Leigh Ann Parks grew up working in her family's greenhouses, and as the demand for organics grew, she took that experience and started Peace Farm Organics. Her operation now provides 100% Arkansas-raised "starter plants" to customers across 8 states. Check out our latest video to learn more!
The second season of Filthy Farm Jobs is here! We kick things off with Stanley Hill, our Vice President of Public Affairs & Government Relations, sweating his way through a day of cleaning grain bins. Watch, learn and laugh!
Corning's Kenny Francis found his "fish niche" two decades ago. Today his Clay County catfish operation is still offering more than just stomach satisfaction. Watch and learn the story of the Arkansas Catfish Farmer of the Year.
A wet spring has led to a later harvest, but combines are now cranking in many Arkansas rice fields. Craighead County farmer Joe Christian says that yields are good at "around 190-200 ... Better than expected." Watch more in this update from his farm in Cash.
The Sweat family of Hempstead County, the 2020 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year, was recently visited by judges for the Swisher Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year competition. We spent some time on their farm to find out more about the family who will represent the state at the annual competition held in Moultrie, Ga., in October.
Cobblestone Farms is a non-profit organization in Fayetteville working to fight hunger in their community through sustainable agriculture. Executive director, Kelton Hays, tells us about the work that the organization does and the importance of a community-first mindset.
For the latest episode of our Kid Farmer series, Jackson puts Jenny to work and teaches her the basics of irrigation installation on one of the hottest days of the year.
On family farms, there's something for everyone to do, including the kids. Joshua Roberts is one of those farm kids, and whether it's holding down rice gates as they’re installed, or "clowning" around, he knows his part well. We met up with Joshua so he could show us how his family installs rice gates.
Quality Gladiolus Gardens of Bay is celebrating its 100th year in business. Owner Brian Kelly tells us about the farm's rich history and its moves and changes through the years, and discusses how he finds success as a small specialty crop farmer in the delta.
