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What started as a backyard garden grew into a high tunnel, strawberry patch and more. Today, Keith and Tammie Sutherland welcome their community to Onion Creek Farms & Produce in Lavaca, a featured stop on this year’s Arkansas Farm Trail.

On this episode, we break down House passage of the 2026 farm bill and what it could mean for producers as it heads to the Senate. We also cover major freeze damage to Arkansas peaches and blueberries, new USDA conservation funding opportunities and the timeline for applying for the Arkansas Century Farm Program.

More than 700 children squealed with delight, picking and devouring strawberries while touring Arnold Family Farm this week in Alma. The annual excursion teaches farm practices and where food comes from but requires lots of logistics and volunteers.

The moment you’ve all been waiting for! Congratulations to the 2026 Achievement Award and Excellence in Ag Finalists!

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The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program announces its 2026 County Farm Families of the Year. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped recognize outstanding farm families throughout the state since 1947. The objectives of the Farm Family of the Year program are: • To give recognition and encouragement to farm families who are doing an outstanding job on their farm and in their community; • To recognize the importance of agriculture in the community and state; and • To disseminate information on improved farm practices and management. Arkansas Farm Family of the Year selection criteria includes efficiency of production, conservation of energy and resources, leadership in agricultural and community affairs, home and farm improvement, and home and farm management. The program is open to all counties and is voluntary. Participation varies, explaining why not all counties have a recipient.

ArFB Vice President Magen Allen recently graduated for the Partners in Advocacy Leadership program hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The two-year intensive training builds stronger industry leaders. Hear more about her experience and how it has prepared Allen to be a better leader and advocate for agriculture.

Adam Chartrand (aka “the worm guy”) transitioned from gardening to producing garden-improving vermicompost business. His Man of the Red Earth business in Mayflower provides soil amendments for home gardeners and farmers using natural ingredients and nutrient-rich worm castings.

Wade and Marlene Lucas moved from Florida to Arkansas and started a farm supplying locals with everything from strawberries to fresh-baked pies. Wade Lucas Farms is one of this year’s Arkansas Farm Trail stops, and a visit to this serene Ozark valley farm won’t disappoint.