University of Arkansas Department of Horticulture

Congratulations to the Blackberry Team for receiving the 2024 John W. White Outstanding Team Award! The team includes Amanda McWhirt, Margaret Worthington, Renee Threlfall, Jackie Lee, and Aaron Cato. They were awarded last Friday at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Awards Ceremony for their continuous field work and commitment to excellence. #uark #blackberry #horticulture #agriculture #bumperscollege #agfoodlife

Congratulations to all of our outstanding faculty and staff! Today, we celebrated some of our amazing people at the annual Ag Awards ceremony of the U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life Sciences. “The faculty and staff we recognize this year are a testament to the level of achievement we aim for as an institution,” said Jean-Francois Meullenet, director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. "They reflect our values and our mission to innovate and improve people’s lives." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTkhQyT6 University of Arkansas System Cooperative Extension Service University of Arkansas Food Science Department University of Arkansas Biological and Agricultural Engineering University of Arkansas Department of Horticulture Crop, Soil, & Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall 2024 Alumni Luncheon, and congratulations to our alumni award winners! We are grateful to have the support of such strong leaders who continue to inspire us everyday. Ken Kupperman- Horticulture Distinguished Alumni Award Waltram Ravelombola- Young Horticulture Alumni Award Wayne Mackay- Service to the Horticulture Department Award

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2024 Horticulture Fall Picnic! We enjoyed spending time with you, painting pumpkins, and sharing a good meal! We always love connecting with our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends! Big thank you to Gary Alderson for grilling for us, the food was delicious! #uark #horticulture #agriculture #bumperscollege #agfoodlife

Congratulations to Hayden Hawthorne and Michael Battaglia on being named the 2024 Garland Tynes Memorial Scholarship recipients. "This scholarship has been organized and funded by the Arkansas State Golf Association and Kathy Tynes to honor her late husband, Garland, who was the golf course superintendent at Pine Bluff Country Club for 45 years and was killed in a tragic car accident in 2021. Garland (and the entire Tynes family) was a legend and pioneer in the Arkansas golf course superintendent industry and he mentored and impacted countless young people in this business." Arkansas State Golf Assn We are honored to have our students recognized for their accomplishments and the potential impact they can make on golf course management in the future. Thank you to the Arkansas State Golf Association and the Tynes family for this honor.  #uark #scholarships #turfgrass #horticulture #bumperscollege #agfoodlife #turfmanagement

Happy Fall Break! We hope you are enjoying some much-needed time off, but we want to remind you of upcoming events! We will host our Fall Picnic on Thursday, October 17, at the Hort Farm at 5 PM. We will have food, games, pumpkin painting, and fun for the whole family! Following on Friday, October 18, we will be hosting an Alumni Luncheon at FDSC D1/D2! We will be awarding our alumni winners and hearing more about career opportunities in Horticulture at 12 PM! Enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you later this week for our fall activities! #uark #bumperscollege #agfoodlife #horticulture #agriculture

Plant breeding is Margaret Worthington’s dream job. As director of the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program, Margaret combines the art and science of plant breeding to create new varieties that consumers love and farmers grow in the real world. At the end of the day, Margaret wants to not only create new varieties but also develop tools and breeding methods that can help the produce industry. U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life Sciences Horticulture Department #BehindtheDiscovery #Fruit #Plants #Farmers

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you to all of our amazing staff members who are passionate about horticulture and supporting our students. We are thankful for all that you do!  #uark #bumperscollege #agfoodlife #horticulture #agriculture #staffsooie

In conjunction with our Fall Picnic, we would like to invite you to our Alumni Luncheon on Friday, October 18, at noon! The event will be hosted in the Food Science Building in FDSC D1/D2. We will be catering lunch and honoring our alumni award winners. This will also be an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities in horticulture! Students, staff, and faculty will be invited, so we encourage you to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! #uark #bumperscollege #agfoodlife #horticulture #agriculture

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