Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council-UAEX

Click on the picture to make it easier to read. August 2026 1-Pager hot off the press!

The new AEHC state project.

Did you know 85% of textiles end up in a landfill?! 🤯

Arkansas EHC is on a mission to change that. Their new statewide service project is all about reducing fabric waste by teaching people to recycle, repurpose, and repair clothing. 🧵♻️

Read the full story here 👉 bit.ly/aehc-service-project

Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council-UAEX Arkansas Extension Family & Consumer Sciences

Pre-register for one of the upcoming Multi-county EHC Officer Training Workshops. Sign up by July 24 for the training on July 30 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mmYAP7Rw1Z, by July 24 for the training on July 31 at the Crawford County Extension Office https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZVx1bxN0qR, or by August 11 for the training on August 19 at the Jackson County Extension Office https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fZe6Q9Wxpn
July 30 bring desserts; July 31 and August 11 - Potluck lunch.

$5 registration fee for the Food & Fair Judging class in Washington County! This is open to the public willing to be fair judges. For more information, please call FCS agent Elizabeth Berner at 479-444-1755 or email her at [email protected].

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We love seeing our county EHC posts about everyone that attended the state meeting and all events happening with EHC.

EHC member items are part of the America 250 Common Threads exhibit at Crystal Bridges Museum. AEHC members can enter for free on certain dates. Visit our website for more details. https://uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-wellness/extension-homemakers/training.aspx

UADA is currently seeking a County Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Science in the Clay County Extension Office. For details or to apply, visit http://uada.edu/jobs Posting # R0085776

Congratulations to the new AEHC State Officers. The officers were elected at the 2026 AEHC State Meeting and installed by Dr. Nina Roofe, Assistant Vice President - Arkansas Extension Family & Consumer Sciences. Officers shown left to right: Treasurer - Priscilla Johnson, Secretary - Helen McCoy, Vice President - Darlene Holliday, President Elect - Darla Watts, President - Dot Dunn Hart, Past President - Deb Teague.

Headed to the State Meeting next week? Remember to bring a gift/prize wrapped or in a bag for bingo.