Eleven delegates from across Arkansas took the mic many times Tuesday during the business session of the 105th American Farm Bureau convention in Salt Lake City. Many issues facing Arkansas farmers and ranchers were addressed and new Arkansas Farm Bureau president Dan Wright was elected to the American Farm Bureau board of directors.
New Arkansas Farm Bureau president Dan Wright had questions for Washington D.C. staffers Monday at the 105th Amercian Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City. Other members and delegates from Arkansas took in seminars, break-out sessions and boot camps plus heard from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Day 3 at the American Farm Bureau convention is well under way. We kicked it off with a panel discussion on the Farm Bill, as well as remarks from the Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, during the closing general session.
Arkansas farmers scored record yields in 2023 but in a volatile world must continue to push for higher yields. That was the message from economists Monday at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City.
It was an eventful day two at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City. Arkansas was represented well through competition, awards and special recognitions.
Arkansas Farm Bureau earned a Pinnacle Award while the state’s Young Famer & Rancher Discussion Meet winner competed in the Sweet 16 on Sunday at the 105th American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City.
A strong contingent of Arkansas farmers and ranchers attended the American Farm Bureau Convention official kickoff Sunday morning in Salt Lake City. Arkansas Farm Bureau and its members are up for awards later at the 105th annual meeting. Check back here later today for updates.
The first full day of the 105th American Farm Bureau Convention on Saturday in Salt Lake City included Young Farmer & Rancher competitions, Women in Ag meetings, breakout sessions and a lively trade show. Nicole Erbach from Perry County advanced in the Discussion Meet competition to Sunday's round of the Sweet 16.
Perry County Farm Bureau member Nicole Erbach competed during the Discussion Meet on Saturday at the 105th American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City. Erbach says collaborating and competing with like-minded folks benefits young farmers.
Arkansas’s own Chris & Brooklyn Heiser are competing at the American Farm Bureau convention in Salt Lake City for the “Excellence in Ag” award. Hear from them on their experience so far! #AFBF24
