WARREN, Ark. — Extension Homemakers in Bradley County will celebrate their contributions and service to the community during May as Extension Homemakers Council Month in Arkansas.
EHC is delivered through the Cooperative Extension Service, the outreach arm of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Bradley County EHC clubs are among 320 clubs statewide, with more than 3,000 members.
The three-pronged mission of EHC is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life through continuing education, leadership development and community service.
“EHC is a great way to make good friends, learn new skills, and to give back to your community,” longtime member Tabitha Herrington said.
“It is a wonderful experience to be a part of this service organization,” said Penny Waits, the FCS agent in Bradley County. “Together, we love to serve our community, learn from each other and form lasting friendships.”
Bradley County has four EHC clubs. Three clubs focus on quilting, while Friendship Club offers an opportunity for fellowship. EHC members in Bradley County devote many hours to community service. One of the organization’s largest local projects is the All Tomato Luncheon, which will mark its 69th year this year. The luncheon is part of the Pink Tomato Festival.
Through Extension Homemakers Clubs, the Cooperative Extension Service connects trusted research to the adoption of best practices in Family and Consumer Sciences, including culinary skills, financial management, sewing, yoga and the latest nutrition recommendations. Members have years of experience with skills and often teach quilting, knitting, crocheting, canning and more.
Arkansas Extension Homemakers began in 1912 as Home Demonstration Clubs. The clubs, organized by the Cooperative Extension Service, were essential for sharing critical information for managing family resources and food safety at a time when many rural households were isolated by distance and lacked modern tools such as electricity, phone service or access to libraries and other sources of life-saving knowledge.
May is Extension Homemakers Council Month in Arkansas. Local EHC clubs will celebrate with events throughout the month.
Visit the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council page to learn more about the organization or contact the Bradley County Extension Office for more information. Follow Arkansas Extension Homemakers on Facebook.
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land-grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 22 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture offers all of its Extension and Research programs and services, including employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.
