Chicot County Extension-UADA

06/04/2026

05/26/2026

🌽 Join us for our Southeast Arkansas Corn Issue Meeting! 🌽

We’ll be discussing current corn crop concerns including heat stress, short corn, and tasseling issues affecting pollination and kernel set. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Dr. Jason Kelley with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and connect with local producers and ag professionals.

📍 Meet at the Pin
🗓 Wednesday
⏰ 10:30 AM

We hope to see you there as we work together to grow a stronger corn crop! 🌱

05/26/2026

05/12/2026

🍳 TWO FUN COOKING CLASSES COMING THIS JULY! 🍲✨

Want to become more confident in the kitchen? Join us for two beginner-friendly cooking classes this summer! Participants will learn how to prepare a main course and dessert while learning tips and tricks for both appliances.

✨ Air Fryer Cooking Class
📅 July 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✨ Instant Pot Cooking Class
📅 July 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Lake Village Branch Library
💲 $10 per class
👥 Only 10 spots available for each class!

Register today using the links below or scan the QR codes on the flyers! We would love to have you join us! 😊

Air Fryer Registration Link: https://uada.formstack.com/forms/air_fryer_beginners_chicot

Instant Pot Registration Link: https://uada.formstack.com/forms/instant_pot_beginners

Not comfortable registering online? No problem! Stop by the Chicot County Extension Office to fill out a registration form in person. 😊

05/11/2026

🍴👩‍🍳 Kids in the Kitchen is coming this summer! 👨‍🍳🍴

Join us for a fun-filled week of cooking, nutrition, kitchen safety, hands-on activities, and more! This program is designed for youth ages 6–12 and space is limited, so be sure to register early!

📅 July 6–9, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Chicot County Extension Office
523 S. Hwy 65 82, Lake Village, AR

📝 Registration deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026

Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=T5VNF15Yw0CuHAGtpfJnI3HRzas-6rlMkrD03tSsg_tUMjI1RzFFOE9ETExWQTM4NksxS1Y4OVBBWC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

Or stop by the Chicot County Extension Office to complete a registration form in person.

We can’t wait to cook, learn, and have fun together this summer! 🍎🥄

05/08/2026

Come and join us for the “Libraries with Heart” program at the Lake Village Branch Library for an important session on recognizing the warning signs of stroke using B.E. F.A.S.T. ❤️

🗓 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Did you know someone in the U.S. has a stroke about every 40 seconds? Learning the signs could help save a life. Come learn about:
• Balance loss
• Eye/vision changes
• Face drooping
• Arm weakness
• Speech difficulty
• Time to call 911

Patrons attending will also receive a FREE blood pressure monitor to take home while supplies last!

Presented through the American Heart Association’s Libraries with Heart program in collaboration with the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library System and locally sponsored by Blue & You Foundation.

05/08/2026

04/27/2026

We are so happy to welcome back our Chicot County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee! 🌾

Our new Chicot County agent, Chloee Hensley ,and Sarah Sabbatini of the Chicot County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee ,recently delivered educational materials to the Lake Village Welcome Center. Ag Readers , Arkansas Agriculture spotlight and educational agriculture maps were among the materials. Marshay and Chandler told us these educational pieces are very popular among Natural State visitors , and even home school families and local students , as they learn about agriculture here in the Delta and throughout Arkansas! A big Thank you to Marshay and Chandler at the Welcome Center for your support!
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