Sponsored by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, the Rural Life Conference will feature several workshops, a poster session highlighting research projects and exhibits by governmental and community agencies. This year’s conference theme is “Legacy Opportunities for Community Service and Outreach – Connecting, Collaboration and Commitment.”
The conference begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. and the opening session at 8:30 a.m. The program concludes at 4 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded.
Those who are not able to attend the conference in-person can take part in some of the planned activities virtually. The workshop sessions will be available via the Zoom video-conferencing platform.
The conference is free to producers, students, veterans, homemakers and retirees. For registration rates for professionals and agency personnel, contact Karen Lee at (870) 575-7225 or [email protected]. Professionals and agency personnel can register and pay for their entry via credit card by contacting the the UAPB Cashier’s Office at (870) 575-8279.
Early registration is strongly recommended for accurate breakfast and lunch counts. To preregister, contact Tamera Ford at (870) 575-8806 or [email protected]. The registration form for the conference is also accessible online. Email [email protected] to have the link to the form sent to you. Alternatively, you can use the following link to register: https://shop.uapb.edu/.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
