Izard County Cooperative Extension Service

05/29/2026

Educational Opportunity!

05/29/2026

The Apple Butter making workshops were a blast! Amazing taste and very simple to make. Eating on toast or using as a glaze on meats. Apple butter is always a hit with me. Remember when doing food preservation to use researched recipes and the correct vinegar 5 % acidity. Family and Consumer Science Agent ~ Elizabeth Daigle

05/27/2026

Extension Homemakers donate volunteer hours within the community, however there are days they get together to try new craft projects and to have fellowship time. The ladies have been gathering to do items for the Izard County Fair scheduled for August 2026. If you are interested in joining EHC or would like to visit a craft day call the Extension office- 870.368.4323.

05/26/2026

This month has been a 4-H training adventure. I stepped outside of my normal 4-H elements and attended a multi day training. The goal is to bring these new skills to our local members. The training was awesome!

05/26/2026

🧵 Intro to Sewing Class Offered! 🧵

Want to learn the basics of sewing? Join us for a FREE Intro to Sewing Class at the Izard County Extension Office!

📅 Date: July 21st
🕑 Class Times: 2:00 PM or 6:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
⚠️ Class Size is Limited
🗓️ Registration Deadline: July 17th

To register, call the Izard County Extension Office at 870-368-4323.

Come learn a valuable skill in a fun and welcoming environment! ✂️🪡

05/26/2026

Mrs. Moore and the ladies who attended the Sewing Fellowship recently spent time making special nap pillows for a local daycare facility! The youngsters will soon receive these handmade pillows, and we know they will be treasured during nap time.

It looked like a wonderful sewing event filled with fellowship, creativity, and learning. Several members also brought quilts they have been working on to share with the group.

If you are interested in joining the Sewing Fellowship and learning basic sewing skills, contact the Extension Office for upcoming dates and times. We would love to have you join us!

📞 870-368-4323

05/22/2026

May 21st was the Rice is Nice Contest and Dairy Foods Contest sponsored by Farm Bureau. The Izard County Farm Bureau Women's Committee has always been a huge 4-H supporter. The Women's Committee judged the dishes this year. The cooking contest have rules the 4-H members must follow, and each year the members show growth in their cooking skills.

The members have found very unique recipes to showcase rice as one of the main crops produced within the state of Arkansas. In the Dairy Foods contest dairy products must be incorporated into their dishes in various ways from cheeses, creams, and milk products.

Izard County 4-H appreciates the partnership with Izard County Farm Bureau and the Izard County Farm Bureau Women's Committee for this amazing opportunity for the 4-H members.

Rice Main Dish
1st John D.
2nd Chloe C.

Rice Party
1st Chloe C.
2nd Clay C.

Dairy Main
1st Chloe C.
2nd John D.
3rd Eastyn T.

Dairy Party
1st Chloe C.
2nd Eastyn T.
3rd Clay C.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to the outstanding Izard County 4-H members who participated in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in April! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and livestock knowledge these youth demonstrated.

Participants evaluated classes of Dorper rams, market lambs, and wether dam ewes, while also presenting oral reasons during the sheep evaluation portion of the contest.

We are proud of all our Izard County participants for representing our county so well and for their commitment to learning and leadership through 4-H! 🍀🐑

05/11/2026

Congratulations to all of the participants on a job well done!

05/11/2026

We are so proud of the Izard County 4-H members who participated in the Baxter County Broiler Contest! 🐥💚

These 4-H’ers represented Izard County with hard work, responsibility, and dedication while learning valuable skills in poultry production and animal care.

Congratulations to all of the participants on a job well done! 🍀

05/05/2026

Don't miss out on this great workshop! Deadline to register is May 11th

We have two great opportunities for you to be part of our hands-on Canning Workshops!

Date: May 19th
Class Times:
• 1:00 PM
• 6:00 PM

Come learn safe, practical canning skills and take home your finished products! This is a great chance to build confidence in food preservation while having fun.

📞 Call the Extension Office to register: 870-368-4323

Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!