Poinsett County Extension - UADA

08/27/2026

Arkansas is National Immunization Awareness Month. Use the immunization resources attached to help you learn, understand and decide!

08/26/2026

The 2026 Poinsett County Fair Catalogs have arrived!

Stop by the Poinsett County Extension Office at 302 N Main Street in Harrisburg to get your copy today!!

08/25/2026

Do you plan on showing poultry at the Poinsett County or NEA District Fair? If so, your birds will need to have poultry pullorum testing (PPT) completed. PPT will be offered at the NEA District Fairgrounds on Sunday, September 6 from 1-4 pm. The cost is $1.00/bird. If you have any questions- please call the Poinsett County Extension Office at (870) 578- 4490.

08/12/2026

Back to School time means homework is returning! Check out these tips from the At Home UEAX team to help manage homework struggles:

The start of a new school year typically marks the dreaded return of homework for students and parents. Check out this article for Tips for Handling Homework:
-Parents should ensure kids have free time post-school, before starting homework
-Determine which subjects parents can assist with, which subjects need outside help
-Manage expectations to help manage conflict
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2024/july/07-23-2024-ark-homework-help.aspx

08/11/2026

08/05/2026

Back to School has always been my favorite time of the year and I loved packing my lunch whether it was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a brown paper sack or a thermos of hot soup in my Strawberry Shortcake lunchbox! To kick off this school year’s lunchtime safely, check out these tips from the At Home with UAEX team:

🥪📚 Back-to-School Lunches Made Easy! 🍎🥕

A healthy lunch helps fuel learning, growth, and play! As students head back to school, packing a nutritious lunch doesn't have to be difficult.

✅ Let your child help plan and pack their lunch—they're more likely to eat what they helped choose.
✅ Include colorful fruits and vegetables for added vitamins and fiber.
✅ Keep cold foods safe by using two ice packs or frozen water bottles.
✅ Switch up the usual sandwich with whole-grain pitas, tortillas, or English muffins.
✅ Pack water in a reusable bottle to help your child stay hydrated throughout the day.

Small changes can make a big difference in helping children stay energized and ready to learn!

Learn more and find additional lunchbox ideas here: Back to School Lunches: Tips and Ideas:https://www.uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-wellness/food-nutrition/youth/docs/Back%20to%20school%20lunches%20-tips%20and%20ideas.pdf

07/31/2026

Still some time to get registered. Call if you have any questions.

LAST CALL! 🌱 The Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge closes in just TWO DAYS! Even if you don't place, you could still walk away with a $200 participation incentive and a shot at Commodity Classic. Don't wait, apply today! https://pulse.ly/ylkwpz5g6t

07/31/2026

Get your shopping lists ready for the 2026 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday this weekend, Aug 1-2! Save on clothing, school supplies, electronics & more (yes, even diapers!) Clothing items under $100 are tax-exempt with no limit on how many you buy.
Extension personal finance expert Laura Hendrix shares her top tips for making the most of it, read the story here: https://uaex.uada.edu/.../07-13-2026-ark-tax-free-weekend...
For a list of items and restrictions, visit the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 Sales Tax Holiday website: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/.../2024-sales-tax-holiday/

🎒💸 Get your shopping lists ready for the 2026 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday this weekend, Aug 1-2! Save on clothing, school supplies, electronics & more (yes, even diapers!) Clothing items under $100 are tax-exempt with no limit on how many you buy.

Extension personal finance expert Laura Hendrix shares her top tips for making the most of it, read the story here: https://uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2026/july/07-13-2026-ark-tax-free-weekend.aspx

For a list of items and restrictions, visit the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 Sales Tax Holiday website: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/excise-tax-administration/sales-use-tax/2024-sales-tax-holiday/



Arkansas Extension Family & Consumer Sciences At Home with UAEX

07/24/2026

The University of Arkansas Agricultural Extension Center, in conjunction with the state rice and soybean boards, funded research to produce a drone that can make irrigation measurements and examine plant health—all from hundreds of feet in the air.

07/24/2026

Late summer squash for a fall harvest?Yes, you still have time!