May Is Extension Homemakers Month Across Arkansas

RISON — Extension Homemakers in Cleveland County will celebrate the contributions of their organization to the community during May as Extension Homemakers Month in Arkansas.As a part of the observance, Judge Cummings has officially proclaimed May as Extension Homemakers Month in Cleveland County.Arkansas Extension Homemakers is associated with the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Cleveland County EHC clubs are among the 280 clubs throughout the state, with more than 2,700 members.Their mission is to empower individuals and families to improve their lives through continuing education, leadership development, and community service.Cleveland County has seven clubs. Busy Bee Crafters EHC (Kingsland), County Cultivators EHC Project Club (Rison), Friendship EHC (Rison), New Home EHC (Woodlawn), Rye EHC (Rye), Stitchin Sisters EHC Project Club (Rison) and “Y” EHC (Y Community).Through Extension Homemakers Clubs, the Cooperative Extension Service connects trusted research to the adoption of best practices in Family and Consumer Sciences including health, nutrition, money management, and personal development.Arkansas Extension Homemakers began in 1912 as Home Demonstration Clubs. The clubs, organized by the Cooperative Extension Service, were essential for disseminating critical information for managing family resources and food safety at a time when many rural households were isolated by distance, and without modern tools such as electricity, phone service or access to libraries or other sources of life-saving knowledge.“We are always looking for a new members and invite anyone interested to visit one of our meetings,” Sheila Jackson, President, said. “It’s a great way to continue learning, to serve your community, and we also have a lot of fun along the way.”To learn more about Extension Homemakers, contact Danielle Watson, UAEX at 870-325-6321About the Division of AgricultureThe University of Arkansas…