Shane and Kim Lockeby of Ashdown are the Southwest District Farm Family of the Year. They operate Lockeby Farms with their three sons. It’s a laying-hen operation producing 12.8 million hatching eggs a year. They also plan to grow their 600-tree pecan orchard they’ve started.
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright emphasizes that while federal aid is appreciated, it falls short of addressing the challenges facing farmers. He calls on Congress to provide further relief to support family farms and safeguard America’s food supply.
Dawna and Randy Spears of Wedington are the Northwest District Farm Family of the Year. They left the dairy industry in the early 2000s, pivoting to Spears Cattle Co., raising commercial cattle and running a custom-feeding operation, focusing on nutrition and weight gain.
When Farm Bureau members meet policymakers face-to-face, agriculture moves forward. Our Annual Convention included a joint session of Arkansas Senate and House agriculture committees to ensure farmers and ranchers were aware of the issues legislators are debating.
We packed the studio up and headed to Hot Springs for this episode. Catch up with us on the trade show floor as we discuss all the action from the 91st Annual State Convention. We also have a great discussion with Clint Bruce, Navy SEAL and former NFL player, before his keynote address at the event. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.
Keynote speaker Clint Bruce shared war stories, lessons learned playing linebacker and self-deprecating humor to entertain and motivate leaders at the 91st annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention on Thursday in Hot Springs.
