UADA Cleveland County

A New Light Shines In Cleveland County
Volume 19

4-H Blacksmith Club

2024 Fall Bangs Announcement

UAM AG Alumni Association Scholarship Fundraiser

Help support our agriculture students through the UAM Ag Alumni Association's Robert Kirst & Kelly Bryant Scholarship Fundraiser. The association will be taking orders for Boston butts until quotas are met. Contact Dr. Rocky Lindsey or an agriculture student to order a smoked-to-perfection Boston butt today!! 🐷💚

Perilla Mint

Last Tuesday we had our final session of the Mediterranean Diet Training. Thank you to everyone that attended and a big thank you to Ms. Lataaka Harvey FCS Agent in Calhoun County for partnering with Cleveland County to implement this program. The Mediterranean Diet Plan is a diet that describes a dietary pattern characteristic of those living in regions around the Mediterranean Sea. Although it is called a "diet", the Mediterranean Diet is not about cutting calories and restricting foods like many popular diet trends in America today. Instead, it is a way of life that involves enjoying a wide variety of whole, nourishing foods with friends and family, as well as practicing an active lifestyle. Throughout the 3 sessions, participants prepared a variety of dishes with common foods that blend the Mediterranean style of eating with traditional Southern food culture to help people eat healthier and become more physically active. Adapting this eating style into your everyday life has been proven to help reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and improve outcomes for those living with these conditions. We hope to put this workshop on again in the near future. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!

Last Monday two of our outstanding 4-hers helped Ms. Danielle present to the Cleveland County quorum court. They both spoke about all the fun and educational learning experiences they have encountered while being in Cleveland County 4-H. Thank you to Cleveland County quorum court and Judge Jimmy Cummings for allowing the 4-Hers on the agenda for the month of October. So proud of Elli Lucker and Brayden Frey

𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟮 - This is a proposed constitutional amendment via the citizen initiative process. Sponsors seek to remove authorization currently in the Arkansas Constitution for a casino to open in Pope County. Issue 2 would void a state license recently issued to operate a casino in Russellville.
If Arkansas voters approve more casino licenses in a future statewide vote, Issue 2 would then require county Quorum Courts to hold local elections on casino operations.
Issue 2 is being challenged in court. The Arkansas Supreme Court is reviewing whether votes cast for or against Issue 2 on Election day will be counted.

Find our fact sheet and video on Issue 2 at uaex.uada.edu/issue2

𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟯 - This is a proposed constitutional amendment via the citizen initiative process. Sponsors seek to expand the Arkansas Medical Ma*****na Program that voters originally approved in 2016.

Issue 3 is being challenged in court. The Arkansas Supreme Court is reviewing whether votes cast for or against Issue 3 on Election day will be counted.

Find our fact sheet and video on Issue 3 at uaex.uada.edu/issue3

𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟭 - This is a proposed constitutional amendment from the Arkansas legislature seeking to expand the types of scholarships funded by the Arkansas Lottery to include attending vocational and technical institutes.

Arkansas voters will decide whether to approve this proposal on their Nov. 5 ballot. Find our fact sheet and video on Issue 1 at uaex.uada.edu/issue1

Burn Ban!!

BURN BAN ISSUED FOR CLEVELAND COUNTY - County Judge Jimmy Cummings has informed the Herald that a county burn will begin a noon today (Thursday, Oct. 10) and will continue until further notice. Cummings said persistent dry weather combined with lower humidity as created ideal wildfire conditions.

2025 Internship Program

Are you or someone you know an incoming college junior or senior?

Check out our 10-week summer 2025 internship for County Extension Agents! This 10-week PAID internship will allow students the opportunity to live life as a county extension agent for the summer.

It is a very competitive process and only 15 slots are available. Applications will close January 31.

APPLY TODAY ➡ https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/County-Extension-Agent-Intern_R0062281

Share this with a college student looking for great real-world experience!

Ag-Tech Career

Discover the innovative world of agriculture technology!

Join us for an exciting career exploration program where you’ll meet industry experts, experience cutting-edge tech, and see how technology is transforming farming.

The Ag-Tech Career Exploration (ACE) program introduces high school students (ages 16-19) to advanced technologies in agriculture.

The program includes:

🌽 Introduction to cutting-edge technology
🌽 Four in-state study tours
🌽 International study tour
🌽 Hands-on project
🌽 Most expenses paid

It is designed for high school juniors and seniors (ages 16-19) interested in pursuing careers that utilize agricultural technology such as drones, sensors, food genetics, and robotics.

Through tours in Arkansas and abroad, hands-on experiences, and job shadowing, participants learn about the benefits of agricultural technology.

Applications are OPEN now and close on November 1, 2024. Learn more and register ➡️ www.uaex.uada.edu/ace

Tar Spot Fungus

Decorative corn stalks bearing tar spot fungus reported in Arkansas A fungal disease that has caused yield losses in corn has recently been found in Arkansas — on decorative corn stalks, said Terry Spurlock, extension plant pathologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Greetings!

We are launching a new program entitled Beginning Farmer Training and Mentoring of Conservation Practices and Partnerships. This program is grant funded and free for participants.

The overall goal of the program is to aid beginning farmers by combining training and mentoring into a certification program focused on increasing beginning farmers’ participation in conservation programs. Farmer participation includes increasing the probability of completing conservation plans and implementing conservation practices. Beginning farmers face many challenges and may benefit from a support network that includes experienced farmers.

A needs assessment survey for mentor and beginning farmers to complete has been developed. We would like to send it to veteran and beginning farmers by October 15th.

If you are willing to do so, please distribute the following link to your county distribution list: https://uaex.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cH2pnBKWQgzj4jA

Attached is a social media post with images if you are willing to share the needs assessment on any of your social media platforms.

If you have an interest in being a part of this grant, including being a host site for future trainings, please contact Keith Harris. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Keith Harris, [email protected].

Twig girdlers (adult beetles)

Fall Fire Ant Application

OCTOBER Garden Guide

Spoooooky October is finally here! The weather has cooled down, some leaves are changing color, and autumn is officially in full swing.

Some of the foods you can plant in your garden this month include: winter peas, lettuce, shallots, leeks, garlic, collards, mustard, kohlrabi, turnips, and spinach! 🧄

Questions? Reach out to your county agent. Find yours at uaex.uada.edu/counties

Download our monthly gardening calendar ➡https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/MP422_03.2020.pdf

Happy Fall, y'all!

A New Light Shines in Cleveland
Volume 18

Please take a few minutes to complete the 2024 – 2025 Cleveland County Program survey. You can access the survey by copying the link and pasting into your search engine bar or by scanning the QR code. If you have any questions or need any additional help with the survey please contact the Cleveland County Extension Office at 870-325-6321. Your input is greatly appreciated!
https://uaex.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nWO1J7pnMmFM0u

Backyard Poultry 101

Please join us for Mediterranean Diet training in partnership with Calhoun County, beginning on September 24th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room. Spots are limited to only 12 spots available. This workshop will cost $25.00 per participant. This workshop will be a multi-session event. In order to sign up, all participants must be able to attend two of the three sessions. Please call the Cleveland County Extension office at (870)325-632… See more

Calling all EHC ladies! Please join us for our upcoming multi-county officer training on October the 17th, by helping us "put the pieces together". Details can be found below on the flyer. RSVP by calling the Cleveland County Extension Office. The last day to sign up is October 10th. For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jenny Wright Cleveland County Council President (870)723-2258 or Cleveland County Extension Office at (870) 325-6321.

2024 Cleveland County Fair