Johnson County 4-H agent named 2024 Arkansas Ag Woman of the Year

By Rebekah Hall
U of A System Division of Agriculture

LITTLE ROCK — As an underrepresented group within agriculture, it’s important for women to connect with their industry peers. Jeanie Rowbotham, Johnson County 4-H extension agent with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, was recently named 2024 Arkansas Ag Woman of the Year by Arkansas Women in Agriculture, an organization dedicated to educating and supporting women in the field.

SUPPORTING WOMEN IN AG — Jeanie Rowbotham said receiving the Arkansas Ag Woman of the Year award from the Arkansas Women in Agriculture organization has been a rewarding experience. Rowbotham has worked as an extension 4-H agent in Johnson County for 17 years. Evette Browning, past president of AWIA, hands Jeanie her award, flanked by vice president Michelle Horton. (Photo by Lindsey Holtzclaw, AWIA.)

Rowbotham and her husband, Theron, own and operate Infinity Ranch in rural Johnson County, where Rowbotham has worked as an extension 4-H agent since 2007. They have two children, Mae and Tate, and the family manages four commercial turkey houses contracted to Butterball as well as a commercial cow and calf operation.

Rowbotham said it has been rewarding to be recognized for her work in agriculture.

“Being named Ag Woman of the Year has been an amazing experience,” Rowbotham said. “My life’s work is positive youth development and agriculture education, so it is wonderful to be recognized — but more than that, I just appreciate being able to tell the story of Arkansas farmers and ranchers. So many women in this state are just like me: raising their families alongside livestock and working on the farm, while holding down an ag job in town and being leaders in their communities. I’m honored to represent Johnson County and all the incredible work happening here.”

The Arkansas Woman in Ag Award was established by Arkansas Women in Agriculture, or AWIA, in 2023 to celebrate the contributions of women to the agriculture industry. Evette Browning, past president of AWIA, said Rowbotham was chosen among 15 other applicants by the organization’s education committee.

“This committee invites two other leaders within the ag community to provide input and fair assessment,” Browning said. “Each applicant’s criteria are considered and ranked based on their stake in agriculture, significant impacts made, advocacy and the legacy they will leave for future generations. Many of our board members were excited to learn of Jeanie’s selection for this year’s Ag Woman of the Year Award, as they have been personally impacted by Jeanie’s dedicated service to agriculture.”

Rowbotham received the award on April 2 at the 2024 AWIA Conference, held in Hot Springs. Nearly 300 women from across the state gathered for seminars, classes and networking events during the two-day conference. After receiving her award, Rowbotham said she was approached by a college student from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

“She is also involved in 4-H and wanted to come talk to me, and I think that’s why organizations like Arkansas Women in Agriculture are important, because you get to connect with like-minded women that you normally wouldn’t meet,” Rowbotham said. “Meeting women in the industry and making those connections is priceless. If you can see her, you can be her.”

4-H and farming runs in the family

Rowbotham was raised on a hobby farm outside of Harrison, Arkansas, and her husband is an eighth-generation farmer from Haggarville. Rowbotham received a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Arkansas and a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from Arkansas Tech University. 

Rowbotham said she grew up very active in 4-H and has experienced the many benefits of the program.

“In my role as a 4-H extension agent, I provide human capital to the ag industry, and raising future ag leaders is something I take very seriously,” Rowbotham said. “I know this firsthand. I was once that 4-H member, and if it weren’t for the opportunities I was given in 4-H, I would not be the person I am today. I love providing that same experience for future generations.

“I will never lose sight of the fact that the most important thing I will ever raise on my farm is my children, but it's not exclusive to my farm — it is the same for your farm and household,” she said. “The driving force in my extension career is knowing the most important thing that my 4-H families will raise at their house is their children, too.”

Browning said Rowbotham exemplifies the values and mission of AWIA.

“Successfully juggling home life, a farm and a career is the true definition of a woman in agriculture,” Browning said.

Rowbotham said she encourages her peers to join AWIA for the guidance and support the organization offers.

“You can find mentors in the industry through professional networks, connect with women who share your passions and access opportunities to learn and grow in the industry,” she said. “You will get to meet and learn from diverse women from all around the state and build your tribe.”

To learn more about Arkansas Women in Agriculture, visit arwomeninag.org.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on X and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on X at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on X at @AgInArk. 

New instructors cultivate poultry youth programs

By Jessica Wesson
U of A System Division of Agriculture

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences are taking steps to further connect the state’s youth with the thriving Arkansas poultry industry.

NEW IN POULTRY — Andrew Bolton joined the Cooperative Extension Service as an instructor in November 2023.

The Department of Poultry Science recently hired two new poultry science instructors, hoping to bolster statewide recruiting efforts.

Andrew Bolton

Andrew Bolton joined the Cooperative Extension Service, the outreach and education arm of the Division of Agriculture, as an instructor in November 2023. In his new role, Bolton manages poultry youth activities across the state through 4-H and similar poultry youth programs. 4-H is designed to prepare young people to meet the challenges in their communities and provide youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime. 

“Andrew has an impressive background as a high school ag teacher and Pulaski County extension agent. Both experiences have prepared him well for this role in our program,” said David Caldwell, poultry science department head and director of the Center for Excellence for Poultry Science.

Bolton’s duties include coordinating the 4-H Poultry Chain distribution, conducting the 4-H poultry BBQ contests, poultry judging contests and assisting with in-school poultry projects.

“This is a vitally important position for stakeholders and youth throughout the state, and we clearly expect that Andrew’s leadership of these programs will allow them to be impactful and productive,” Caldwell added. “We are very glad he decided to join our program, and I look forward to working with him in the coming months and years.”

Bolton said he is excited to be part of a program that gave him his start in agriculture.

“I got my start in agriculture raising broilers for the state fair and judging poultry in FFA, so it’s exciting to get back to having a hands-on role in those events,” he said.

Bolton received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural education from the University of Arkansas.

RECRUITMENT CHIEF — Joshua Gilstrap joined the department on Jan.1. He is responsible for student recruitment and retention in the academic department for Bumpers College. (Division of Agriculture photo.)

Joshua Gilstrap

Joshua Gilstrap joined the department on Jan.1. He is responsible for student recruitment and retention in the academic department for Bumpers College.

“Having a robust undergraduate enrollment is very important for assisting our industry stakeholders with employment and staffing needs,” Caldwell said. “We are confident that Josh’s approach will allow us to meet our enrollment goals as a department.”

Gilstrap will work alongside Arkansas FFA and agriculture education teachers to conduct poultry judging contests and workshops for students. His other duties include high school visits, hosting prospective students on campus and developing the University of Arkansas Poultry Judging Team.

“He’s had a distinguished career as an agricultural education teacher in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas, and he has extensive experiences with FFA programs with a specific emphasis on poultry CDE competitions like poultry judging,” Caldwell said. “Josh’s main responsibilities involve directing programs for new undergraduate student recruitment. His experience leading high school FFA programs makes him uniquely qualified for this role with us, and we are already seeing new momentum within our recruitment program.”

Gilstrap said he is eager to give back to the poultry industry because of its impact on his life.

“As an agricultural teacher, I always enjoyed training teams and teaching about the poultry industry,” Gilstrap said. “I am excited to continue to help the next generation learn and grow into the industry leaders of the future.”

Gilstrap received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from the University of Arkansas and his master’s degree in educational leadership from Southern Nazarene University.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk.

March 17: Giving of the green for Arkansas 4-H

By Mary Hightower
U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

FERNDALE, Ark. — Arkansas 4-H, the state’s largest youth program, could use your help on March 17, a day when people are thinking about all things green.

“Green is our color,” said John Thomas, managing director of the Arkansas 4-H Foundation. “Having March 17 as our fourth annual ‘giving of the green day’ seemed to be a great reminder that we need your support.

“Each year, Arkansas 4-H distributes more than $150,000 in college and activity scholarships,” he said. “You can be sure your donation goes to a good cause. Please support us.”

Thomas said donations can be made online, or donors may text AR4H to 44321. He notes that when texting, donors will be asked to give a $44 default gift or donate a custom amount.

Arkansas 4-H members can attest to the personal growth opportunities the organization offers. There are some 130,000 youth involved with 4-H in Arkansas.

Arkansas 4-H awwards some $150K in scholarships each year.

“My experiences taught me a lot about seeing the whole picture and really understanding other perspectives,” said Jack Berryhill, a past Arkansas 4-H president. 4-H “gave me great insight into how others think and feel and how things affect them. That gave me understanding and compassion for wanting to work with others”

Diamond Jones, the current Arkansas 4-H president, said, “If you want a group of people who believe in you, who back you up, and who offer to teach you, I say join Arkansas 4-H. It’s definitely left a huge impact on the way I socialize with others, and I’ve learned so many skills that I wouldn’t have before."

Learn more about the Arkansas 4-H Foundation at arkansas4hfoundation.org.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on X and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on X at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on X at @AgInArk.

Childers, Ward named to ‘Most Influential’ list

LITTLE ROCK — Two members of the Arkansas 4-H Foundation board of directors are among those named as the state’s 250 most influential people by Arkansas Business.

Making this year’s list were Marvin Childers, president of The Poultry Foundation, and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward.

Ward and Childers serve on the board’s resource development committee. Ward is also on the asset management and operations committee. Both joined the board in 2019. 

NAMED MOST INFLUENTIAL — Marvin Childers, left, and Wes Ward, right, both members of the Arkansas 4-H Foundation Board, have been named to this year's Arkansas Business list of the 250 most influential leaders. (Images courtesy The Poultry Federation and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture)

“We’re proud of all of our board members and their support of Arkansas 4-H, and we’re always glad when their role in Arkansas is recognized like this,” said John Thomas, managing director of the Arkansas 4-H Foundation. “Mr. Ward and Mr. Childers have both served on our board for several years and have been great champions for Arkansas and Arkansas 4-H.”

Marvin Childers has been federation president since January 2007. Before joining The Poultry Federation, Childers also served in the Arkansas House from 2001 to 2006 and has practiced law with Friday, Eldredge & Clark since 2000. 

A native of northeast Arkansas, Wes Ward was appointed head of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture in 2015. An attorney, he has an LLM in agricultural and food law and a master of science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Arkansas. Ward also serves in the Marine Corps Reserve.

The Arkansas 4-H Foundation supports the youth development efforts of the Cooperative Extension Service by raising funds for scholarships and programs and to maintain the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center. The center is not only a hub for youth activities, but also a conference center that hosts corporate, non-profit and other organizational team-building and education activities.

In 2023 alone, the 4-H Foundation has provided just over $100,000 in scholarships for college and other learning activities.

“I want to congratulate Marvin and Wes for making Arkansas Business' 250 Most Influential Leaders,” said Bob Scott, director of the Cooperative Extension Service. “Well done gentlemen, and we are grateful for your leadership on the board as well as all the other interactions we have throughout the Division of Agriculture.”

Debbie Nistler, who heads the 4-H program in Arkansas, said, “We are blessed with an abundance of good people helping our cause. We appreciate both Wes and Marvin for investing their valuable time, expertise and enthusiasm in our efforts to help Arkansas youth make the best better.”

The Cooperative Extension Service is the outreach arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Visit the Arkansas 4-H Foundation online to learn more about its activities or donate.

Arkansas Business released its list on Tuesday.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on X and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on X at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on X at @AgInArk.

Arkansas 4-H members bring the heat to state barbecue contest, advance to nationals

By Rebekah Hall
U of A System Division of Agriculture

ROGERS, Ark. — Sixteen Arkansas youth put their grilling chops to the test at the 4-H State Barbecue Cook-Off, and the first-place winners in chicken and turkey barbecue will advance to the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER — Jeremiah Moix, 18, took first place in the chicken barbecue category with a recipe that focused on his grilling technique and used hickory chips to infuse the chicken with smoky flavor. (Photo submitted by the Moix family.)

The contest was held June 10 in Rogers at the 63rd Annual Poultry Festival, hosted by The Poultry Federation. Jeremiah Moix, 18, was the first-place chicken barbecue winner, and Blakley Thompson, 14, was the first-place turkey barbecue winner. Moix and Thompson will advance to the national competition, which will be held at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, from Nov. 15-16.

Moix has been a member of the Paron Lion’s Pride 4-H Club in Saline County for three years and has competed in the barbecue competition each year since joining.

“I’ve grown up watching my dad grill, so I already knew some basics,” Moix said. “It just sounded like a fun thing to do. We’d never cooked on charcoal, so I had to learn different techniques for that, and I got to learn how to cook chicken.”

Thompson has been a member of Clark County 4-H since he was 5 years old. Thompson said he also shows goats and lambs at the national level. This was his first year competing at the state level of the barbecue contest.

“I just fell in love with turkey because I like the taste of it, and I also like to turkey hunt,” Thompson said. “Turkey is all-around my favorite bird.”

The road to state

Sara Orlowski, assistant professor and extension poultry specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, coordinates the district and state 4-H barbecue contests. She said 4-H members first compete in the barbecue contest at the county level, starting in March and April. Those winners advance to the district level in one of four district barbecue contests held in Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Arkadelphia and Little Rock. Only 4-H’ers aged 14 and older can move on to the state-level contest.

“One of the big draws is that we hold the state barbecue contest for the 4-H kids at the Poultry Festival,” Orlowski said. “They grill in the morning, and then they spend the rest of the day at the festival. There’s usually a concert at night that the kids get a ticket to go to, so it’s a big weekend for them. They get to come up to Rogers and compete, but also have some fun afterward.”

At the county and district level, participants bring their own grills, but for the 16 youths who qualify for the state competition, a grill is provided for each of them. They then get to take that grill home with them as part of their reward for making it to the state level.

Orlowski said contestants are judged not only on the taste of their barbecue, but also on their preparation and food safety skills.

“There’s a section that they’re scored on before the product is even tasted,” she said. “They’re judged on how well they can light their charcoal grill, how they control their fire and how they put on sauces and check temperatures.”

Contestants also must prepare a trifold poster board with information about safe food handling and the poultry industry, as well as nutritional facts about their chosen meat. This accounts for a quarter of a contestant’s overall score.

Practice makes perfect

Moix said he begins preparing for the county barbecue contest early in the spring.

“Usually at the start of the season I probably haven’t grilled in a while, so for my first practice, I’ll light up the grill outside and I’ll do my food prep in the home kitchen,” Moix said. “But by the time of my last practice before the competition, I have everything set up outside. I’m trying to simulate the competition as much as I can. I come inside to get the chicken and take it outside to prepare it, just like I would in the competition, and I’m timing myself.”

Contestants are allotted two and a half hours from the time they light their grill to the presentation of their dish to the judges.

Moix said his family has tasted many versions of his chicken recipe and provided plenty of feedback.

“My harshest critics are my siblings,” Moix said. “I get pretty immediate feedback — they’ll tell me too much seasoning, or not enough seasoning, or I didn’t get enough smoke in this part of the meat.”

Thompson said that after qualifying in his county competition, he practiced every week for the district contest.

“I worked on getting my timing right,” Thompson said. “I marinated my turkey for the first hour while my fire was getting ready. And I actually didn’t put my turkey on the grates, I put foil down on the grates and then put my turkey on top of that. This was to render the spices and the vegetables that were on the turkey into it, to make it a better-tasting turkey.”

Moix said that over the years he’s competed in the barbecue contest, his recipe hasn’t changed much, but his technique has.

“What I try to go for is a very simple seasoning that’s not very strong or overpowering, but I add some hickory chips to the smoke,” he said. “Getting that into the chicken — which is sometimes harder to do than perfecting your seasoning — to keep it nice and moist, and get crispy skin without burning the skin, that’s really what I’m practicing each time. It’s a simple, good recipe, and it lets my actual grilling technique show through.”

Thompson said that on a trip to Puerto Rico with his family, they met a soldier who worked as a commercial chef, who influenced the flavors Thompson chose for his turkey recipe.

“I’ve always wanted to meet with a chef who’s been all over the country, so my recipe came from Puerto Rico,” he said. “We learned of these flavors from him and then tried them, and it improved the turkey in so many ways.”

The key to Thompson’s recipe is using lots of white vinegar in the marinade, which he says opens the pores of the meat and allows for garlic and peppers to infuse their flavors into the turkey.

Preparing for nationals

Moix said that at the national barbecue contest, competitors must give a 10-minute presentation on the poultry industry and respond to questions from judges.

“It’s a step up from the poster board, and then you have to go grill,” he said. “I’ve taken some speech classes in high school, so I’m pretty confident on that part.”

Thompson said he’s most looking forward to participating in the competition side of the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference, as in previous years he’s shown goats and lambs.

“I’m super excited to learn from other people who are big into this,” Thompson said. “Even at the state competition, people are like, ‘Oh, I’ve been here eight times,’ and it’s my first year. I’m excited to meet with the kids who are cooking those chicken and turkeys and have been there in past years and won that contest, to see what it does for you and how it helps.”

For their fellow 4-H’ers interested in the barbecue contest, Moix and Thompson both recommended plenty of practice and keeping a cool head during the competition.

“Every now and then I see people who have barely practiced, and they can sometimes do well based on luck, but if you want to perform well consistently, practice,” Moix said. “Know how much charcoal you’re going to use, know how much seasoning you’re going to use, so that at the competition, it just feels natural and like you’re cooking at home.”

The Arkansas 4-H youth development program is operated by the Cooperative Extension Service, the outreach arm of the Division of Agriculture.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk.

Record number of Poultry Chain participants learning animal husbandry, flock management

By Rebekah Hall
U of A System Division of Agriculture

LONOKE, Ark. — The sound of 38,000 peeping chicks filled the air at the Lonoke County Fairgrounds on April 12 as the birds awaited their distribution to more than 2,000 youth across Arkansas.

POULTRY CHAIN — On April 12, 38,000 two-day old chicks awaited distribution to more than 2,000 youth across the state. Arkansas 4-H and FFA members will raise the birds for poultry competitions at county, district and state level fairs this fall. The chicken distribution is part of the Poultry Chain program organized by the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. (Division of Agriculture photo.) 

The event marks the start of preparations for poultry contests at county, district and state fairs in the fall. It’s part of the Poultry Chain program organized by the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The program’s goal is to educate Arkansas 4-H youth about poultry management and animal husbandry.

Members of Arkansas 4-H and the National FFA Organization from 69 counties each received flocks of 15-16 two-day-old chicks. Scharidi Barber, extension poultry instructor for youth programs for the Division of Agriculture, said 2,260 youth will receive chicks this year— the largest number of participants in the program’s more than 40-year history.

“It has really taken off, and I think a lot of that has to do with egg prices, and everyone is wanting to raise their own,” Barber said. “I just hope they took into consideration the feed prices and that you don’t get eggs for five or six months. But when they do, they’ll have an awesome project in their backyard that they can expand on later in their program.”

Barber said participants learn and practice many skills through the project, but “the biggest thing is responsibility.”

“You now have a life you’re taking care of. It’s not like a plant that you water every now and then, it has a heartbeat,” Barber said. “It takes daily feed and water, and you have to provide the right environment, which we call husbandry. The husbandry that you provide will really show in the end. You’ll see the kids who win these competitions are the ones that had the best environment for their birds.”

Participants will raise Lohmann White chickens, a year-round egg layer that can begin laying eggs around 18 weeks. Barber said this breed is “more feed-efficient,” making them a cost-effective option for the program amid high feed prices.

“You can feed your birds less, and you’ll get higher egg production,” she said.

Level playing field

An additional benefit of all participants raising the same breed of bird is that this creates a level playing field for poultry competitions, Barber said.

“The cool thing about this project is that it’s probably the fairest project, as far as livestock and poultry goes,” she said. “It’s not like Mom or Dad could afford a better steer than somebody else. For this project, they are all the same genetics and all from the same hatch. At the end of the day, we find out who can raise the best bird using husbandry, environment and your feed program.”

Kaitlyn Caswell-Mogish, 15, a 4-H member in Lonoke County, began participating in the Poultry Chain at age 7 and said she looks forward to it every year.

BOUNTY OF BIRDS — Kaitlyn Caswell-Mogish, 15, picks up her order of chicks at the Poultry Chain on April 12. Caswell-Mogish is a member of the Lonoke 4-H Club and has participated in the Poultry Chain since age 7. She said her favorite part is "getting to exhibit the hard work I’ve put in by showing my Poultry Chain" at county, district and state fairs. (Division of Agriculture photo.) 

“My favorite part is getting to exhibit the hard work I’ve put in by showing my Poultry Chain,” Caswell-Mogish said. “That blue ribbon, when you get it, is an amazing thing because it shows that you put in the time and effort to raise quality animals. It teaches you responsibility and the basics of managing a bigger flock.”

On her family’s farm, Caswell-Mogish also raises rabbits. When she’s finished exhibiting her Poultry Chain birds, she puts them with the rest of her family’s flock, and members of her community purchase eggs from them. She said participating in 4-H has inspired her future career plans.

“Through 4-H, it sparked a love for agriculture, and I’m planning to become an ag teacher in the future,” she said.

Learning economics

Like Caswell-Mogish, Barber said many Poultry Chain participants begin selling their birds’ eggs, creating a sustainable project with educational and monetary benefits.

“When these birds reach sexual maturity and start laying, kids can turn it into an economics project,” Barber said. “They ask, ‘How can I make money off of this?’ They look up the proper ways to do this, including the Arkansas laws for it, so they can sell their eggs properly and turn it into a business. Then we have little entrepreneurs everywhere. It’s a really great project that doesn’t take a whole lot of space, and they can breed their birds and continue the cycle.”

For more information about Arkansas 4-H poultry science programs, visit the Cooperative Extension Service’s 4-H Plant and Animal Science website.   

Arkansas 4-H is a youth development program operated by the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the Division of Agriculture. The program teaches participants life skills through the “learn by doing” model. Program participants gain knowledge through non-formal, science-based, experiential education activities.

For more information about 4-H, contact your local county extension agent or visit 4h.uada.edu.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk.