Located in the rocky terrain of Searcy County, Arkansas, Dogwood Hills Guest Farm is a charming retreat that offers visitors an educational farm experience. Owned and operated by Ruth and Grace Pepler, the farm is self-described as “extreme homesteading.”
April programming on Arkansas PBS brings several season premieres, including "Tom Jones" “Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein” and returning programs such as "My Grandparents War."
Follow international stars as they journey into the past to learn about their grandparents’ wartime experiences, and discover the extraordinary impact of global conflict on their families in the season two premiere of “My Grandparents’ War” on Tuesday, April 11, at 8 p.m.
Raising and showing livestock can provide Arkansas youth with numerous benefits, both personal and educational. Whether through participation in programs like 4-H or FFA, or simply as a hobby, livestock offers unique opportunities for personal growth and learning.
According to junior high livestock competitor Dillon Phelps from Paragould, “One of my favorite things to do with livestock is the day of the show, getting it ready, clipping it, fitting it, getting it looking as good as it can.”
Do you have unique, antique and collectible treasures? Get ready for “Arkansas Treasures,” a new program showcasing the wonderful, weird and wild collectibles and antiques to be found throughout Arkansas.
This is your chance to meet with a professional evaluator on the Arkansas PBS set of our upcoming show, “Arkansas Treasures.”
We’re inviting supporters from across the state to bring their treasures to a two-day taping Aug. 5 and 6 at the Arkansas PBS studios in Conway.
Hydroponics, the agriculture practice of growing plants in nutrient-controlled water without soil, has gained popularity in recent years. Hydroponic systems can be set up in a variety of settings, allowing Arkansans the ability to be farmers without the costly land. In 2023, at-home hydroponics has become even more accessible and convenient thanks to The Nurserie in Little Rock.
With a suicide rate reaching nearly 50 percent higher than the national average, farming is considered one of the most stressful occupations in the United States. It’s an unprecedented number and one that deserves national attention.
Want to be featured on an upcoming Arkansas PBS program “Celebrating Arkansas: Holiday Traditions” and receive one of 10 Arkansas PBS cookbook bundles?
Share your recipes, photos or videos today of your favorite holiday traditions and you’ll be entered to win. Use our easy online form to submit now through Dec. 31 at myarkansaspbs.org/celebratingarkansas.
Our random drawing will take place Jan. 13, and winners will be notified via email.
Arkansas PBS is bringing viewers a series of concert specials this December, featuring Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Mariah Carey and more!
Kicking off Friday, Dec. 2, at 11 p.m., “John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music).” Join John Sebastian of The Lovin’ Spoonful in a special featuring the greatest singers and songwriters of the classic 1950s and ‘60s folk era, with historic footage and new performances.
As we honor veterans in November, Arkansas PBS is highlighting those who have served in the military.
Premiering Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., “Honor. Service. Duty.: Arkansas Women Veterans” recognizes the contribution of women in the military and helps connect these veterans with resources and services. Arkansas PBS will air an encore of “Honor. Service. Duty.” on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m.
This program is made possible by AARP Arkansas.
Farming is not for the faint of heart.
The long hours and unpredictability of the weather are enough to turn many people away from choosing it as a profession. Add in a heavy dose of rising fuel costs, aging equipment and the extremely high price of new technologies, and you can understand why farming is one of the most stressful jobs in America.
Darrin Davis, owner of Lakeview Farms in Lakeview, Arkansas, says there is nothing else he would rather do, though.
