Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., but most farm-related injuries and deaths are preventable. Listen as Amanda Williams, education and safety coordinator for Arkansas Farm Bureau, discusses the upcoming Agriculture Safety Awareness Week, the meaning this year’s theme of “Get out of my Space,” and some simple safety basics.
“Thrive to Survive” was the theme of the 2017 Arkansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers conference in Little Rock, and thriving is exactly what the 350 attendees at the annual gathering are doing. Hear all about this year's meeting from Miller County cattleman and ArFB state YF&R committee chair Chase Groves and check out photos from the event.
Another week of the 91st General Assembly is in the books and Jeff Pitchford, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - State Affairs, provides an update on all the activity farmers and ranchers need to know about.
Photos, updates and news on all the latest Arkansas Farm Bureau events around the state, from Women's Committee activities to commodity conferences, Farmers' Day at the Capitol, workshops, market briefs and more.
This week, Zac Bradley, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations, offers a rundown on the key agriculture-related bills and activity at the Capitol.
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University announced a partnership to help fill a need for more graduates in poultry science. In our latest podcast, hear ASU College of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology Dean Tim Burcham discuss the launch of this dual transfer "3-plus-1" bachelor’s degree program and its future benefits to the poultry industry in Arkansas.
More than 150 Arkansas farmers and ranchers participated in Arkansas Farm Bureau’s "Farmers’ Day at the Capitol" on Feb. 8. Agricultural producers met with their senators and representatives to speak with them in person about agricultural priorities. Listen to our interview with Jackson County farmer Jeff Rutledge, as he explains why the day was so important for the state’s largest industry.
Jeff Pitchford, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - State Affairs, provides an update on bills and activity of importance to farmers and ranchers for the week of February 6-10.
What happened during the fourth week of the legislative session? What bills are the ArFB team tracking? Find out in this video update from Jeff Pitchford, director of ArFB Public Affairs & Government Relations, State Affairs.
Read the latest issue to learn about the key policy issues for Arkansas Farm Bureau during the current legislative session, as well as planning for the next Farm Bill, crop price predictions for the year, dairy issues, an update on C&H Hog Farm, and more.
