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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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Economics Arkansas | Teachers on the Farm

Economics Arkansas and ArFB recently took teachers to agriculture school. They learned how meat and milk get from the farm to store and more. Watch how gracious hosts Simon Brothers Dairy, Cypress Valley Packing and Flying C Ranch presented their work to educators.
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Wade Lucas Farms

Florida native Wade Lucas and his family found a flat spot to farm in the Ozark Mountains. They’ve cultivated 12 acres over the past 25 years into one of Arkansas’ more scenic stops for fresh lunches, baked indulgences and vine-ripened produce. See why locals love it and Greers Ferry Lake goers travel curvy Hwy. 16 to Wade Lucas Farms in Shirley.
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Richland Creek Farm and Market

At Richland Creek Farm and Market, come for the mayhaws and stay for the flowers. Ken and Rhonda Rudder have transformed the former homestead into a farm full of fruits, vegetables and beautiful flowers. Rhonda explains that their hope is for anyone visiting the farm to leave feeling loved and like family. Note: The correct address for the farm is 453 Union Rd. 757, El Dorado, Ar.
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Unpacking the Senate and House Budget Reconciliation Proposals, USDA Relief for Livestock Producers and Much More

On this episode of Arkansas AgCast, we break down new USDA relief for livestock producers through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024. If you received assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, you may be eligible for additional funds. We have the latest data from the June WASDE report and take a closer look at how federal budget reconciliation could shape ag spending priorities, and what it means for the farm bill process moving forward.
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Unpacking the Senate and House Budget Reconciliation Proposals, USDA Relief for Livestock Producers and Much More

Unpacking the Senate and House Budget Reconciliation Proposals, USDA Relief for Livestock Producers and Much More

<p>On this episode of Arkansas AgCast, we break down new USDA relief for livestock producers through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024. If you received assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, you may be eligible for additional funds. We have the latest data from the June WASDE report and take a closer look at how federal budget reconciliation could shape ag spending priorities, and what it means for the farm bill process moving forward.</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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