May 2023

USDA NRCS in Arkansas announces sign-up for small farm, urban agriculture conservation opportunities

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Arkansas announced two additional sign-ups through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program’s Small Farm and Urban Agriculture Initiative and the Conservation Stewardship Program.

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Community Matters: Reflecting on Leadership Development

In my previous column, I mentioned that I couldn’t recollect when I realized that organizing a Girl Scout or Little League meeting, supervising an event, or managing my household required leadership skills and leading others toward success. It’s possible that my upbringing as the first girl among seven siblings, including five brothers, contributed to developing my leadership skills as I assisted my mother with the household chores equivalent to that of a family of nine. How about you? When did you become aware that leadership and being a leader manifest in diverse forms and sizes throughout one’s life journey? As you reflect on your leadership journey, consider the various life events that can prepare us for leadership positions from childhood through adulthood. Here are a few examples: 1. Taking on responsibilities at a young age, such as caring for younger siblings and pets, or doing household chores, can help develop leadership skills such as decision-making, problemsolving, and communication.

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