Extension Program – Contacts

We look forward to hearing from students, researchers, and other stakeholders with inquires on extension services and projects. Below are extension contacts for our area participants.  If you need contact information that is not listed, please contact: 

Dr. Rebecca Lochmann
Chair / Professor – Fish Nutrition / Feeds
Phone: (870) 575-8124
Email: lochmannr@uapb.edu 

Lake Village

Larry Dorman – Extension Aquaculture Specialist
UAPB Lake Village Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Phone: 870-265-5440
1652C Hwy 65 & 82 FAX: 870-265-2750
Lake Village AR 71653 Email: dormanl@uapb.edu

Office is located in Guachoya Cultural Arts Bldg (Old Lake Village Nursing Home).

The office occupies the south end of the building, look for UAPB Fish Disease Laboratory sign just off the highway to the west. It is about 1 mile south from the intersection where U.S. Hwy 82 turns westward towards Hamburg.

General Program Area: Commercial Catfish Production, Fish Disease Diagnosis, New Producers, Aquaculture, Farm Pond Management, Aquatic Vegetation Control.

Priority Programs: Provides fish disease diagnosis, water quality analysis, assistance to new fish producers, catfish production, budget assistance, and fish inventory appraisals and evaluations.

Martha Fitts – Extension Associate
UAPB Lake Village Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Phone: 870-265-5440
1652C Hwy 65 & 82 FAX: 870-265-2750
Lake Village AR 71653 Email: fittsm@uapb.edu

Lonoke

Dr. Grace Ramena – Fish Pathology, Assistant Professor
Director, Fish Health and Disease Diagnostic Lab
Lonoke Agricultural Center
2001 Highway 70 East
Lonoke, AR 72086
Phone: 501-676-3124
Cell: 773-383-9037
Fax: 870-575-4638
Email: ramenag@uapb.edu

Ms. Tiffany Schafer — Administrative Specialist II
Fish Health and Disease Diagnostic Lab
Lonoke Agricultural Center
2001 Highway 70 East
Lonoke, AR 72086
Phone: 501-676-3124
Email: tschafer@uaex.edu

Pine Bluff

Dr. Grace Ramena – Fish Pathology, Assistant Professor
Director, Fish Health & Disease Diagnostic Lab
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Phone: 870-575-8137/8034
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4912 Fax: 870-575-4638
Pine Bluff, AR 71602 Email: ramenag@uapb.edu
1890 Extension Building Cell: 773-383-9037

Scott Jones – Extension Small Impoundments Specialist
UAPB
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4912 Phone: 870-575-8185
Pine Bluff, AR 71601 FAX: 870-575-4679
S.J. Parker Extension Complex Room 131 Email: joness@uapb.edu

General Program Area: Farm/Private Pond/Lake Management, Aquatic Plant Identification, Youth Fishing Outreach.

Priority Programs: Provides direct assistance and training to county Extension agents and private owners for comprehensive pond/lake management. Also develops, supervises and assists with numerous youth fishing activities for young children to college-aged participants. University Fishing Team coach.

Dayan (Dave) Perera – Extension Aquaculture Specialist
UAPB
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4912 Phone: 870-575-8138
Pine Bluff, AR 71601 FAX: 870-575-4679
S.J. Parker Extension Complex Room 127 Email: pererad@uapb.edu

General Program Area: Bait and Sportfish Production and Aquaponics.

Priority Programs: Provides guidance to bait and sportfish producers and backyard aquaponic producers. Conducts research on reproductive physiology and production.

Cassandra Hawkins-Byrd – Extension Associate-Management
UAPB
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4912 Phone: 870-575-8123
Pine Bluff, AR 71601 FAX: 870-575-4679
S.J. Parker Extension Complex Room 157 Email: byrdc@uapb.edu