A recent poll asked almost 2,000 registered voters their opinions on agriculture and sustainability and the results are good news for farmers and ranchers. Listen to our latest podcast to learn more.
Applications are now available to high school students for the summer M*A*S*H (Medical Applications of Science for Health) camps. These camps will be located at 32 medical facilities throughout Arkansas. Two new host facilities have been added this year at Dewitt Hospital and Conway Regional Medical Center.
See how growing strawberries in what are known as "high tunnel" systems is allowing growers to expand their season and meet the demand for more fresh, locally grown berries.
The latest photos and stories about what's going on at Arkansas Farm Bureau. This week's edition includes highlights from the ArFB Advocacy Conference in Washington D.C.
More young farm women are voluntarily giving their time to Arkansas Farm Bureau on the state and county level. Peggy Miller chairs the Arkansas Farm Bureau state women’s committee and Donna Bemis serves as vice-chairwoman. The annual state women’s conference was held recently and they took time to discuss the committee’s projects and why it’s important to get more farm women involved to advocate for agriculture.
Jeff Pitchford, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - State Affairs, has the latest on important ag-related legislation in the 91st General Assembly, such as HB 1665 and HB 1554.
Regional “Local Conversations” events are connecting Arkansas farmers and ranchers with those who want to buy or sell their products. Watch our latest video to learn more about this program from Adriane Barnes, communications director for the Arkansas Agriculture Department.
Fighting hunger in Arkansas is a priority for the ArFB Young Farmers and Ranchers and Women’s Committees, and the groups have adopted the “Pack Shack” and Backpack programs as their way of tackling this critical issue in our state. In this conversation, Trent Dabbs, former chair of the state YF&R committee, and Melanie Brown, former elementary school teacher in Lonoke County, discuss these initiatives and being involved in their local communities.
There was a packed house on hand for the 29th Annual Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon on Friday, March 3rd. Watch our latest video for highlights from the event and more on the five inductees chosen for their important contributions to agriculture in Arkansas.
Jeff Pitchford, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - State Affairs, sets the record straight on House Bill 1554, a trespassing and private property rights bill, and corrects misunderstandings and misinterpretation of the bill.
