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Arkansas cattle producers who enrolled in the ‘Grass to Grid’ program enjoying a meal with David Trowbridge and family in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Producers will tour Gregory Feedlots, Inc. tomorrow.

The Central/Delta 4-H District Qualifying Horse Show is underway in Searcy, Arkansas. 🍀🐴

The deadline to sign up for Horse Judging Camp is July 1st! See camp details below.

Here is the itinerary for the Youth Horse Judging Camp! The participants will be split into beginner and advanced groups. Clear your calendars for July 30-31st for a great opportunity and a fun time! Reminder that the registration deadline is July 1st. You can find the link to register on the previous post.

What a beautiful day for the 4-H Grassland Evaluation contest! Youth from Cleburne, Independence, Madison and Randolph counties gathered yesterday to identify forage plants & weeds, determine how best to grow different forages there, calculate how many cows can graze it, and how well the fields will support desirable wildlife. Winners included Independence County Senior team (1st), Randolph County Junior Team (1st), with Cleburne County having the high senior individual, and Independence County high Junior individual. Congratulations to everyone who competed, and thanks to our helpful adults. You make 4-H great!

Today is the last day to register for the Arkansas 4-H Livestock Judging Contest!

The contest will be on April 28th at Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center in Fayetteville.

Please email Dixie Miller at [email protected] if you have questions!

Mark your calendars, the U of A Horse Judging Camp will be July 30th and 31st!

🚨University of Arkansas Youth Judging Camp July 30th-31st🚨

The University of Arkansas Equine Judging Team has an exciting opportunity for ANYONE wanting to learn more about Equine Judging from our University's best!

Our Youth Judging Camp is available to all ages as well as parents & coaches!

Participants will judge LIVE & ONLINE classes and then be critiqued by our Equine Judging coach, Rachel Scott with help from our Ranch Horse coaches Jordan Shore and Sidney Dunkel, as well as our Horse Extension Specialist Mark Russell.

The cost of this two-day camp will be $200 per person and lunch will be provided!

The REGISTRATION DEADLINE is June 1st. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Contact Coach Jordan Shore at (417)342-6098 or email him at [email protected]

Dr. Eva Wray, Parasitologist and Mike McClintock leading a small ruminant in-service for county agents. Pictured (left to right) Mike McClintock, Jennifer Caraway, and Dr. Eva Wray demonstrating hoof trimming.

County agents are in Conway, Arkansas today learning about Animal Handling, FAMACHA Scoring and F***l Sample Collection, Small Ruminant Multi-Species Grazing, Fencing and Housing, Small Ruminant Health, Managing Parasitisms in Small Ruminants, and F***l Egg Counting.

Jobs with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture | Jobs with Extension and AAES As a land grant institution, the mission of the Division of Agriculture is to strengthen agriculture, communities and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices.

Forage Specialist Dr. John Jennings and Program Associate Kenny Simon leading a forage in-service training for county agents in Conway, Arkansas today.

Here's another opportunity to do great work in Arkansas!

UADA is currently seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor - Beef Cattle Specialist. For more details or to apply, visit http://uada.edu/jobs Posting # 10460