Crawford County Extension Office

Crawford County Extension Office Whether it’s agriculture, 4-H, community development, or family and consumer sciences, our Crawford County office is at your service. Ms.

As part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, we bring research-based education to Crawford County agriculture, businesses, families and 4-H members. Welcome to the Crawford County Office, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service We are a part of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service’s statewide network and the U of A System’s Division of Agriculture. Our mission

is to provide research-based information through non-formal education to help all Arkansans improve their economics, well-being, and quality of life. Our Staff
Herb Ginn, CEA-Agriculture, Staff Chair

Tristin Bolton, CEA-Family and Consumer Sciences. She attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah Oklahoma where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human and Family Sciences. She completed her Master’s Degree in Human Environmental Sciences in 2016 at the University of Arkansas. While living in Oklahoma she worked her way through the Cherokee and Muskogee County offices as a secretary, program assistant and final an FCS Educator. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and volunteering. Brandi Davis, 4-H Program Assistant joined the Crawford County Extension Office almost 5 years ago. Davis is a seasoned alumni of the 4-H program. Originally from Bee Branch, Arkansas Davis obtained her Bachelor’s degree in health administration from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Davis is a mother of two children Hayden and Clay. They currently reside in Rudy area and have a variety of livestock projects. She enjoys spending time with her family, the outdoors and basketball. Chelsea White is the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Assistant at Crawford and Sebastian County Cooperative Extension. She joined the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture in November of 2019. White is a Sebastian County native and received her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in May of 2017. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, s*x, gender identity, s*xual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Looking for an activity for your homeschool 4-H members or an after-school activity? Join us next Thursday for a drop-in...
08/25/2026

Looking for an activity for your homeschool 4-H members or an after-school activity? Join us next Thursday for a drop-in craft day at the Crawford County Extension Office. We will have craft stations set up in the back all day for kiddos to get creative and express their inner artist.🎨🖌

All crafts can be entered into the Crawford County Fair, and coloring sheets for the Fair Coloring Contest will be available🖍

Please register in Z-Suites or call the office to register so we can estimate the amount of supplies to provide.

Call the Crawford County Extension Office at 479-474-5286 or email [email protected] with any questions you may have.

🐮🐔Reminder: Poultry Testing, Livestock Check-in, and Fair Clean-up Day are this Saturday, August 29th. Poultry testing w...
08/25/2026

🐮🐔Reminder: Poultry Testing, Livestock Check-in, and Fair Clean-up Day are this Saturday, August 29th. Poultry testing will begin at 8 AM and conclude at 11 AM. Fair Clean-up and Livestock Check-in will begin at 9 AM and end when finished. Clean-up is mandatory for all livestock exhibitors. Be sure to bring shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, and any other equipment you may need🧹🪏

Did you know Crawford County is participating in the Statewide Okra Demonstration? We have our very own trial at the Veg...
08/21/2026

Did you know Crawford County is participating in the Statewide Okra Demonstration? We have our very own trial at the Vegetable Research Station in Kibler, testing three different varieties of okra: Clemson Spineless, Jade, and Jambalaya 2.0.

Along with testing the three different varieties, we are testing whether seeds soaked overnight in water or dry-sown seeds grow better. While the overnight soaked seeds broke to the soil surface first, more of the dry-sown seeds germinated and survived to maturity.

We have collected three harvests on the Jade variety starting on August 13th. Our first harvest on Clemson Spineless was this morning, August 21st. Check out the snapshots of the soaked-seed and dry-sown-seed harvests.

08/21/2026

⚠️🔥 Wildfire risk continues to climb across Arkansas, with all 75 counties now at moderate risk or higher, and 68 counties under active burn bans as of 8/19/26.

Dry conditions have spread quickly in recent weeks, and forecasters expect above-normal fire potential across southern and eastern Arkansas through the rest of August.

A few things to keep in mind as conditions stay dry:
🔥 Check for a burn ban in your county before doing any outdoor burning
🏡 Homeowners near wildland areas can find defensible space tips through Firewise USA
🌲 Forest landowners should plan for a shorter prescribed burn season this fall
🚒 Volunteer fire departments should prepare for increased call volume

Numbers to Save:
📞 Report a wildfire: 1-800-468-8834
📋 Report a prescribed burn before ignition: 1-800-830-8015

For the most up-to-date, county-by-county risk levels and burn ban status, check the Arkansas Department of Agriculture 's new wildfire dashboard here: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/34991c7fefb64ad7a89cb3905d1c6398

Agriculture Agent Hanna Cravens led the Houseplant Care Workshop at the office yesterday afternoon. 20 excited participa...
08/21/2026

Agriculture Agent Hanna Cravens led the Houseplant Care Workshop at the office yesterday afternoon. 20 excited participants learned how to care for their houseplants, then participated in a friendly game of Plant Bingo with prizes donated by local businesses and organizations. 🌿 All attendees brought home a water propagation cutting of a Heartleaf Philodendron to apply the knowledge they gained during the workshop.

Special thank you to our donors who made it possible-
The Plant Shed of Van Buren
Crabtree Farms Produce
Arnold Family Farm Store
Crawford County Farm Bureau - Women's Leadership Committee
C.King Tropicals and More.
Williams Florist and Gifts
44 Farms and Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Yeager's Hardware of Van Buren
Vickie Wiedower

Yesterday was the first of two "Freezer Meal Workshops", where participants learned strategies to save themselves money,...
08/18/2026

Yesterday was the first of two "Freezer Meal Workshops", where participants learned strategies to save themselves money, time, and stress by incorporating freezer meals into their weekly routine. If this looks as fun as it was, join us on the 31st in Van Buren for our last class on this subject. You'll get to take prepare and take home a chicken enchilada meal. See the flier for details.

08/17/2026

Keep the excitement going after the parade! 🤠🐴

Once the 2026 Crawford County Fair Parade wraps up, head over to the fairgrounds for the Equine Expo beginning at 12:00 PM!

Registration takes place from 8:00–10:00 AM, and the Expo kicks off immediately following the parade, making it the perfect way to continue your day at the fair.

Whether you're a horse enthusiast or just looking for another great family-friendly event, you won't want to miss it!

For more information, visit https://www.thecrawfordcountyfair.com/livestock

08/17/2026

Home Economics entries are officially OPEN! 🧵

Ready to show off your creativity at the 2026 Crawford County Fair? Whether you've been baking, canning, sewing, quilting, crafting, or creating something special, now is the time to enter!

🔗 Enter online here: https://showman.app/shows #/2026-crawford-county-fair-2aa4

For entry information, rules, schedules, and everything you need to know about this year's fair, visit thecrawfordcountyfair.com.

There is still time to call and RSVP for the Houseplant Care Workshop on August 20th!🪴LIMITED TO ONE BINGO CARD PER TICK...
08/13/2026

There is still time to call and RSVP for the Houseplant Care Workshop on August 20th!🪴

LIMITED TO ONE BINGO CARD PER TICKET/PERSON

Venture down to the Crawford County Extension Office on August 20th at 5:30 pm for the Houseplant Care Workshop!🪴

Agriculture Agent Hanna Cravens will discuss basic houseplant care, then lead a discussion on frequently asked questions about common houseplant species. We will conclude with a gamble-free game of Plant BINGO. Everyone will go home with a prize!

Please call the Crawford County Extension Office at (479) 474-5286 to pre-register for the event. Payment can be received beforehand at the office or at the door.

We have gotten a few reports of Fall Armyworm sightings in the county. Be sure to maintain a scouting schedule on your p...
08/07/2026

We have gotten a few reports of Fall Armyworm sightings in the county. Be sure to maintain a scouting schedule on your pastures to properly time your control measures.🐛

The Fall Armyworm (or FAW) is a summer/fall pest primarily affecting bermudagrass, but can also affect newly established winter annuals, fescue, and orchardgrass.

Fall Armyworm damage often results in areas of browned or "burnt up" patches. The area of damage often grows as the armyworms move to consume more foliage.

Appropriate scouting should include examining at least 10 one sq. ft. samples at random across the field. Keep in mind that female FAW moths prefer to lay eggs in areas of abundant growth; be sure to include a few of these areas in your samples. Infestations usually occur in waves about one month apart. Take note of the initial infestation date and scout at a minimum of no more than 2 weeks after that date. If noticing an overlapping population, do not wait the two weeks to start scouting for the second infestation.

Check out the infographic below or the publication FSA-7083 on Managing Armyworms in Pastures and Hayfields, located at the link here-
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/fsa-7083.pdf

Address

105 Pointer Trl W
Van Buren, AR
72956

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+4794745286

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