05/29/15  Welch-Avian Flu

 

The Ouachita County Extension Service has announced that any youth between the ages of 5 and 19 that wish to exhibit livestock as a Ouachita County 4-H member must declare their intention to show with the Ouachita County Extension office by July 6,  Also, any exhibitor planning to show at the State Fair must have tags paid for by 4pm July 10. In a recent interview on the Bearden Brunch Bunch broadcast on KQ-102.3, Ouachita County Extension agent Keri Welch said the avian flu has even affected the poultry selection for the fair.

Anyone needing more information about the fair or any other question is encouraged to call Keri Welch at 870-231-1160.