Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center : USDA ARS

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center conducts research to introduce new practices and technologies to help small farms become more profitable and sustainable.

WELCOME TO BOONEVILLE ARKANSAS!

Sheep production

Research focuses on addressing

problems of sheep farmers including;

alternatives to synthetic anthelmintic,

nutrition, and genetic selection for

parasite resistant animals.

WATERSHED PROJECT

The watershed project is studying different management practices on forages, soils and water.

Beef Cattle Production

DBSFRC is researching management

approaches that will be beneficial

to small farm producers

and minimize inputs.

Using technology to help optimize farm operations.

On-Farm Precision Management helps small farmers with limited resources to better manage their land, crops, and animals. Precision Agriculture is one of the best approaches to understanding and monitoring these complex systems.

Mission

The mission of the Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center is to develop scientific principles and technologies to enhance the profitability and sustainability of small-scale farms. Research at the Center is focused on increasing profitability of small farms by reducing inputs and capturing a greater proportion of the post-farm value. The Location conducts research to develop innovative strategies and technologies for: reducing parasite load and enhancing genetics of small ruminants; developing foraging strategies for livestock, including organic production systems; integration of agroforestry systems and sustainable manure management practices. A multi-disciplinary team of 4 ARS scientists, in cooperation with federal, state, and private organizations, pursue a program of basic and applied research that addresses constraints to successful sustainable livestock-forage and agroforestry systems. Acquired knowledge and technology is transferred to the agricultural community through the efforts of ARS scientists and their cooperators.

Publications More...

Influences of sampling design and model selection on predictions of chemical compounds in Petroferric formations in the Brazilian Amazon

A One Health approach to Cache Valley virus – Arkansas, United States, July 2023

Integrative multi-omics analysis of metabolic dysregulation induced by occupational benzene exposure in mice

The Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center is located in Booneville, AR and is part of the Southeast Area.
Phone: (479)675-3834
Fax: 479-675-2940
USDA/ARS D. BUMPERS SM FRM RES
6883 SOUTH STATE HIGHWAY 23
Booneville, AR 72927

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center: Booneville, AR