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Small Farm Program

The Small Farm Program is a part of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Cooperative Extension Program. The program targets assistance to socially disadvantaged producers, limited-resource producers and small producers (those with an income of $250,000 or less). The program is designed to work with vegetable crop, row crop, livestock and forestry producers. A special emphasis is placed on reaching producers who have not used university and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance.

The program takes a wholistic approach to serving its clients. First, financial planning assistance is provided to determine the feasibility of the operation. This is followed by production assistance with help from the UAPB horticulture and livestock programs. Finally, marketing education is provided, especially to those involved in alternative enterprises such as fruit, vegetables and small ruminants.

The Small Farm Program also works and partners with the different USDA agencies to ensure that targeted audiences are aware of their programs. These agencies include the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), Rural Development (RD), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Risk Management Agency (RMA) and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA).

Beginning Farmer Program
Keeping it in the Family (KIITF) Sustainable Forestry and African-American Land Retention Program (SFLR) 
Conservation Awareness
Precision Agriculture and Finances
Publications and Webinars
Articles and Announcements

Contact Us

Mailing address:
S.J. Parker 1890 Extension Complex
1200 N. University Drive
Mail Slot 4906
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Physical Address:
S.J. Parker Agricultural Research Center Building 
2101 Oliver Road
Room 112
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

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