When
August 30, 2024
10:20 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where
NERREC
15327 HWY 1
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Registration
The deadline to RSVP is August 28.
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Join us on August 30 for the grand opening of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg, Arkansas! The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. with a special program featuring VIPs from the agriculture industry and academia.
Located at 15327 Arkansas Highway 1, the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center recently hosted its first full field day with over 250 attendees. Come explore the center with guided tours and be part of this milestone event.
Schedule
10:20 a.m.
Presentation of the Colors by the Harrisburg JROTC Hornet Battalion
10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening
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Jean-François Meullenet, director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station of the U of A System Division of Agriculture
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Tim Burcham, director of the NE Rice Research and Extension Center
11:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting
11:45 a.m.
Architects, Builders, and Naming Sponsors Comments
12:30 p.m.
Facility Tours and Refreshments
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact Ashlyn Ussery at aussery@uada.edu or 501-414-9766 as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.