Ashley County Extension Homemakers

09/21/2017

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)

The variable oakleaf caterpillar is back and engaging in their typical attention-seeking behavior. Not to worry, they mean no harm to your oak trees. They're just very hungry caterpillars.

07/29/2017

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)

For most Arkansans, figs are a backyard crop, grown and utilized for our desires, but one North Little Rock man may have cornered the most unique niche market in the state. Extension horticulture specialist Dr. Amanda McWhirt weighs in on the potential of figs as a commercial crop.

04/29/2017

Kirk’s bird house trellis

Kirk’s bird house trellis

A Birdhouse Trellis with Flea Market Style A trellis for the birds! Kirk Willis was winging it when he came up with this idea for a trellis screening off one

03/02/2017

The Seed Guy

COMPANION PLANT LAYOUT FOR YOUR RAISED BEDS

Here is a great layout of Companion Vegetables and Herbs that you can plant together in your Spring Garden. If you want to stay away from harmful synthetic chemicals and pesticides, and grow Organically, the best way to do that is to select plants for your garden that will help control and repel your insect pests. Check out our Heirloom Seed Pkg at The Seed Guy that gives you a Free 14 Variety Companion Herb Pkg as a bonus https://theseedguy.net/home/46-64-variety-spring-garden-heirloom-seed-package.html Thank you and God Bless You and Your Family. :)

03/01/2017

What community issue is most important to you?

02/24/2017

Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have a long history of supporting local 4-H and FFA programs and activities.

Tag the students you know who benefited from these programs!

www.AECC.com/community/arkansas-ffa-and-4H

01/30/2017

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)

Did you know the invasive emerald ash borer has been confirmed in 14 Arkansas counties? Did you also know that It is illegal to move any species of firewood or hardwood, or any ash tree products out of a quarantine zone? Our Baxter County agriculture agent Mark Keaton lists the counties included in the quarantine area and how to spot ash borer infestation in your trees. And remember: buy local, burn local!

01/30/2017

Arkansas 4-H Horse Program

Arkansas 4-H Horse Program

For those that are interested in attending Spring Break Horse Camp, registration will open on 4-H Online February 1st (Wednesday) at 2:00 pm. Don't be late, it sells out quick!

01/30/2017

12 Tomatoes

12 Tomatoes

Texas Trash Bean Dip

Written recipe: http://bit.ly/2kcxHAx

01/30/2017

SoDelicious

SoDelicious

We know you are hungry, and we know what you need: it's called B&M Pie! :D

For more cooking ideas please download http://sodl.co/recipes

UPDATE: Here is the recipe. You asked for it! Proceed on your own. :)

Ingredients:
10 ounces bacon, sliced
2 cups ground beef
Salt
Pepper
Paprika powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella
¼ cup bell pepper, different color slices
3 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 F / 220 C.
Lay the bacon slices in a 10-inch pie pan. The strips have to cover the entire bottom of the pan, and they have to hang out over the side of the dish.
Put the ground beef into the pie pan and extend it with your hands.
Sprinkle the salt, the pepper and the paprika powder.
Add the shredded mozzarella to cover the ground beef.
Top it with the bell pepper slices.
One by one, roll the bacon slices to the middle of the pie pan.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and the honey.
Spread the soy sauce and honey mixture, using a silicone brush, over the bacon and beef pie.
Bake it for 45 minutes.
Serve it warm!

01/20/2017

Owsley County Extension Service

Potential Refund Delays for EITC and CTC Recipients
The IRS will delay release of Tax refunds that include the EITC or the refundable part of the CTC until February 15, 2017. This will enable the IRS to verify income reported on those returns to help prevent identity theft and erroneous refunds.

01/14/2017

Ashley County Fair

Ashley County Fair

2017 Ashley County Fair is set for September 9-16.

01/10/2017

Potpourri meeting in the morning 1/10 @ 11am in the Crossett library meeting room. Please come join us as we start planning our new year!

10/26/2016

Tastemade

Tastemade

Holiday Muddy Buddies - or "Reindeer Chow"

Recipe: http://taste.md/2gQnsQt

09/21/2016

Ag 101

Ag 101

This poem by Paul Harvey never grows old and today is National Farmer's Day. Thank you Mr. Harvey!

09/13/2016

Ashley County Fair

If you or someone you know can help out please call the numbers listed!

Attention: Needed dedicated volunteers Police Officers, Firemen, Teacher's, Coaches, etc.
We need some volunteers to sit in our dunking booth Wednesday - Saturday 6pm.-9 pm can you give 1 hour of your time please. Contact Donna Collier 870-500-0767 or 870-853-7345

09/02/2016

Ashley County Fair

Ashley County Fair

UPDATED INFORMATION:
PLEASE SHARE!

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are having to change the dates of the carnival and the concert. The dates are now Wednesday, September 14-Saturday, September 17. (One week earlier). Armband night is still Thursday AND Saturday night for $20, purchase at the ticket booth. The McClendon Worship Band will be performing Wednesday the 14th at 7pm. Please bring your lawn chairs for an outdoor concert!! All other events will continue as previously scheduled beginning with the horse show on Saturday the 17th. PLEASE SHARE!!! We hope to see you this year!

08/11/2016

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Extension (UAEX)

Amazing!

Apiculture expert Jon Z uncaps the honeycombs at today's honey extraction event!

08/11/2016

You would be amazed at how many beekeepers there are in Ashley County.

Amazing turnout for the honey extraction event today in Little Rock! Specialist Jon Z along with UA grad students show kids the difference between honey and bumble bees as well as how a beekeeper extracts honey from beehives.

06/08/2016

Obituary for Willene Barnett Stinson | Jones Funeral Home

Very sad time for ACEHC. One of our own has passed on to a better place. Mrs Willene Stinson was a very dedicated and loyal member of ACEHC for many year until her health got the better of her and she could no longer attend meetings. We will miss you dearly, until we meet again flying high up in the sky with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Willene Barnett Stinson, age 86, of Crossett, AR passed away on June 6, 2016 at Audrey’s Special Home. She was born on January 18, 1930 in Crossett, AR to her parents, Leonard Elzie and Ollie Mae Doss Barnett. Mrs. Stinson was a homemaker and a member of Jarvis Chapel...

05/30/2016

Thank you to those who have served, those who have lost loved ones during service, and those who are and will serve. Remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice of their life for our freedom on this Memorial Day.

05/20/2016

HGTV

Are you storing your produce completely wrong?

04/27/2016

Ashley County Extension Homemakers

04/27/2016

Ashley County Extension Homemakers's cover photo

04/27/2016

CDC

CDC

The use of antibiotics is the single most important factor leading to antibiotic resistance around the world. Antibiotics can kill healthy bacteria in the gut and allow drug-resistant bacteria to grow in its place and take over. Learn how antibiotic resistance happens in this animation and find out how you can fight against antibiotic resistance at 1.usa.gov/1HVB7Jq

04/27/2016

CDC

CDC

Traveling abroad for spring break or summer vacation? Measles could be a plane ride away; the disease is still common in many countries. Make sure you are up to date on your measles vaccine, and bring home fun souvenirs—NOT measles! 1.usa.gov/1L6UKAY

04/27/2016

CDC

Anyone can get food poisoning. In fact, 1 in 6 Americans get sick each year. Learn what you can do to protect you and your loved ones. The 4 simple steps to food safety are Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. go.usa.gov/cuxJQ

04/27/2016

CDC

is the most common cause of diarrhea globally, and every year it causes over 200,000 deaths. The highest rates of death are among young children and the elderly. A new PLoS.org collection provides key information needed to further the development of a much-needed norovirus vaccine. bit.ly/1YS9VnY

04/27/2016

CDC

CDC

Couples in which a man has been diagnosed with Zika or had symptoms of Zika should consider using condoms correctly every time they have s*x or should not have s*x for at least 6 months after symptoms begin. Learn more: 1.usa.gov/1RXMdb9

04/12/2016

4H leader training in Drew County. Lots of hands on activities including painting, making a robocar, and role playing just to name a few.

03/31/2016

Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:30-2:30pm is the date set for the next Mediterranean Cooking School in the EH room Courthouse Annex in Hamburg.

To Register call 870-853-2080 by April 15, 2016. Class cost $25.
The Mediterranean diet is associated with lower risks of heart disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes and obesity..
You will have the opportunity to learn more about this healthy way of eating by participating in the Mediterranean Cooking School.
You will learn to make delicious traditional recipes from France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Morocco. This is a hands on class, so wear your comfortable shoes and bring your appetite!
PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

03/31/2016

Thursday, April 14, 2016 is the date set for the Spring Extension Homemakers Council Program to be held in the EH room Courthouse Annex in Hamburg.

Registration will begin at 9:30am and the program will start promptly at 10am. the speaker will be Mr. Sean McIntosh, Program Coordinator with I-CAN (Increasing Capabilities Access Network of Little Rock.)

Each club will give a brief report of activities since the last council program. The club responsibilites are as follows:
Hostess is Potpourri
Decorations is Springhill
$10 Silent Auction items is all clubs
Potluck and Auction items everyone.

Please bring a guest with you to the council program. Hopefully we can encourage them to join EHC.

03/31/2016

ExtensionGetFit Fitness Classes meet each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am - 11:00am at the Crossett Public Library Community room located at 1700 South Main in Crossett. The cost is $12 for the year. The class participants will need to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. A limited supply of dumbbells will be available at the class for participants to use.
Research shows that strength reaining iproves balance and energy, tones body, improves bone density, improves arthritis symptoms, increases flexib ility and strength, and reduces risk for diabetes and heart desease, reduces depression and improves sleep. Please call the extension office at 870-853-2080 for more information.