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Dr. Karleah Harris, associate professor in the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, recently shared community gardening practices used in Arkansas with students, educators, farmers and community members in Kenya as part of an international Extension initiative focused on food security. Dr. Harris conducted workshops, field demonstrations and hands-on…
Most people know what to do with a sweetpotato. They bake it, mash it, turn it into fries or use it in a holiday casserole. But what about the leaves? Dr. Shahidul Islam, professor and graduate coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and director of UAPB’s USDA Regulatory Science Center, says the…
Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha has been appointed as interim chair of the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). In this position, he will provide administrative oversight and collaborative leadership to ensure the growth, stability and success of the Department, according to Dr. Christopher C. Mathis Jr., interim…
Thirty-five students gained hands-on professional and research experience this summer through internship opportunities coordinated through the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). Students participated in internships locally, throughout Arkansas and at organizations across the country, gaining experience in agriculture, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, human services, health care, conservation, hospitality…
Most people know what to do with a sweetpotato. They bake it, mash it, turn it into fries or use it in a holiday casserole. But what about the leaves? Dr. Shahidul Islam, professor and graduate coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and director of UAPB’s USDA Regulatory Science Center, says the…
Restoring a family forest takes far more than planting trees. For Columbia County landowner Eugene Ford, it has meant years of planning, paperwork, patience and perseverance. Along the way, guidance from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Keeping it in the Family (KIITF) Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Program helped his family navigate the…
Have you ever stepped near a pond and sunk ankle- or even knee-deep into dark, smelly, soft soil? If so, you likely have encountered what many refer to as “muck.” This material is a common occurrence in ponds that can cause trouble if not managed, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of…
New World screwworm (NWS) has now been confirmed in 42 domestic animal cases across Texas and New Mexico as of mid-July. Arkansas sheep and goat producers should treat this as an active, evolving threat rather than a distant possibility, Dr. Ian Daniel, Extension livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), said. …
For many Arkansas families, inheriting or purchasing forestland represents an opportunity to create a lasting legacy. Whether the goal is generating income, improving wildlife habitat or simply enjoying the outdoors, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) forestry experts say successful forest management begins with careful planning. Justin Mallett, a forestry consultant with UAPB’s Keeping…
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Discovery Farm Educational Centers are helping shape the future of agriculture in Arkansas by providing hands-on learning opportunities, workforce development experiences and conservation education for students, producers and community members, Dr. Tomekia White, UAPB Extension specialist and outreach director, said. Since the initiative was announced, the centers…