Clay County Extension Service- Piggott, AR

05/29/2026

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

04/20/2026

‼️THIS CLASS IS CANCELED‼️

🐔 Poultry Biosecurity Class Announcement 🐔

Join us for an upcoming Poultry Biosecurity Class on April 23! This class will cover important practices to help protect your flock from disease and keep your birds healthy.

Whether you’re a backyard poultry owner or a larger producer, this training is a great opportunity to learn practical, effective biosecurity measures.

📅 Date: April 23
📍 Location: Piggott Extension Office, 148 E. Main St. Piggott AR
⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m.

We ask that you RSVP for the meeting if you plan to attend! You can scan the QR code below and fill out the form or use this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bmEfkgciHc

Protect your flock!!

04/15/2026

Testing has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Clay County. The farm is under quarantine, and response and containment measures are underway. Poultry growers in the region are urged to stay alert for signs of HPAI and continue following strict biosecurity practices to protect their flocks.

Learn more: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/animals/poultry/avian-influenza

04/14/2026

🐔 Poultry Biosecurity Class Announcement 🐔

Join us for an upcoming Poultry Biosecurity Class on April 23! This class will cover important practices to help protect your flock from disease and keep your birds healthy.

Whether you’re a backyard poultry owner or a larger producer, this training is a great opportunity to learn practical, effective biosecurity measures.

📅 Date: April 23
📍 Location: Piggott Extension Office, 148 E. Main St. Piggott AR
⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m.

We ask that you RSVP for the meeting if you plan to attend! You can scan the QR code below and fill out the form or use this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bmEfkgciHc

Protect your flock!!

04/02/2026

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 # R0083826

03/10/2026

!!!REMINDER!!!

Poultry Chain orders will be placed tomorrow!

🐥 Poultry Chain Orders Now Open! 🐥

It’s time to place your poultry chain orders!

Order Details:
Each set will be $27.50 (1 set is a minimum of 15 pullets and 1 box)
Rooster will be $1.50 per chick. Max of 5 per participant.

📅 Last Day to Order: March 11
📦 Pickup/Delivery Date: April 8

Orders must be placed by the deadline.

For order forms or more information, stop by or contact the Extension Office in Piggott.

02/11/2026

🐥 Poultry Chain Orders Now Open! 🐥

It’s time to place your poultry chain orders!

Order Details:
Each set will be $27.50 (1 set is a minimum of 15 pullets and 1 box)
Rooster will be $1.50 per chick. Max of 5 per participant.

📅 Last Day to Order: March 11
📦 Pickup/Delivery Date: April 8

Orders must be placed by the deadline.

For order forms or more information, stop by or contact the Extension Office in Piggott.

02/04/2026

We had a great turnout for the Clay/Greene Co. Cotton and Peanut meeting yesterday! Attendees got some great information from our Extension state specialist.

A big thank you to Dave Freeze and Lance Blythe at UAEX-Greene for all they do to help us put this meeting on!

Thank you to all our meeting sponsors!

02/02/2026

Join us tomorrow morning at 11am!! Lunch will be provided, along with lots of good information from extension specialist!

01/22/2026

Much of Arkansas is bracing for winter weather this weekend.
Our experts share tips for preventing frozen pipes, keeping your house warm, and protecting your pets and plants.

Read more: https://bit.ly/winter-weather-resources