Arkansas County Judge Eddie Best proclaims May as Extension Homemakers Month in Arkansas County. (Photo courtesy of the Arkansas County Extension Service.)
Extension Homemakers in Arkansas County celebrated the contributions of their organization to the community during Extension Homemakers Month in Arkansas. As a part of the observance, County Judge Eddie Best officially proclaimed May as Extension Homemakers.
The Arkansas Extension Homemakers/Home Demonstration work started in Arkansas in 1912, with the purpose of empowering individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development and community service will celebrate its 113th anniversary this year.
The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council is a volunteer organization associated with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, which offers the latest research-based information in the areas of family and consumer sciences, agriculture, and community development. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to improve their lives through continuing education, leadership development, and community service.
Arkansas County has three local Extension Homemaker Clubs with 32 members.
- Key EHC meets the second Monday of each month in members’ homes in the DeWitt area.
- New Providence/Turley EHC meets the first Tuesday of each month in members’ homes.
- Prairie Gems EHC meets the third Thursday of each month at the County Extension Office in DeWitt.
Through Extension Homemakers Clubs, the Cooperative Extension Service connects trusted research to the adoption of best practices in Family and Consumer Sciences including health, nutrition, money management, and personal development.
Amy Shepherd, Lincoln County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, gives an air fryer demonstration during the Extension Homemakers monthly meeting in DeWitt.
The Arkansas County Extension Homemakers celebrated May as EHC Month at the Spring Council Meeting held at Phillips Community College, DeWitt. Sandra Webb, President welcomed everyone. The thought for the day “The Dieters Psalm” was brought by Barbara Jones. Amy Shepherd, Lincoln County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, gave an Air Fryer presentation, sharing air fryer tips and demonstrating cooking chicken strips and brownies. Following a delicious meal, Alta Lockley, Arkansas County 4-H/Family & Consumer Sciences Agent shared the history of Extension Homemakers. Business included plans to conduct a “Dignity Bibs” workshop in the summer. The yearbook committee and nominating committee will meet in June.
For more information about Extension Homemakers Clubs, contact the Arkansas County Extension Office at 870-659-2058.
Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three system campuses.
Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services (including employment) without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.
