Division of Agriculture EEO and 'About' Statements

Anytime the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture logo appears, the equal opportunity statement should also appear. Information about the EEO can be found here: http://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/docs/logo_guidelines.pdf

Additional information is available on our Equal Access page.

The Division of Agriculture takes the necessary steps to inform the public that it does not discriminate, adheres to all civil rights laws, and most importantly, its programs and services are open and available to everyone. As such, a non-discrimination (known as the Equal Opportunity, or EEO) statement must be included on all Division of Agriculture letterhead, brochures, books, and other publications for general distribution. The statement must be printed in a minimum of six-point font.

General statement for use in most publications, both digital or print:

Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services (including employment) without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.

Statement for use with information given to the public about an event:

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your [INSERT APPROPRIATE CONTACT INFOR HERE] as soon as possible.  Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

Statement for use only when space is limited. Do not use for events:

"The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution."

For use above EEO in news releases:

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 three system campuses.