The 56th annual Rural Life Conference will be held Feb. 24 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
Sponsored by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, the 2012 conference will feature several theme-related workshops.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the opening session at 8:45 a.m.
The conference theme is “Building Resilience in Agriculture, Rural Communities and Families in a Challenging Economy.”
It will also offer a poster session highlighting UAPB research projects and exhibits by governmental and community agencies. Researchers and agency representatives will be at their posters and exhibits before the opening session to answer questions.
Preregistration is requested even though the conference is free to farmers, ranchers, homemakers and retirees. Preregistration cost for professionals and agency personnel to attend is $50. After Feb. 10, late registration will be $75.
To preregister or for details: Contact Margaret Taylor at 575-7144 or 8532 or email taylorml@uapb.edu.