Jeff Pitchford, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - State Affairs, has the latest on important ag-related legislation in the 91st General Assembly, such as HB 1665 and HB 1554.
Regional “Local Conversations” events are connecting Arkansas farmers and ranchers with those who want to buy or sell their products. Watch our latest video to learn more about this program from Adriane Barnes, communications director for the Arkansas Agriculture Department.
Fighting hunger in Arkansas is a priority for the ArFB Young Farmers and Ranchers and Women’s Committees, and the groups have adopted the “Pack Shack” and Backpack programs as their way of tackling this critical issue in our state. In this conversation, Trent Dabbs, former chair of the state YF&R committee, and Melanie Brown, former elementary school teacher in Lonoke County, discuss these initiatives and being involved in their local communities.
There was a packed house on hand for the 29th Annual Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon on Friday, March 3rd. Watch our latest video for highlights from the event and more on the five inductees chosen for their important contributions to agriculture in Arkansas.
Jeff Pitchford, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - State Affairs, sets the record straight on House Bill 1554, a trespassing and private property rights bill, and corrects misunderstandings and misinterpretation of the bill.
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.
