Vegetable Gardening
A well-managed garden can offer a continuous supply of nutritious vegetables all year long, but there are some things to consider first like site location, soil amendments, and planting dates.
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Resources, Advice, and Tips for Surviving Summer in Arkansas
Looking for free summer resources for your family or farm? Our Extension agents and specialists are prepared to equip you with knowledge and research-based solutions to beat the heat and have a great time this summer.
Summer Home Landscaping
Get tips for Arkansas landscape, lawn care, home fruit production, and even pest management.
Encountering Native Snakes in Arkansas
Learn how to identify and deal with native snakes, and get tips for keeping snakes off your property.
What's wrong with my tomatoes?
Our photo database and decision guide will help you diagnose your common tomato problems.
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Tomato Recipes
Use our tips for picking, storing, and cooking fresh tomatoes to get the most bang for your buck!
Drought Effects
Summer heat brings a higher risk for drought conditions in Arkansas. While drought does recede over time, its effects linger for years to come.
Get Arkansas drought resources
Home Irrigation & Water Conservation
Save water and money by implementing our water conservation best practices on your property.
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Cool Your Home on a Budget
Learn how to save money when cooling your home during Arkansas summers.
Summer Camps for Kids
Keep your kids occupied this summer with our 4-H camp sessions!
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Grilling Safety
Grilling outdoors can be a delicious summer treat, but it's important to follow safety guidelines to protect our families.
Poison Ivy Identification & Treatment
Being able to identify poison ivy is important since it can be found in every Arkansas county. Ridding the garden of this pest before it takes over is imperative.
Family Travel Tips
With a little planning and preparation you can make your family trip less stressful. Find games and techniques to make traveling with kids easier.
Insect Pest Management
Get the latest evidence-based, unbiased insect research, education and solutions for producers, homeowners & applicators.
Farm and Home Equipment Safety
Summer is a season for outdoor work on the home and farm. Stay safe using machinery by downloading one of our fact sheets.Download our safety fact sheets
Canning Resources
Find resources and recipes for canning, pickling, drying and even smoking meats in our food preservation section.
Summer Skin Care
One blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. So don't forget the sunscreen!
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Swimming Safety
Swimming is a staple of summertime fun. Whether swimming in your backyard pool or a river or pond, safety is always key.
Prevent Drownings
How to Choose the Perfect Watermelon
Learn how to pick the perfect watermelon with these two steps!
Health and Safety Tips for Camping
Camping can be fun and exciting but it's important to ensure you've made the necessary preparations.
Have fun and stay safe!Summer Drought & Heat Management Resources
- Drought Management and Recovery for Livestock
Summer is the driest season and, together with high temperatures and evaporation, produces more severe drought conditions
- Feeding Horses in a Drought
Horses do not accept a change in forage very well, and the shortage of hay and increase in expense of concentrates have caused many horse owners to evaluate current feeding programs and seek alternatives.
- Drought Tolerant Plants for Landscapes
This publication features plants that are better suited to survive dry Arkansas summers.
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10 Tips for Senior Summer Safety
Older adults have special needs to stay safe in the heat of the summer.