UA Community & Economic Development

06/18/2026

Great leaders don't just identify needs—they take action.

Read how LeadAR Class 21 participant Vivian Brittenum turned leadership into service through a project designed to strengthen and support her community.

Learn more about her project by clicking the link below!

🔗 https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2026/june/leadar-class-21-service-project-vivian-brittenum.aspx

06/17/2026

💡 Leadership starts with a willingness to learn, grow, and serve others.

This week's leadership quote comes from Lisa Davis, Leadership Program Associate with Community, Professional, and Economic Development at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

What leadership lesson has made the biggest impact on you?

06/16/2026

🌱 Growth often happens outside of our comfort zones.

ESP Intern Hank Martin reflects on the experiences, connections, and lessons that have shaped his journey through the Experiential Scholars Program so far.

Click below to read more about his experience and key takeaways from his time in the program!
🔗 https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2026/june/leadership-esp-blog-hank-martin.aspx

06/15/2026

Community Assistance Grant Program information.

Applications open for the 2026 Community Assistance Grant Program on July 1.

06/15/2026

Ready to grow your leadership skills and make an impact across Arkansas?

LeadAR brings together leaders from across the state to learn, connect, and create meaningful change in their communities.

To learn more about the LeadAR experience, visit this link: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/leadership/leadar/

06/12/2026

🌾 Stepping into leadership, community work, and hands-on experiences, ESP Intern Cambry Brown shares her journey through the Experiential Scholars Program in her time in the program to date.

Click below to read more about her experience and key takeaways from the field!

🔗 https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2026/may/esp-intern-2026-cambry-brown.aspx

06/12/2026

🌿 Embracing the unexpected has been a big part of ESP Intern Trinity Foster’s experience in the Experiential Scholars Program in her time in the program so far.

Click below to read more about her journey and what she's taken gained from the experience!
🔗 https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2026/june/leadership-esp-blog-trinity-foster.aspx

06/12/2026

🎨 ESP Intern Anna Teague has spent the beginning of her internship exploring communities, building connections, and gaining hands-on experience through the Experiential Scholars Program.

Check out her latest blog post to hear about her journey so far and what she's learned along the way!
🔗https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2026/june/leadership-esp-blog-anna-teague.aspx

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our Ozark District 4-H O-Rama Safety Contest winners!

We are proud of all the 4-H members who participated and shared their knowledge, preparation, and confidence throughout the competition.

Safety Seniors
🥇 First Place: Sydney Stout — UAEX Benton County
🥈 Second Place: Charlie Mikkelsen — UADA - Pope County Agriculture
🥉 Third Place: Harper Fall — Cleburne County
Fourth Place: Claire Stokes — UAEX Washington County
Fifth Place: Graham Swarengin — Benton County Extension Office
Sixth Place: Jonathan Goodman — UAEX Franklin County
Seventh Place: Bradley Barron — UAEX - Madison County

Safety Juniors
🥇 First Place: Josiah Calhoun — Washington County
🥈 Second Place: Corbin Shofner — Madison County
🥉 Third Place: Tate Thacker — Madison County
Fourth Place: Alexandra Stoecker — Benton County
Fifth Place: Finn Cassidy — Benton County
Sixth Place: Miles Nguyen — Sebastian County Extension Service
Seventh Place: Luke Pinson — Faulkner County
Eighth Place: Hudson Fall — UADA Cleburne County

Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication. We are proud of your accomplishments and the skills you continue to build through 4-H! 🍀

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our Ouachita District 4-H O-Rama Safety Contest winners!

We are proud of all the 4-H members who participated and shared their knowledge, preparation, and confidence throughout the competition.

Safety Seniors
🥇 First Place: Daley Rogers — Grant County Extension Office
🥈 Second Place: Blakelyn Riggan — Hot Springs County Extension Service
🥉 Third Place: John Moe — UAEX Sevier County Extension

Safety Juniors
🥇 First Place: Priyesh Laxmi — Grant County
🥈 Second Place: LJ Temple — UADA Cleveland County
🥉 Third Place: Sawyer Young — Howard County Extension Service
Fourth Place: Riley Luker — Cleveland County
Fifth Place: Jonas Nugent — UAEX Ouachita County
Sixth Place: Rhett Henderson — Howard County

Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication. We are proud of your accomplishments and the skills you continue to build through 4-H! 🍀