Washington County 4-H horse judging team wins state contest

BY JOHNNY GUNSAULIS UA Cooperative Extension Service

Both the senior and junior Washington County 4-H horse judging teams placed first at the state 4-H horse show July 7-9 in Benton. - Monday, July 21, 2008

O-Rama to bring in hundreds of 4-H youth

Special to the Times

Hundreds of 4-H members from throughout the state will travel to the University of Arkansas this week for the 4-H O-Rama beginning Wednesday. - Monday, July 21, 2008

Farm Briefs

Agriculture secretary announces funding for research, extension projects Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced Friday that the United States Department of Agriculture is making available $28.4 million for research and extension projects in fiscal year 2008 to address critical needs of the specialty crop industry by developing and disseminating science-based tools to address needs of specific crops. - Monday, July 21, 2008