The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is canceling, postponing or moving some Cooperative Extension Service events online over the next eight weeks.
The division is following guidelines to stem the spread of COVID-19, according to a news release.
This list is not exhaustive. If people planned to participate in an event and are unsure of the status, they should contact a county extension office or the event organizer. A directory of county offices can be found at https://www.uaex.edu/counties/default.aspx.
• The Hot Spring County Master Gardeners are conducting their annual plant sale, which runs through April 20, via Facebook this year. Visit www.facebook.com/events/178356683461841/. Plants will be available for curbside pickup.
• ServSafe classes are postponed for the next eight weeks.
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The status of other events around the state include:
MARCH
• Originally scheduled for March 30 – Galaxy/STAR Conference for extension professionals has been canceled.
• Originally scheduled for March 31 – The Tri-District Conference for county extension staff has been moved online for the same date.
APRIL
• Originally scheduled for April 14 – The PSA Grower workshop in Jonesboro has been canceled.
• Originally scheduled for April 24 – 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program is postponed until further notice.
• Originally scheduled for April 24 – The 4-H State Office Candidate review is canceled.
MAY
• Originally scheduled for May 18-22 – The Arkansas Future Ag Leaders Tour has been postponed; no new date yet.
• Originally scheduled May 29 for 4-H Food Challenge – Postponed; no new date yet.
For information and resources on COVID-19 for families, businesses and others, visit https://uaex.edu/covid-19.
To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact a local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.edu. Follow us on Twitter at @UAEX_edu.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without discrimination.