UAEX Washington County

We are two weeks away from our first DFEND program session. If you, or someone you know, are interested in participating please fill out the questionnaire below.

Are You 18 Years or Older and Interested in Improving Your Health? Take Part in the DFEND Study!

Adults aged 18 years and older who live in Arkansas are needed to participate in a nutrition and physical activity education research study. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Department of Food Science, is conducting the DFEND Study (Delivering Food, Exercise, and Nutrition Education for the Prevention of Chronic Disease) to learn more about how multimedia nutrition and physical activity education can improve everyday health behaviors.

Participants will receive $50 for completing the study!
The study lasts 6 weeks and includes weekly in-person nutrition and physical activity education sessions led by local Cooperative Extension Agents or Team DFEND. The first and final sessions will be approximately 2 hours to allow time for assessments, while the remaining sessions will be about 60 minutes each. You’ll also complete brief surveys and simple health assessments (height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse) before and after the program.

For more information, please complete the screening questionnaire [ https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5wj5JdKkBvlR0q ] or reach out to your local county agent, Elizabeth Berner, directly ([email protected]).

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 479-444-1755 as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service is offering a ServSafe Manager's class July 31, 2026 from 8:30am - 5:00pm at The Bogle Family Benton County Public Service auditorium. Register at https://uada.formstack.com/forms/servsafe_benton

Food and Fair Judging Training will be offered July 28th at the Washington County Extension office. We will cover baked foods, food preservation, and educational displays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. The cost is $5.
https://uada.formstack.com/forms/food_fair

Update: Our evening class is now full. We do have several open spots for our Monday morning class. If you would like to be added to our interest list please email [email protected].

Food Preservation Season will soon be upon us. The Washington County Extension Office is conducting two summer adult food preservation classes. We will cover water bath canning, pressure canning, and dehydration. The best part is participants will get to bring what they make home! Spots are limited, so register today! Registration is available here: https://uada.formstack.com/forms/washington_food_pres

If you have any questions please call the Washington County Extension Office at 479-444-1755.

Join Washington County Extension Agent Elizabeth Berner for an introduction to Tai Chi. We will talk about the history and benefits of Tai Chi and practice a few forms. This class will be free, but we ask that you call the Washington County Extension Office to sign up, 479-444-1755.

Are You 18 Years or Older and Interested in Improving Your Health? Take Part in the DFEND Study!

Adults aged 18 years and older who live in Arkansas are needed to participate in a nutrition and physical activity education research study. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Department of Food Science, is conducting the DFEND Study (Delivering Food, Exercise, and Nutrition Education for the Prevention of Chronic Disease) to learn more about how multimedia nutrition and physical activity education can improve everyday health behaviors.

Participants will receive $50 for completing the study!
The study lasts 6 weeks and includes weekly in-person nutrition and physical activity education sessions led by local Cooperative Extension Agents or Team DFEND. The first and final sessions will be approximately 2 hours to allow time for assessments, while the remaining sessions will be about 60 minutes each. You’ll also complete brief surveys and simple health assessments (height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse) before and after the program.

For more information, please complete the screening questionnaire [ https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5wj5JdKkBvlR0q ] or reach out to your local county agent, Elizabeth Berner, directly ([email protected]).

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 479-444-1755 as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

Join us for an informative evening focused on farm finance opportunities and resources!
📅 May 14, 2026
⏰ 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Washington County Cooperative Extension Service
2536 N. McConnell, Fayetteville
💥 FREE BBQ Dinner Provided!
Topics include:
✅ Tax Credits - based on soil nutrient levels
✅ Land Conservation - permanently protecting your property
✅ Land Leasing Opportunities - rental support to increase production
✅ Sales Tax Exemptions - rules for Arkansas farmers
📞 Pre-register today: 479-444-1755
Don’t miss this chance to learn how to make the most of your farm operation

🚁 Drone Demonstration – See the Future of Crop Spraying! 🌱

Join us for a demonstration featuring two professional drone crop spraying companies. This is a great opportunity to see the latest technology in action and learn how drone application can benefit your operation.

📅 Date: May 7
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Washington County Extension Office
2536 N McConnell Ave, Fayetteville, AR

🍔 Lunch Provided (RSVP required by May 1)

You’ll see live demos from:
• Field Fly Drone Applications
• Drone Crop Services

📞 To RSVP, contact:
Ronnie Horn – 479-444-1755
📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss this chance to explore how drone technology is changing agriculture!

Yesterday's Granny Camp event was featured on UATV. Check out the newscast below.

https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxHns_G0KxrIQLaT3c_c96Yx_ZnVDSswbq

UATV News ✂️ 2026 Granny Camp Washington and Benton County Extension