Columbia County Extensions - UADA

06/02/2026

We still have a few spots available!

05/29/2026

We had a great time at our Pond Management Workshop! Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success.

A special thank you to Scott Jones from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for sharing his expertise and providing valuable information on pond management practices. We also want to thank the Magnolia Housing Authority for hosting us and providing a welcoming space for the workshop.

We are especially grateful for our County Extension Agent Interns, who stepped in and helped everything run smoothly throughout the event. Their hard work and willingness to assist made a big difference.

05/28/2026

Today we wrapped up our Crabgrass Demo. Thank you to SAU Ag department, SAU Farm, and Dr. Kubesch for letting us work with him on this project!

05/27/2026

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for Arkansas State Fair livestock validation is July 15th.

Please use the link below to get your envelopes:
https://www.arkansasstatefair.com/p/getinvolved/livestock

Once you have envelopes, please contact our office to schedule a time to pull hair for validation.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you!

05/26/2026

This morning we worked on setting up a Prickly Sida (“Tea W**d”) control demonstration. Faith and I had the opportunity to sharpen our w**d ID skills, get hands-on experience with sprayer calibration, and, of course, suited up in our beautiful PPE! (Not pictured 😄)

Now here comes the rain🌧️

05/23/2026

The Columbia County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Our office will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/21/2026

🌟 Attention Columbia County 4-H’ers! 🌟

It’s time to get ready for District O’Rama! 🍀🎤🌲🐓

Join us for a District O’Rama Practice on:

📅 March 27, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Columbia County Extension Office

This is a great opportunity to practice presentations, demonstrations, public speaking, and contest skills before the big day! Whether you are competing for the first time or are a seasoned 4-H member, we encourage everyone to attend and sharpen their skills.

05/21/2026

Please help us welcome Faith Turner as our UADA County Extension Agent Intern for the summer! ☀️🌱

Faith recently graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a degree in Agricultural Business, and we are excited to have her join our team this summer.

Today, we spent the day making site visits, monitoring and collecting data from county demonstrations, and attending a Farm Bureau meeting. We’ll also be at the Cattlemen’s meeting tonight!

If you see us out in the county this summer, be sure to give Faith a warm welcome!

05/20/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for next Friday!

Pond Management Workshop

Join us on May 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Magnolia Housing Authority for a Pond Management Workshop.

Topics Include:
W**d Management
Water Quality
Farm Pond Programs

Perfect for landowners, farmers, and pond owners.

Lunch is provided, so please contact our office at 870-235-3720!

05/19/2026

Way to go Columbia County Master Gardeners!

🌱 Happy Plant Something Day! 🌸

Today, the City of Magnolia would like to recognize and thank the Columbia County Master Gardeners for their hard work and dedication to our community. They spend countless hours caring for the Cecil Traylor Wilson Garden, and they have also played a huge role in helping the Downtown Magnolia District merchants and the Columbia County Courthouse plant the beautiful hanging baskets around our Historic Magnolia Square.

Their time, effort, and care help make Magnolia a prettier place for all of us to enjoy. Thank you for your dedication to our community and for helping beautify Magnolia — one plant at a time. 🌿 Columbia County Extensions - UADA