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The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas' Division of Agriculture. With offices in all 75 counties, our faculty and staff provide educational programs and research-based information to the people of Arkansas.
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From agricultural programs to family financial management to youth education, we offer educational programs that have immediate and practical applications. Carla Due has worked in Miller County for 30 years where she delivers research based educational programs in the areas of foods and nutrition, financial management, family life, aging and health.
Operating as usual
07/20/2021
Great information for why your jars lose liquid during processing.
07/20/2021
BTS-SpendingPlan
Tuition. Books. Various and sundry fees. There’s no doubt college students face significant financial challenges. A little financial planning will go a long way, said Laura Hendrix, associate professor and extension personal finance expert for the University of Arkansas System Extension - UAEX. Read more: https://flic.kr/p/2mbta2n
Headed to college? Make a spending plan. (U of A System Division of Agriculture image)
07/19/2021
July 24th, Gateway Farmers Market will be hosting a "1st Responder Costume Contest" sponsored by Rocking P Cajun Kitchen | Texarkana Today
July 24th, Gateway Farmers Market will be hosting a "1st Responder Costume Contest" sponsored by Rocking P Cajun Kitchen | Texarkana Today
Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department will have a Firetruck at the Market from 8:00am – 11:00am Texarkana Arkansas Police Department will have policecar at the Market Hopefully will have LifeNet at the Market as well. Bring your Kids out to the Market! Enter your Kids in the Contest! Rules for entry:...
07/19/2021
07/17/2021
The Arkansas Sales Tax holiday can be a benefit for back-to-schoolers, but buyers need to shop with care, said Laura Hendrix, associate professor and extension personal finance expert for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2021/july2021/07-16-2021-Ark-BTS-Tax-Holiday.aspx
The Arkansas Sales Tax holiday can be a benefit for back-to-schoolers, but buyers need to shop with care, said Laura Hendrix, associate professor and extension personal finance expert for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2021/july2021/07-16-2021-Ark-BTS-Tax-Holiday.aspx
07/16/2021
We are excited to welcome June back from retirement to our office. and look forward to working with her.
We are very excited to announce that June Moody has been rehired as our Administrative Specialist II. June worked in Miller County 25+ years ago before transferring to Lafayette County as Admin Specialist III. After 10 months retired, an opening came available here and we are the proud recipients of her years of experience.
Please take a moment and welcome her back - as most of you already know June very well - and wish her well.
07/16/2021
Eligible parents may see Advance Child Tax Credit payments in their accounts as early as this summer, said Laura Hendrix, associate professor and extension personal finance expert for University of Arkansas System Extension - UAEX. Read more:
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2021/july2021/07-16-2021-Ark-BTS-Child-Tax-Credit%20.aspx
Eligible parents may see Advance Child Tax Credit payments in their accounts as early as this summer, said Laura Hendrix, associate professor and extension personal finance expert for University of Arkansas System Extension - UAEX. Read more:
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2021/july2021/07-16-2021-Ark-BTS-Child-Tax-Credit%20.aspx
07/13/2021
The Miller County Extension Service has a position open for the following:
SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program) Assistant
Duties include purchasing, preparing, coordinating and delivery of basic teaching materials in nutrition to area schools as well as other duties and responsibilities related to the SNAP-Ed program.
HS diploma or equivalent is required. Must have transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect. Must agree to a background check authorizing release of relevant Arkansas Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry records.
https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Texarkana/SNAP-Program-Assistant_R0004344
07/13/2021
A day full of jams & jelly is a day well spent.
07/10/2021
July Newsletter
07/06/2021
As you know, Carla Due was promoted to District Director over the Ouachita District, which left Miller County without an FCS Agent.
We are excited to announce that we have a new Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Varonica Kennedy.
Varonica is a Liberty Eylau graduate. She attended South Ark Community College in El Dorado AR where she obtained her Associates of Arts in Education. She then continued her education at U of A in Monticello where she obtained a Bachelor’s in Education.
Immediately following college Varonica begin working for El Dorado School District, where she taught a total of 6 years (first grade teacher, third grade teacher, activity teacher, technology teacher, reading specialist and finally as a School Counselor).
During this time, she also obtained her Master’s of Ed from SAU in Magnolia. Then in 2017, she relocated back to Texarkana where she began working for Texarkana Independent School District, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center, as a School Counselor. In June of 2019 she began working for Hope Public Schools, Hope High School, as a High School Counselor. She was with Hope Public Schools for 2 years.
Varonica is an active member in her community through the Junior League of Texarkana.
She says, "I am looking forward to my time here with the Division of Agriculture, I hope that I am able to assist the county and the community."
Be sure to drop her a message and welcome her to the Extension team!
As you know, Carla Due was promoted to District Director over the Ouachita District, which left Miller County without an FCS Agent.
We are excited to announce that we have a new Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Varonica Kennedy.
Varonica is a Liberty Eylau graduate. She attended South Ark Community College in El Dorado AR where she obtained her Associates of Arts in Education. She then continued her education at U of A in Monticello where she obtained a Bachelor’s in Education.
Immediately following college Varonica begin working for El Dorado School District, where she taught a total of 6 years (first grade teacher, third grade teacher, activity teacher, technology teacher, reading specialist and finally as a School Counselor).
During this time, she also obtained her Master’s of Ed from SAU in Magnolia. Then in 2017, she relocated back to Texarkana where she began working for Texarkana Independent School District, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center, as a School Counselor. In June of 2019 she began working for Hope Public Schools, Hope High School, as a High School Counselor. She was with Hope Public Schools for 2 years.
Varonica is an active member in her community through the Junior League of Texarkana.
She says, "I am looking forward to my time here with the Division of Agriculture, I hope that I am able to assist the county and the community."
Be sure to drop her a message and welcome her to the Extension team!
06/30/2021
How Swiss Emmentaler Cheese Is Made
How does emmentaller Swiss cheese from Switzerland get its holes? Watch to see ⬇️
06/26/2021
Food safety food recall due to Salmonella Outbreak. Read for more information ⬇️
SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled frozen cooked shrimp. Throw them away or return them to the store.
Recalled shrimp were sold under multiple brand names:
• 365
• Censea
• Chicken of the Sea
• CWNO
• Hannaford
• Honest Catch
• Meijer
• Open Acres
• Waterfront Bistro
https://bit.ly/3vXoWer
06/24/2021
Summertime in Arkansas events
It's HOT outside! Tomatoes are ripe, bugs are a-buzzin'! It is officially summer in Arkansas. Check out our resources and tips for having a safe summer ➡️ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/summer
06/24/2021
Want your kids to learn to make farmers market salsa, plus eat healthy? ⬇️
06/19/2021
Hospitality Management
Who knew there was a Pineapple Cafe on the UA Fayetteville campus featuring locally grown AR Foods?
06/17/2021
Learn how to grow & cook with green beans during this fun webinar that is FREE!!!
🍉 Don't miss out on these upcoming Grow Your Own Groceries Zoom presentations! There will be one tomorrow at 12p noon.
Register for these presentations: https://bit.ly/33Slx5d
06/17/2021
Learn 3 Summer Safety Tips
Sure is hot out there. Learn what you need to do to avoid heat exhaustion or stroke
06/16/2021
Upcoming ServSafe training course in Magnolia if anyone is interested.
UPCOMING: ServSafe Manager’s Course (August 4 -5, 2021)
Registration deadline: July 16, 2021
If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact the Columbia County Extension Office at 870-235-3720 or stop by our office at 206 West Calhoun, Magnolia, AR 71753. You can also email Jamie Collier at [email protected].
EDIT: Fee is $140 (Covers book & Testing Materials) -or- $60 (Covers recertification/retakes)
06/16/2021
06/15/2021
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📣 Arkansans will soon be able to sell more types of homemade food and drink products and in more locations after the passage of the Arkansas Food Freedom Act of 2021.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3xz8q5R
06/09/2021
Be sure to come out the the Grand Opening of the Gateway Farmers Market!
Annual Grand Opening is this upcoming Saturday, June 12th, 2021
7am - Noon!
*9:30 A.M. Texarkana Arkansas Police Department & Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department will be at the market showing off their police cars and firetruck!
*10:00 A.M. Texarkana Arkansas Mayor Allen Brown, Texarkana AR will read the Proclamation
*Hourly Drawings for fresh vegetables
*Free Grilled Vegetable samples will be given out
*Live Entertainment featuring The Hendrix Trio
*Miller County Red Dirt Master Gardeners will be having giveaways
& will be providing education on their new Pollinator Garden.
Come support our hard-working farmers who provide fresh, local vegetables every week to our community. There is no better place to be on a Saturday than your local farmer's market; where you know the veggies are grown local, jellies are homemade, and the baked goods are fresh!!
Here is the list of expected items available Saturday:
◉Vegetables:
Greens, Onions, Zucchini, Squash, Radishes, Beets, Peppers, Cabbage, Potatoes, Green Tomatoes, red tomatoes, green beans, and more.
◉USDA Meat.
◉Homemade Baked Goods,
◉Natural Body Products, Jellies, Lye Soap, Crafts, Local Honey, Fresh Eggs, and more.
We are located 602 East Jefferson Ave, Texarkana, AR. 71854
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06/07/2021
ChopChopFamily.org - Kids Club Vol. 31: Cherries
Check out the latest issue of Chop Chop magazine. It has a cherry sherbet recipe included!
KIDS CLUB VOLUME 31 Welcome to the latest issue of our ChopChop Kids Club newsletter! Juicy, red cherries are one of our favorite early summer treats (well, along with school letting out). You don’t need to do much to them, since they’re delicious just the way they are. But we have a couple of e...
06/07/2021
BETTER SNACKS — Gummy treats, created by food science students in a product development class at Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, are designed and created to reduce calories and sugar while adding functional foods that promote healthy snacking. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3clVs3a
BETTER SNACKS — Gummy treats, created by food science students in a product development class at Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, are designed and created to reduce calories and sugar while adding functional foods that promote healthy snacking. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3clVs3a
06/05/2021
Here is you June planting guide!
Hello, June! 💐
This month, you can start growing several foods: basil, gourds, popcorn, southern peas, collard greens, pumpkins, summer and winter squash, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, and pole beans! 🌽 🎃 🥒
Download our monthly gardening calendar bit.ly/uaex-planting-guide or contact your county agent for advice here: www.uaex.uada.edu/counties
06/01/2021
Visit the Arkansas Master Gardener's virtual auction. It is open to anyone.
You don’t need a green thumb to attend the Arkansas Master Gardeners auction this year. It’s online, open to all, and free to attend. Read more: https://bit.ly/3vIDnE3.
05/28/2021
Great opportunity to learn about growing blackberries & meet with experts.
Don't miss our Summer Blackberry Tour at the Fruit Research Station near Clarksville on June 9th from 2–6pm!
Cost to attend is $25 and includes dinner. The tour is free for members of the Arkansas Blackberry Growers Association. The deadline to register is June 4. Register: bit.ly/abga2021
Read more about the tour ➡️ https://bit.ly/3bXV4HU
05/25/2021
University of Arkansas System Extension - UAEX is working to help retail and tourism businesses financially recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Sn97jc.
University of Arkansas System Extension - UAEX is working to help retail and tourism businesses financially recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Sn97jc.
05/25/2021
Sometimes in life we end up in situations we simply can’t change. Radical acceptance is about fully accepting your reality in situations that are beyond your control. This doesn’t mean you approve of the situation, are giving up, or that it isn’t painful. You are still allowed to (and should!) feel however you feel, but by accepting that it is what it is, you give the problem less power over you and you can begin to move forward. Read more about accepting reality here:https://files.constantcontact.com/24f1db8f001/973bb45b-01cc-4205-b2e4-081aec466d1a.pdf
Sometimes in life we end up in situations we simply can’t change. Radical acceptance is about fully accepting your reality in situations that are beyond your control. This doesn’t mean you approve of the situation, are giving up, or that it isn’t painful. You are still allowed to (and should!) feel however you feel, but by accepting that it is what it is, you give the problem less power over you and you can begin to move forward. Read more about accepting reality here:https://files.constantcontact.com/24f1db8f001/973bb45b-01cc-4205-b2e4-081aec466d1a.pdf
05/22/2021
Farmers Markets are open! This happens to be my favorite. Go visit with the vendors & see what they have harvested fresh from the garden for you. 🪴
05/21/2021
Memorial Day is one of the two biggest grilling days of the year and before falling completely under the spell of smoke and char, it pays to remember that the principles of food safety still apply when cooking moves outdoors. https://bit.ly/3oFNXJm
Memorial Day is one of the two biggest grilling days of the year and before falling completely under the spell of smoke and char, it pays to remember that the principles of food safety still apply when cooking moves outdoors. https://bit.ly/3oFNXJm
05/21/2021
ServSafe class offered in Hope
05/19/2021
What To Do When You Can't Sleep - Life Extension
Do you toss and turn all night? It's an awful feeling, causing you to wake up groggy and grouchy. If you find yourself experiencing sleepless nights, settle in and check out these tips and tricks for getting some shut-eye from Life Extension
https://www.lifeextension.com/wellness/sleep-relaxation/what-to-do-when-you-cant-sleep?sourcecode=SHINE&utm_source=newsletter-omw&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SHINE&utm_content=article-main&utm_term=&M_BT=5060193278396
If you can't fall asleep and find yourself restless in the middle of the night, check out these tips and tricks for getting some sleep.
05/18/2021
Leisure and hospitality saw gains in jobs in April; however, the overall jobs performance in the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics’ “Employment Situation” didn’t live up to pre-report expectations. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3yhDojY
Leisure and hospitality saw gains in jobs in April; however, the overall jobs performance in the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics’ “Employment Situation” didn’t live up to pre-report expectations. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3yhDojY
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Spinach Song sang to the tune of Old McDonalds Farm
I bet this song gets stuck in your head! Teachers at Little Bitty City Enrichment Center teach other teachers the Spinach song to the tune of Old McDonalds Farm. They will be teaching their students this song next fall as they teach them the Grow It, Try It, Like It curriculum to encourage growing and trying fruits and vegetables as part of their Arkansas SNAP-Ed at UAEX program.
How do you fill muffin tins to make 800+ mini muffins without going crazy?!!! With a gallon size zip top baggie & cut a small hole in the corner! I mixed & Elena Nipper filled the muffin tins. University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)
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Today was our last Cooking Club at Union Elementary Da Vinci School. We made Breakfast Parfaits and the students LOVED them!! I think they will be making them at home this summer. As a graduation gift for completing the Cooking Club they received a MyPlate apron and cookbook to take home. We are starting them early with LIFE SKILLS! Enjoy our short slide show. #ILOVEmyjob #MillerCountyUAEX University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)
MyPlate @ Union Elementary 1st grade
It's always a good day when you get to work with 1st graders at Union Elementary Da Vinci School. University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX) Arkansas SNAP-Ed at UAEX
Come see us @ The Arkansas Flower & Garden Show. We are in the back left corner with Arkansas Style Soybeans & Rice. University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX) with Kris Elliott Boulton & @KatieCullum FCS agents in Saline & White Counties. I’m here until 5!!!
Garlic Ranch Chicken...yum yum!! Cook Your Way to a Healthier You cooking school!
Be on the lookout for my post tomorrow on Food Safety for the Win at Your Super Bowl Party & get this recipe for Dang Good Texas Chili https://bit.ly2DHIIIW
I just shredded chicken breast in less than 12 seconds for homemade Chicken & Dumplings for dinner tomorrow night! #triedandtruetips
Brooklyn worked hard to make her Strawberry Banana Smoothie today at our Wild About Wellness booth. Recipe listed in comments.
EFNEP Beans, Beans & More Beans lesson
EFNEP PA Casey Battles teaches school age youth @Red Lick Christian Preschool about protein with the Beans, Beans and More Beans lesson. They tried Ole Frijoles Dip and loved it! Be on the lookout for the recipe. I bet you will love it too! If you want to get your school age child in the EFNEP program, message me and I will tell you how. Arkansas EFNEP at UAEX University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)
Come see me at the Gateway Farmers Market grand opening! You might win free produce
Shredded chicken with a hand mixer? YES! I’ll never do it by hand again. Have you tried this?
When your workday includes picking up baby chicks for the 4-H poultry chain. Just imagine they will be laying eggs pretty soon.
A little something red in honor of Memorial Day 🇺🇸. To bad you can't smell its deliciousness
Ever wondered how they get the extra needles off trees? They shake them off.
2nd graders describing fresh and canned fruits.
How would you describe the difference between fresh and canned peaches? Here's what 2nd graders said in one of Miller County Elementary School said, after taste testing in a SNAP (Smart Nutrition Active People Class). I think they are geniuses myself and so in tune to food!! Kuddos!
How long has it been since you hula hooped? It's part of our Food, Fun, Fitness & Friends Quad County 4-H camp!!
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Hi, my name is Carla Due and I am your Miller County Extension Agent-Staff Chair and Family & Consumer Sciences. I have worked in Miller County Arkansas, (Texarkana is the county seat for reference) for over 29 years. I love when I have the opportunity to deliver research based educational programs in the areas of foods and nutrition, financial management, family life, aging and health. In the old days we would have called it Home Economics and there is a new term going around “adulting”. Well, we have been here over 100 years teaching that.
What could I help you with most? Cooking? Food preservation? Finances? Message me and let me know!" I’ll answer your question through messenger and possibly make a post for everyone to learn from.
You can also follow my pages to read my weekly Texarkana Gazette foods articles I have written for 23 years. I told y'all I’ve been here a while! https://www.uaex.edu/counties/miller/news/fcs/
You can learn more about what we do at: https://www.uaex.edu/about-extension/what-does-arkansas-extension-service-do.aspx
The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas' Division of Agriculture. With offices in all 75 counties, our faculty and staff provide educational programs and research-based information to the people of Arkansas. From agricultural programs to family financial management to youth education, we offer research based, educational programs that have immediate and practical applications.
Nearby government services
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Miller County Collector, Laura Bates
400 Laurel, Ste 111 -
Miller County Agriculture - University of Ark
1007 Jefferson Avenue -
Miller County Clerk, Stephanie L. Harvin
400 Laurel Suite 105 -
Miller County, Arkansas Circuit Clerk
412 Laurel Street -
Miller County Office of Emergency Management
409 Hazel St. -
Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department
416 E. 3rd St. -
819 N State Line Ave
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1st Choice Pregnancy Resource Center
602 Main St -
Texarkana Arkansas Police Department
100 N State Line Ave -
220 Texas Blvd
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City of Texarkana, Texas Office of Emergency
220 Texas Blvd -
Housing Authority of the City of Texarkana, T
1611 N Robison Rd
Other Government Organizations in Texarkana
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Texarkana Arkansas Police Department
100 N State Line Ave -
Miller County, Arkansas Circuit Clerk
412 Laurel Street -
Miller County Office of Emergency Management
409 Hazel St. -
Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department
416 E. 3rd St. -
Miller County Clerk, Stephanie L. Harvin
400 Laurel Suite 105
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Is there an Extension Get Fit program in Miller County, and if not how do we go about getting one? I have a friend who is "Walking Across Arkansas" with me, and she set a goal to be a certain size in time for a cruise early next year. She's hit a plateau and walking after work (she's on her feet most of the day) has become harder. Of course she knows to check with her Dr first, but we were discussing her starting with a few simple strength exercises, this might be a great motivator for her.
What is the best place to find out the most current Food Cottage laws for Arkansas. I am considering baking and selling cakes and cookies from home, but I am finding that many cities and/or counties require a business licence for this, however other items that can be sold at a Farmer's Market don't require this.
I thought it was only last year 3.1417 ?
Your articles are the best!