Arkansas

List of Sustainability-Focused Extension Programs

Program: Arkansas Local Food Meetups

Institution: University of Arkansas

Category: Food

Range: Regional

Description:  The University of Arkansas (UA) Division of Agriculture offers programs and host events that can help support local food systems development in your community. Look around for upcoming events and resources to assist you with increasing local foods in your community.

Our UA Community and Economic Development Unit is participating in a multi partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate state efforts around local food system development to look for opportunities to:

Provide greater resources and technical assistance for local food system development. Support regional planning and development. Foster local food and farm business development.

Program Offerings: Regional planning and networking meetings