Sherri Sanders UADA White County Agent

Sherri Sanders UADA White County Agent University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
White County We're basically a go-between between you and the scientists.

We use the results of scientific research, much of it conducted at the University of Arkansas system colleges and our research stations, to help you improve your life and your community. There is a lot of innovation and creation happening at the Extension Service and other land-grant universities across the United States, but it doesn't always make it out of the labs and into the public. We take t

he guesswork out of the research and present the science-based techniques to you in a way that's helpful in YOUR life. As of April 22, 2025, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is complying with federal Executive Orders, as well as Arkansas state laws that have been recently signed or enacted. Previous posts, publications, podcasts, news stories, etc. published on our webpages, social media posts, etc. were published in compliance with previous federal executive orders and regulations that have been revoked.

🏆 BUCKLE SPOTLIGHT 🏆Today we are featuring two beautiful 2026 White County Fair buckles—the Junior Sheep Showmanship and...
09/04/2026

🏆 BUCKLE SPOTLIGHT 🏆

Today we are featuring two beautiful 2026 White County Fair buckles—the Junior Sheep Showmanship and Senior Sheep Showmanship awards!

Both buckles are sponsored by White County Farm Bureau. Showmanship recognizes an exhibitor’s preparation, skill and ability to properly present and handle an animal in the show ring.

We sincerely appreciate White County Farm Bureau for its continued support of the White County Fair and for helping us reward the hard work and dedication of our youth livestock exhibitors!

09/04/2026

Meet our September feature, Karen Haralson.

🏆 BUCKLE SPOTLIGHT 🏆Today’s featured buckle will be presented to the 2026 White County Fair Reserve Grand Champion Marke...
09/03/2026

🏆 BUCKLE SPOTLIGHT 🏆

Today’s featured buckle will be presented to the 2026 White County Fair Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat!

A special thank-you to Rose Bud FFA for sponsoring this beautiful buckle and supporting our youth livestock exhibitors. We appreciate the chapter’s commitment to agricultural education and its continued investment in the young people of White County.

Thank you, Rose Bud FFA, for helping us recognize the hard work and accomplishments of an outstanding exhibitor!

🌿 MASTER GARDENER PROJECT SPOTLIGHT DANIEL PARK 🌿Located in Beebe, Daniel Park has been a sanctioned White County Master...
09/03/2026

🌿 MASTER GARDENER PROJECT SPOTLIGHT DANIEL PARK 🌿

Located in Beebe, Daniel Park has been a sanctioned White County Master Gardener project since 2006. Under the leadership of Jeanette Liles, a dedicated group of Master Gardeners works throughout the year to keep this special community space beautiful and welcoming.

The project includes established rose beds, a butterfly garden with mulched pathways, colorful seasonal plantings and beautifully maintained landscaped areas surrounding the park’s walkways and gathering spaces. Master Gardeners plant, prune, w**d, mulch, fertilize and water while continually adding new plants and improving the gardens.

Daniel Park also holds special meaning for the Beebe community. Its memorial area honors two victims of the tornado that struck the community, along with a man who lost his life during the cleanup effort.

From the roses growing beneath the crape myrtles to the bright blooms filling the butterfly garden, the care invested here is evident throughout the park. We appreciate Jeanette and the Daniel Park committee for the many hours they devote to preserving this beautiful and meaningful place for the entire community to enjoy!

⚡ FIRST ELECTRIC HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY DEMONSTRATIONS AT KID’S DAY! ⚡We’re excited to have First Electric Cooperative join...
09/02/2026

⚡ FIRST ELECTRIC HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY DEMONSTRATIONS AT KID’S DAY! ⚡

We’re excited to have First Electric Cooperative joining us for Kid’s Day at the 2026 White County Fair!

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – Noon

First Electric will bring its High-Voltage Safety Trailer and present demonstrations at:

⚡ 9:00 a.m.
⚡ 10:00 a.m.
⚡ 11:00 a.m.

Using a small replica of an electrical system, First Electric employees will demonstrate how electrical equipment works, show potential hazards associated with energized power lines, and explain why it is so important to stay away from power lines.

Students will learn about:
• Basics of electricity
• Common misconceptions about electricity
• How to protect themselves
• What to do in an electrical emergency
• The importance of right-of-way maintenance

And that’s only ONE of the activities planned for Kid’s Day!

🍕 ASU-Beebe Pizza Ranch
🚑 NorthStar EMS
🚒 Searcy Fire Department
🚓 White County Sheriff’s Office
🐮 Livestock barns and Educational Building exhibits
⛳ Puttees Golf Simulator Closest-to-the-Pin Challenge — with a pizza party for the winning class!

Kid’s Day is open to schools, daycares, in-home childcare providers, preschools, homeschool groups and other children’s groups — and you do NOT have to be from White County to attend!

Groups who may not have received one of our mailed invitation letters are welcome to use our Facebook information as their invitation.

📍 Check the Kid’s Day map for parking and activity locations.

We hope you’ll make plans to join us for a fun morning of learning at the White County Fair!

📞 Questions? Call Sherri at 501-268-5394 or the White County Fair Office at 501-268-1568.

Please share and help us spread the word!

🏆 BUCKLE SPOTLIGHT 🏆Today’s featured buckle will be presented to the 2026 White County Fair Grand Champion Market Hog!Th...
09/02/2026

🏆 BUCKLE SPOTLIGHT 🏆

Today’s featured buckle will be presented to the 2026 White County Fair Grand Champion Market Hog!

This beautiful buckle is sponsored by Outback Waste Disposal in memory of Dennis Altom. We are grateful for this meaningful tribute and for their support of the young people who work so hard throughout the year to prepare their livestock projects for the fair.

Thank you to Outback Waste Disposal for helping us honor Dennis’s memory while recognizing the accomplishments of an outstanding youth exhibitor.

🍠 Georgia Jet Gets the Taste-Test Stamp of Approval!Today, I brought home one of the large Georgia Jet sweet potatoes fr...
09/02/2026

🍠 Georgia Jet Gets the Taste-Test Stamp of Approval!

Today, I brought home one of the large Georgia Jet sweet potatoes from our White County sweet potato variety demonstration. Kyle and I shared one, while Nancy and Kenny shared another—and all four of us gave it a thumbs-up!

Nancy described it as less stringy with a milder flavor, and we agreed. The flesh was a beautiful deep orange with a smooth, moist texture. These roots were also large enough that one sweet potato provided two very generous servings!

Georgia Jet is making an impressive showing, but we still have Beauregard and Covington to compare before this demonstration is complete. Taste testing may be the best part of Extension work! 😊

🏆 BUCKLE SPOTLIGHT 🏆Today’s featured buckle will be presented to the 2026 White County Fair Senior Swine Showmanship win...
08/31/2026

🏆 BUCKLE SPOTLIGHT 🏆

Today’s featured buckle will be presented to the 2026 White County Fair Senior Swine Showmanship winner!

A special thank-you to Bald K**b FFA for sponsoring this beautiful buckle and supporting our youth livestock exhibitors. Showmanship recognizes an exhibitor’s skill, preparation and ability to present and handle their animal in the show ring.

We appreciate Bald K**b FFA for helping us reward the hard work and dedication of an outstanding senior exhibitor!

🍠 Remember “Houston, we have a problem?”A few weeks ago, I dug a sample sweet potato from our variety demonstration and ...
08/31/2026

🍠 Remember “Houston, we have a problem?”

A few weeks ago, I dug a sample sweet potato from our variety demonstration and was a little concerned because the roots looked tiny.

At the time, I was advised to be patient and give them more time to size up.

Well… apparently they listened. 😂

I pulled this Georgia Jet sweet potato today, and it is anything but tiny. It developed into a huge, round storage root with a long root extension that was another 7–8 inches before I accidentally popped it off.

This is exactly why we do demonstrations and why timing matters. One early sample does not always tell the whole story.

We’re comparing Georgia Jet, Beauregard, and Covington this year, and I’m getting more curious by the day to see how the final harvest compares. You can also see some shallow, winding lines on the skin. Those appear to be possible insect-feeding scars, likely from sweetpotato flea beetle larvae. The damage looks superficial, but it’s another interesting thing we’ll be watching as we harvest the different varieties.

🍠 Stay tuned — I think this demonstration may have a few more surprises for us.

🌿 Master Gardener Project Spotlight — Pioneer Village 🌿For more than 25 years, Pioneer Village has been a treasured proj...
08/28/2026

🌿 Master Gardener Project Spotlight — Pioneer Village 🌿

For more than 25 years, Pioneer Village has been a treasured project of the White County Master Gardeners. Committee Chair Chuck Lang leads a truly dedicated team of volunteers who work at the village every week throughout the growing season.

The Master Gardeners maintain numerous flower beds and landscaped areas surrounding the village’s historic buildings, helping create a beautiful and welcoming setting for visitors while preserving the special character of this White County landmark.

Their many years of hard work and commitment earned Pioneer Village recognition as the 2024 Arkansas Master Gardener Project of the Year—an honor this outstanding team certainly deserves!

Thank you to Chuck and every Master Gardener who has devoted countless hours to keeping Pioneer Village beautiful. Your dedication truly shows! 🌸🌿

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