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UAPB Agriculture Students Find Career Opportunities at Production and Processing Expo

Tuesday, March 11 by Alex Bivens

Students majoring in animal science at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently traveled to Atlanta to participate in the annual International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE). The event brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors and 28,000 visitors. IPPE is the world’s largest... Read More.

County Master Gardeners support urban agriculture task force

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

Members of the Jefferson County Master Gardeners were excited to attend the Pine Bluff City Council Meeting on Monday in support of a resolution to create an urban agriculture task force. During the regular meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution creating an... Read More.

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UAPB alumnus develops TV pilot highlighting urban agriculture, works to recruit next generation of farmers

Thursday, January 30 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — For James Bunch, agriculture has always played an important role in his life. Born on July 4, 1957, in the rural, east Arkansas town of Cotton Plant, Bunch grew up in a family of 16 children. His early memories include... Read More.

Dr. Obadiah Njue Appointed Interim Dean for UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences; Dr. Yathish Ramena Named Interim Assistant Dean for Extension and Outreach

Thursday, September 19 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Dr. Obadiah M. Njue has been appointed as interim dean and director for the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, according to Dr. Bruce McGowan, interim vice chancellor for academic... Read More.

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UAPB Educational Centers to Recruit Youth to Agriculture Careers, Assist Local Farmers

Monday, April 29 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is establishing educational centers related to climate-smart agriculture and aquaculture on campus and at the UAPB Farm in Lonoke, Arkansas, according to Dr. Tomekia White, facilitator of UAPB’s water quality/water quantity edge-of-field... Read More.

Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Wins Distinguished Service Award at Aquaculture America Conference

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, professor of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently presented the Distinguished Service Award at the Aquaculture America conference held in San Antonio, Texas. Hosted by the U.S. Aquaculture Society (USAS)... Read More.

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The University of Arkansas System Devision of Agriculture launches monthly podcasts

Friday, November 24 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has a new monthly podcast that will be of interest to commercial poultry producers and industry professionals in Arkansas. “The Fowl Frontier: Poultry Science Unplucked” launched Nov. 8 and is available to listeners free of charge on... Read More.

UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Hosts Student Open House

Saturday, August 19 by Staff

On Friday, the UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted a school wide open house to welcome new SAFHS students. The event started with a welcome and words of encouragement from Assistant Dean for Academics Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett. Followed by... Read More.

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Deseray McKinzy Appointed Project/Program Manager – Communications for UAPB’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences

Friday, July 14 by Alex Bivens

Deseray L. McKinzy has been appointed as Extension specialist, project/program manager-communications for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). In this position she will work closely with the School’s dean/director to determine priorities and deliverables for... Read More.

Westerman talks inflation effects on agriculture

Friday, November 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman blamed the Biden administration for the inflation that is affecting the nation. The Hot Springs Republican, who is vying for another term in Congress, went on to talk about the effects of... Read More.

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University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to host free drought assistance webinar for cattle producers

Tuesday, July 19 by Staff

Experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a free webinar July 21 to offer guidance to Arkansas cattle producers struggling with drought. “Our cattle producers statewide are struggling right now to survive this drought, and many of them face some... Read More.

Rep. Jeff Wardlaw tours agriculture building renovations at UAM

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

MONTICELLO, Ark.—On Friday, March 18, Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, R-Hermitage, visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus to view progress on renovations to the Agriculture Building, which began in February 2022. Wardlaw was instrumental in gathering supplemental funding to renovate the Agriculture Building, helping... Read More.

Stories tagged with: agriculture

UAPB Agriculture Students Find Career Opportunities at Production and Processing Expo

County Master Gardeners support urban agriculture task force

UAPB alumnus develops TV pilot highlighting urban agriculture, works to recruit next generation of farmers

Dr. Obadiah Njue Appointed Interim Dean for UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences; Dr. Yathish Ramena Named Interim Assistant Dean for Extension and Outreach

UAPB Educational Centers to Recruit Youth to Agriculture Careers, Assist Local Farmers

Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Wins Distinguished Service Award at Aquaculture America Conference

The University of Arkansas System Devision of Agriculture launches monthly podcasts

UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Hosts Student Open House

Deseray McKinzy Appointed Project/Program Manager – Communications for UAPB’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences

Westerman talks inflation effects on agriculture

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to host free drought assistance webinar for cattle producers

Rep. Jeff Wardlaw tours agriculture building renovations at UAM

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