The U of A Agricultural Systems & Technology and FFA Alumni student clubs will host their annual Lawnmower Tune-Up fundraiser Friday and Saturday, April 11-12.

The event will take place at the Abernathy Agriscience and Technology Education Center, 1194 W. Cassatt Rd., off Garland Avenue, approximately two miles north of the U of A campus.

Services provided for push-type gas mowers will include blade sharpening, oil change, filter and plug maintenance and external wash at cost of $45. Electric push mower blades will be sharpened and balanced for $10. Weed eater service costs $20 and includes filter and plug maintenance. New this year, front-tine gas tillers will be serviced (oil change, air filter and sparkplug service and external wash) for $35. If spark plugs, filters or blades must be replaced, the actual cost of these parts will be added. All equipment must be in running order at drop-off; repairs to non-running mowers and weed eaters will not be made as part of the tune-up.

If you want to have your lawnmower, weed eater or tiller serviced, please pre-register using the link below. Service will be provided for pre-registered customers only. Fill out a registration form.

Registered customers can drop off equipment between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11. Customers will be notified by phone when their equipment is ready for pick up. Equipment can be picked up until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. According to Don Johnson, University Professor and Agricultural Systems & Technology Club adviser, "This is a great way to get ready for lawn and garden season, plus, it's also a great way to help support our student organizations."

The Agricultural Systems & Technology and the FFA Alumni clubs work together to host the Lawnmower Tune Up fundraiser, and proceeds are used to support professional and educational activities for the clubs. The Ag Systems & Technology club is an educational, professional development organization for students who are interested in agricultural technology. The FFA Alumni Club is an organization for students to support FFA and agricultural education across the state of Arkansas.

Contact the Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology Department at 479-575-2035 for any questions regarding the event.