may be held in our county.
Pecan Tissue Sampling
Now is the time to pull plant tissue nutrient samples for pecans. These results are
important for growers to determine fertility rates for next year and to identify if
any deficiencies may be developing.
Cost is $20 per sample + $5 shipping.
See PowerPoint with photos on how to pull the samples. Last year, more than 24 pecan growers submitted samples. These samples help us compare this year's results to see how things have changed.
The time to submit samples is now.
Click HERE for information on how to submit pecan tissue.
Arkansas Plant Health Clinic Newsletters
Each newsletter features several relevant diseases/disorders that are relevant for Arkansas homeowners
Family and Consumer Sciences
From Healthy Cooking to Food Safety; from Diabetic Cooking to Professional Child Care Training and Much More
From canning to nutrition to food safety, all of these topics, and many more, are addressed through the family and consumer science educational programs. Contact Tori Luker, Miller County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent for more information.
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
To Make America Healthy Again, we must return to the basics. American households must prioritize diets built on whole, nutrient-dense foods like protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains. Paired with a dramatic reduction in highly processed foods laden with refined carbohydrates, added sugars, excess sodium, unhealthy fats, and chemical additives, this approach can change the health projectory for so many Americans.
Learn more at New Food Guide Pyramid
ServSafe Food Safety Training
The two-day trainings are offered at the Miller County Extension Office, 1007 Jefferson Ave., Texarkana, AR 71854. This training is for anyone who receives, stores, prepares and serves food to the public. New trainees must attend both dates. Retesters may attend both dates for instruction but may only attend the second date for re-testing if they prefer. Cost is $140 for new trainees or $60 for retesters (even if you attend both dates). Registration deadline TBA.
To find statewide trainings, visit https://uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-wellness/food-safety/servsafe-training/
Food Storage Guidelines
This research-based chart helps you know the life span of various types of pantry and food items we keep in our kitchens.
Miller County 4-H
Fun and Education for Youth Ages 9-19 or for Cloverbuds, Ages 5-8
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 that will be beneficial for the rest of their lives. In Miller County it takes the form of community clubs, project clubs, and in-school clubs.
Anyone age 9-19 can join 4-H; for youth ages 5-8, we have Cloverbud activities. So come join the fun. There are many project areas and we can find one just for you! Be sure to let McKenzie know if there is anything you need help with. Call her at 870-779-3609 or email mrigdon@uada.edu