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Agriculture is our state's largest industry, but what do you really know about farming and ranching?

You might recall the smiling farmers in overalls from books you read as a child or seeing cowboys at the rodeo. Maybe you have friends or family who farm, or perhaps all you know about agriculture comes from commodity reports on the evening news.

Whatever the case may be, part of the Arkansas Farm Bureau mission is to tell the "farming story." That means sharing the real stories of Arkansas farmers and ranchers, and highlighting the issues and trends that affect their livelihoods. We invite you to learn more by watching our videos, listening to our podcasts, reading our blog posts or following us in social media. If you have questions or need information from our staff of experts, we encourage you to contact us.

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A is for Apple and Agriculture

Twenty-two teachers from 15 schools are prepping to teach agriculture this fall in Arkansas elementaries. A workshop this week led by Utah State Education Specialist Lynn Wallin includes training and a detailed curriculum for the pilot program provided by Arkansas Farm Bureau in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education Division of Career and Technical Services and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.
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Ag Updates from the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a Poultry Insurance Pilot Program and Much More

On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we break down the USDA’s new National Farm Security Action Plan, which is an effort to limit foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and protect national food security. We also highlight major agriculture wins in the newly signed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” including stronger safety nets for farmers, expanded crop insurance and the creation of a first-ever poultry insurance pilot program. Plus, the latest on USDA’s response to the growing New World screwworm threat along the southern border.
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2025 YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award Finalists | The Moix Family

Meet Garrett and Mallory Moix, who are among three finalists for the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award. The Moix family has a Bermuda grass hay farm and run a 130-head cow-calf operation. Garret is immersed in the agriculture industry and Mallory works off the farm as a pediatric occupational therapist. They have three daughters whom they love to include in their farming adventures. Watch to learn more about the Moix family and their farm.
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2025 Achievement Award Finalists | The Feathers

Meet Jacob and Callie Feather! The Feathers are one of three finalists for the YF&R Achievement Award. Jacob is a third-generation farmer and Callie is a nurse practitioner. The Feathers have a diverse row-crop operation on 1,450 acres. They also recently started a pecan orchard. Jacob and Callie have four sons, with their newest farmhand having arrived in May. Watch to learn more about their farm and family!
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Ag Updates from the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a Poultry Insurance Pilot Program and Much More

Ag Updates from the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a Poultry Insurance Pilot Program and Much More

<p>On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we break down the USDA’s new National Farm Security Action Plan, which is an effort to limit foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and protect national food security. We also highlight major agriculture wins in the newly signed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” including stronger safety nets for farmers, expanded crop insurance and the creation of a first-ever poultry insurance pilot program. Plus, the latest on USDA’s response to the growing New World screwworm threat along the southern border.</p>
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Letter to U.S. Congressional Delegation from Agriculture Groups

As representatives of farmers, livestock and specialty crop producers, lenders, and other essential stakeholders in agricultural communities across the United States, we write to express our strong support for advancing a meaningful farm bill in 2024 that addresses worsening conditions in farm country. Given the enormous challenges facing production agriculture – including a farm economy that has taken a downward spiral – it is imperative Congress act before year’s end to strengthen farm policy for America’s farmers. It is critical that Congress pass a new farm bill that strengthens the safety net as many producers are facing multiple years of not being profitable and this is causing their overall financial situation to deteriorate.

Letter to Arkansas Congressional Delegation from Arkansas Agriculture

The undersigned organizations, representing the interests and well-being of Arkansas agriculture, write to express our deep concern regarding the escalating economic pressures that are threatening the viability of our agricultural communities.

2022 Ballot Issues | ArFB Positions

Details on Arkansas Farm Bureau's positions on various issues on the 2022 ballot.

Arkansas Livestock Drought Impact Explainer

The roughly two-month dry period during the summer of 2022 has been the worst drought in 10 years. While it has had an impact on all Arkansans, the drought has hit livestock and hay producers across the state especially hard. Livestock such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats and llamas rely on forages (grass, hay and other plants) for most or, in some cases, all of their diet, and this year’s drought has caused significant loss of forage availability statewide.

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