By Tristin Bolton
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Fort Smith, Ark. — Extension Homemakers in Sebastian County are celebrating the contributions of their organization to the community during May as Extension Homemakers Month in Arkansas.
The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council is a volunteer organization associated with the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. It has more than 2,500 members in nearly 300 clubs throughout the state.
Sebastian County EHC clubs:
• Central EHC
• Cavanaugh EHC
• Excelsior EHC
The Extension Homemakers program provides its members with education, friendship, and leadership development. Individual clubs work on various projects throughout the year, depending on the interests of their members and the needs of their communities.
As part of the observance, Greenwood Mayor, Doug Kinslow, has officially proclaimed May as Extension Homemakers Month in Greenwood. The proclamation was recently presented to Sebastain County EH President, Denise Kaestner.
“We are always looking for new members and invite anyone interested to visit one of our meetings,” Tristin Bolton, Family Consumer Sciences Agent, said. “It’s a great way to continue learning, to serve your community, and meet friends.”
To learn more about Extension Homemakers, contact Tristin Bolton at 479-484-7737.
About the 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.
