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Outreach & Cooperative Extension

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.

The UAPB Outreach and Technology Transfer Unit seeks to empower socially disadvantaged small and limited resource farmers by improving their quality of life through application of research-based information in targeted program areas.

The unit consists of:

  • Small Farm Program
  • Cooperative Extension Horticulture and Animal Science Programs
  • Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center near Lonoke
  • Agriculture Demonstration and Outreach Center near Marianna
  • 4-H Youth Development
Research

The UAPB Aquaculture and Fisheries Center is responsible for conducting research focused on commercial, recreational and natural disciplines of fish production and management statewide. Arkansas, the Natural State, is a leader in overall aquaculture production in the United States, especially in baitfish and sportfish, and has abundant aquatic resources that attract increasing numbers of tourists for recreation. Recreational fishing is an important component. Additionally, there are more than 600,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs, and 9,700 miles of rivers and streams in Arkansas containing numerous fish species with both economic and ecological value. The Center’s diverse research projects reflect Arkansas’ equally diverse and abundant aquatic resources.

Research, Teaching and Extension

The basic and applied research conducted through the UAPB Aquaculture and Fisheries Center is fully integrated into the Center’s equally important teaching and extension outreach responsibilities. The development of MS and PhD candidates through research-based thesis and dissertations is a staple of the Center’s mission, with ample opportunities for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in both laboratory and field settings. Research findings and management recommendations are then published in peer-reviewed journals while extension outreach programs help stakeholders implement new practices and technologies on the ground level to complete the cycle of research, teaching and extension.

Primary Research Areas
Fish health
Fish nutrition
Fish production systems
Pond and hatchery engineering
Pond and hatchery management
Water quality management
Economics and marketing
Fish ecology
Fish population dynamics
Private impoundment management (ponds to reservoirs)
Public fisheries management (public reservoirs, lakes, streams and rivers)

Helpful Links

Current Research Projects

Current Publications

Research Station and Safety Guidelines

Participant Support Costs Policy

Subrecipient Monitoring Policy

Unallowable Expense Policy

Drawdown Procedures Policy

Period of Performance Policy

Drone Aircraft Policy

Travel Policy

Research Innovation and Economic Development Internal Forms

Below are the most up-to-date internal forms and policy documents related to AQFI research projects.

Intent to Submit Form
This form is used to apprise ORSP of your intent to submit a proposal to a particular funding opportunity. It is used to prevent a duplication of effort, in the event someone else on campus has already indicated intent, in response to the same call for proposals.

Internal Proposal Application Cover Sheet
This is an internal routing sheet required for all proposal applications to seek off-campus funds. It should be submitted at least one week prior to the application deadline.

Financial Disclosure Form
This form is used to document whether or not persons working on a sponsored program have financial interests related to their work.

Value of Donation by a Third Party
This form is used to document the value of in-kind contributions to a sponsored project.

Value of Equipment Donated by a Third Party
This form is used to document the value of donations of equipment to a sponsored project.

Value of Donated Labor
This form is used to document the value of volunteer services donated to a sponsored project.

Public Health Services (PHS) Principal Investigator Certification and Assurance for Proposal
This is an internal form required for all proposal applications to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Application for Use of Vertebrates for Research, Teaching, or Demonstration
This form is required for proposals involving the use of vertebrates for research, teaching, or demonstration.

Animal Research Protocol
This form is completed by the UAPB Animal Care and Use Committee for all proposals involving animal research.

Human Subjects Protocol Submission Checklist and Procedures
This form contains a checklist and procedures for review by the UAPB Human Subjects Committee.

Recombinant DNA and/or Infectious Agents Registration
This form is required for proposals involving the use of Recombinant DNA and/or Infectious Agents for research, teaching, or demonstration.

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