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About (SAFHS)

The School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) takes pride in providing students with the necessary skills and opportunities to work and live effectively and successfully! The School is an integral part of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and fulfills its 1890 Land-Grant mission through education, research, Extension and public service. With an emphasis on rural development, the School strives to help improve the quality of life for people in Arkansas, the nation, and the world. The Office of International Programs, within SAFHS, is vital to achieving global effectiveness and success.

Our Highlights

ARKANSAS’ PREMIERE AQUACULTURE PROGRAM

We are home to the only comprehensive
aquaculture program in the University of Arkansas
System. Our research supports the state’s
$61 million aquaculture industry.

UAPB is one of six universities that make up the National Clean Plant Network for sweet potatoes.

Supported by the USDA, the organization
promotes the use of pathogen-tested, healthy
planting materials for food crops in the U.S. in
addition to securing research grants. Our
Extension Specialist Led Efforts to Donate Sweet
Potatoes to Pine Bluff Citizens.

SMALL FARM PROGRAM

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Science conducts workshops, tours, meetings, and farm visits to bring university research results to Arkansans.

Harvesting Produce with Grandparents: A UAPB Department of Human Sciences Research and Extension Initiative:

A UAPB initiative teaches grandparents how to garden and harvest their own produce.

Our Numbers

XX

Graduates

15

Degrees

XX

Industry Partners

Extension and Research Funding (Funding Sources for FY 2020) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences received:

$11 million from federal, state and local governments, as well as from grants and contracts.

  • 12%

    Grants and contracts

  • 40%

    Federal formula founds

  • 31%

    State general founds

  • 17%

    Founds from local

SAFHS Contacts

University of Arkansas Pine Bluff