Arkansas 4-H: Crawford County

05/19/2026

❗🐄 Theileria has now been confirmed in 15 Arkansas counties, and the Asian longhorned tick that carries it in 10. Left unchecked, this tick-borne pathogen can cause weight loss, anemia, reproductive losses, and suppressed milk production in cattle, symptoms that can look a lot like anaplasmosis, making it easy to miss. 🔎

Our extension entomologist Kelly Loftin and animal health specialist Kirsten Midkiff will be hosting a free webinar this Friday, May 22 covering the latest county-by-county spread, infection rates among Arkansas cattle, tick and cattle management strategies, and the importance of testing and reporting + a live Q&A with veterinarians sharing their real-world experiences with theileriosis.

🗓️ Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/ALT-webinar-26

Read more about Theileria here 👉 https://bit.ly/Ark-theileria-ALT-webinar



Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology Arkansas Extension Beef Systems

05/06/2026

Headed to a fair or livestock show this season? Make sure your animals meet Arkansas’ exhibition health requirements before you go!

Many species need current CVIs, some require negative tests within 30–90 days, and animals showing signs of contagious disease won’t be allowed to exhibit. Requirements also vary by species, including horses, cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, swine, and more. Plan ahead, check the rules early, and help keep Arkansas agriculture healthy.

Full details and permit links are available here: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/animals/disease-traceability/animal-entry-requirements/

04/26/2026

2026 Crawford County O'Rama is here!🐮🌾🎤🎹

Monday, May 4th, will be Talks and Talent day.
Thursday, May 7th, will be the day of the outdoor contests.

ID and other tests will be set up in the office throughout the week for pop-in testing. Please visit us during contest times or from 8-4:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Please register in Z-Suites here, https://4h.zsuite.org/

For questions, scheduling conflicts, or accommodations, please get in touch with the Crawford County Extension Office at (479) 474-5286.

04/26/2026

Are you getting ready for Crawford County 4-H Youth Development O’Rama? Did you register over on Zsuites?
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Maybe you are….
• constructing a garment
• practicing your bike safety skills
• preparing an illustrated talk on how to construct a banana split 🍌 🍨
• studying native ornamental plants for the horticulture section
• refreshing your sports fishing knowledge
• preparing a piece to play on your instrument 🎺

There are soooo many ways and projects you can take part in O’Rama! We cant wait to see Alma 4-H members shine!

04/08/2026

03/11/2026

Help support our Animal Science project members and club this weekend!

Mark your calendars and come out to see our club!!

03/04/2026

Here comes the 🌞…

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. Remember to set those clocks ahead one hour.

03/04/2026

Just a reminder that the Poultry Chain registration deadline is on Wednesday! Payment will be taken up until Monday, March 9th. Please reach out to Agent Hanna Cravens ASAP with any questions!

🐣 2026 Poultry Chain Order is here!

🍀Order by Wednesday, March 4th
🐥Chick pick-up on Wednesday, April 8th, from 2-5PM (subject to change)

🐔 Each order will consist of at least 15 Hyline Brown chicks and a box for transportation; roosters available upon request.

These birds are EGGcellent layers and will make a great addition to a backyard flock or as the start of a new flock!

TO ORDER - You must be an active 4-H or FFA member

Please contact the Crawford County Extension Office or Hanna Cravens at [email protected] with any questions or concerns

03/04/2026

🎨Less than one month to go! Student artists - the deadline for entries is March 31, 2026!

From bluebirds to black bears, Arkansas resident K-12 students are invited to enter the annual Wildlife of Arkansas Student Art Contest presented by Arkansas Wildlife Federation.

Visit arwild.org/art-contest for details and instructions on how to make your online submission.

⭐Special thanks to our art contest sponsors, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and the National Wildlife Federation.

*Featured artwork: "My Cutie Little Fox" by Ameya Ammanabrolu - 2025 2nd grade, 1st place and best in show - grade school category.

04/17/2025