The average cost of the traditional Thanksgiving meal this year is pennies less than in 2016 according to Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 32nd annual survey of food items typically included in the holiday feast.
Sgt. Brian Jackson served 10 years in the Army National Guard. Now, he is the vo-ag instructor at Smackover High School and Smackover FFA advisor. He shared his story with us for Veterans Day.
Resolutions are submitted by each county Farm Bureau that are discussed and approved for consideration by voting delegates at the organization’s annual business session. Jeff Pitchford, Director of State Affairs for Arkansas Farm Bureau, explains the importance of the resolutions process.
In the conversation Michael Klein of the USA Rice Federation updates the situation concerning rice trade with China and why protecting the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada is so important.
In this issue: Congressman Bruce Westerman and his bill to improve federal forest management, Conway County farmer Billy Wilchman's unique path to becoming a pecan grower, the Mom at the Meat Counter blog and more.
Whether they receive a ribbon, earn champion status or sell their animal, thousands of young people learn valuable life lessons each October at the State Fair Livestock Show.
