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The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met at 5:00 pm on November 21, 2024 at the UAM Cattle Barn. Loren Teague from the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission gave an EID tag demonstration. He explained the tagging process and demonstrated the technological capabilities of the system. Following the demonstration members went to the UAM Agriculture Building for supper. President Jason Cater Blessed the spread of Thanksgiving dishes brought by members.

After the meal Loren Teague gave producers some background information about the EID tags and important notes. One of the main things He touched on was premise IDs. When the commission comes out to vaccinate heifers or any time EID tags are put in a premise ID is entered into the system to connect those cattle to the property. He also made it clear that the producer’s name is not associated with the premise ID. Only the property is associated with the premise ID.

The meeting closed with plans for Christmas Fellowship in December and was adjourned by Jason Cater.

The Desha/Drew County Cattlemen’s Association met at the UAM Agriculture Building on Thursday, September 19. The meeting started at 7:00 pm with a good old barbeque supper sponsored by Drew Farm Supply and Bradley County Livestock Barn. (more…)

From Left: Annalee Gibson, Jaci Gibson, Grant Kilpatrick, Sam Napier, Carly Lloyd, President Jason Cater (Meghan Stephens not Pictured.)

On Thursday July, 18th the Desha/Drew County Cattlemen’s Association met at the UAM Agriculture Building. (more…)

The Desha/Drew County Cattlemen’s Association met on Thursday April, 18 at the UAM Agriculture Building. The meeting began outside at 6:00 with a demonstration on ARROWQUIP hydraulic and manual chutes by Rusty Smith of 4M Equipment. (more…)

The Desha/ Drew County Cattlemen’s Association met on Thursday February, 15 in the UAM Agriculture Building. The meeting began at 6:30 pm with the blessing of a delicious Barbecue supper with all the trimmings by President Jason Cater. A special thanks to Cater Veterinary Service for sponsoring the meal. Following the meal members were reminded to sign up for the Area 5 Spring Conference, which will take place on March 21st at the Drew County Fairgrounds. (more…)

The Desha/Drew County regular monthly meeting was held September 21, 2023 at the UAM Forestry and Agriculture Building at 7 PM.

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The July 20, 2023 monthly meeting was called to order by Vice President  Nita Carpenter at the Forestry and Agriculture Building at 7 PM.  Nita asked Jason Cater to bless the meal provided by Commercial Bank. (more…)

The Travel Club will be touring Auschwitz, Birkenau, Budapest, Berlin, Prague, Dresden, and Krakow a total of 5 countries.  Come to the meeting on Tuesday, April 25 at 5:30 pm in room 403 at Drew Central Elementary.  The tour is 10 days March 15-24, 2025. Travelers get $200 off if you enroll by April 30th. Students from any district, home school, and family are eligible to travel.

Highlights are: Prague visit Mala Strana, the Lennon Wall, St. Vitus Cathedral, and 13th century old towne square; Dresden take a guided tour of the city, Krakow tour the Wawel Cathedral, Glowny Square, concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau for a remembrance; Budapest take an expert-led tour to Matthias Church, and Fisherman’s Bastion; Berlin visit Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and see the largest piece of the Berlin Wall still standing.

Please RSVP to group leader Eva Arrington 870-224-6545.

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Back row- Adrian Ratliff, Sy Lanthrip, Chloe Russell, Ada Ratliff, Beth Bragg, Stephen Bragg Front row- Alicia Ratliff, Hazelene McCray, Lynn Lanthrip

Six 4-H members of Drew County 4-H attended the daylong festivities on Feb. 28 to learn about state government, meet legislators and share their 4-H experience. For some, it was their first visit to the Arkansas Capitol.

Participating members include:

Chloe Russell, Ada Ratliff, Adrian Ratliff, Sy Lanthrip, Stephen Bragg, and Beth Bragg all 4-H members. Volunteer leader, Alicia Ratliff also attended the event along with Hazelene McCray and Lynn Lanthrip from the Drew County Extension Office. (more…)

During the August meeting of the Desha Drew Cattlemen’s Association (more…)

Drew County 4-H WHEP Team (Wildlife Habitat Education Program) recently attended the statewide contest, recently. 4-H youth from across the state competed in different events to test their ability to identify local wildlife and manage their habitat. (more…)

The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met for the regular monthly meeting December 16, 2021, at 7PM in the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources building (more…)

The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met for the regular monthly meeting November 18, 2021, at 7PM in the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources building on the UAM campus.  (more…)

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Nice beef cow with her young calf.

The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met for the regular monthly meeting October 21, 2021, at 7PM in the Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Building on the UAM campus. (more…)

Drew County 4-H has started a teen leader club for ages 13 through 19. This club teaches leadership, communication, and public speaking skills which will last a lifetime. Students will have the opportunity to take part in events and competitions on the local, state, and national levels which allow them to meet other youth and make lasting friendships. For more information about the Drew County Teen Leader Club or 4-H in general contact the Drew County 4-H Program Assistant, Lynn Lanthrip at 870-377-7709.

Our club is currently doing a series of videos displaying science projects, art ideas, and various life hacks staring members of the club. This week’s video features club President Bentley S. Bentley is 14 and also a member of Horse Club and a member of Drew County WHEP Team. He will be demonstrating an easy way portable way to fill a water balloon.