UAEX Hempstead County FCS

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 A Memorial Day Reminder 🇺🇸

As parades, ceremonies, and moments of remembrance take place across our nation, let us remember what this day truly asks of us.

When the American Flag 🇺🇸 passes by, please stand. Remove your hat. Place your right hand over your heart. Pause your conversations. Veterans may render a hand salute.

These small acts matter.

They teach our children that the flag is not just fabric — it carries the memory of those who served, sacrificed, and never returned home.

Memorial Day is not simply the start of summer. It is a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

May we never forget.

05/24/2026

Memorial Day is here and we need to remember those that gave all for our freedom and those that have passed.

THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FOR 2026 HAS BEGUN. While much is said about the unofficial start of summer and shoppers specials, May 25th is set aside to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

So the next time you see a demonstrator -- or someone flying Old Glory upside-down -- disrespecting our flag, gently remind him/her that those 7 red stripes represent the blood of those that protected their right to disrespect the flag! 🇺🇸

And you don't wish someone a "Happy" Memorial Day. It is not something you celebrate. Nor does it have anything to do with Veteran's day which is a separate holiday. Many people don't understand the difference.

04/30/2026

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01/18/2025

Not ready to take on the role of an organizer? No problem! Spread the word among teachers, managers, principals, club presidents, and any influential figures who could potentially become organizers within their respective groups. Sharing The Cupid Project's mission with leaders in your community pla...

01/18/2025

01/18/2025

All EHC Members and Officers are encouraged to register now for the State Spring EHC Educational Workshop held at the Wyndham, NLR on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 and State Capitol Tour on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
At the Spring EHC Educational Workshop there will be session options for all EHC members.

Registration Fee is $35 by February 21.
After February 21, Registration is $45.
Registration closes on March 1st.
https://uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-wellness/extension-homemakers/training.aspx

01/18/2025

Applications for 2025 are open! Deadline to apply is January 31, 2025.

Experiential Scholars Program (ESP) is a paid 9-week summer internship program for undergraduate juniors and seniors interested in working in the areas of water/soil conservation, food health/nutrition/safety or community development.

Choose Your Focus Area:

🌱 Water & Soil Conservation
Explore water and soil conservation efforts to protect and sustain water resources including agricultural water quality and use, nutrient management, watershed management, and soil health.

🥦 Health, Nutrition, & Food Safety
Develop, evaluate, and disseminate education programs, emphasizing healthy lifestyles to prevent and/or reduce adult and childhood obesity and other diet related diseases.

📈 Community & Economic Development
Explore four areas of community and economic development: economic viability and sustainability; entrepreneurship; civic engagement; and quality of life/place.

Lean more ➡️ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/special-programs/Education_in_Agriculture/internships/experiential-scholars.aspx

01/18/2025

Our Hempstead County office is currently seeking an Administrative Specialist III. For more details or to apply, visit http://uada.edu/jobs Posting # R0066672.

06/28/2024

A team of Ouachita District FCS Agents joined the demonstrations at SWREC 2024 Horticulture Field Day. The FCS Agents shared food demonstrations and recipes of the featured fruits and vegetables being showcased this year.