Learn why Arkansas needs to return to state meat inspection, find out about the "mass timber" movement in the state, and get a "Year in Review" from Arkansas Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Warren Carter. Plus, Phil Tappe of UA at Monticello talks about retirement.
This week, we learn about caring for poultry and other livestock during bitter cold weather and we talk to Rich Hillman about wrapping up his first year as Arkansas Farm Bureau president and the challenge of overseeing the organization’s first virtual convention and business session. We also hear from Garland County Farm Bureau President Tommy Sorrells about his reaction to participating in the virtual event after it concluded.
Arkansas Farm Bureau held its 86th Annual Convention virtually and through a live meeting of the board of directors at the Hot Springs Convention Center today. Delegates elected board leaders and members during and set policy priorities for 2021. Watch some of the highlights and hear from participants.
Arkansas Farm Bureau announced its major county and women’s leadership award winners at its 86th Annual Convention. The event was conducted virtually Dec. 3 from the Hot Springs Convention Center.
Kallem Hill of Oppelo was announced Wednesday as winner of the 2020 Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation. The award announcement came during the organization’s 86th annual state convention held remotely from the Hot Springs Convention Center.
Rich Hillman of Carlisle was reelected as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s president and Mike Freeze was reelected vice president Dec. 3 at Farm Bureau’s 86th Annual Convention, held virtually and through a live meeting of the board at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Delegates also elected eight other board members during the session and set the organization’s policy priorities for 2021.
Jamey Allen is co-owner of Allen Brothers Farms, LLC at Prattsville in Grant County where he has oversees their cow-calf operation. The farm includes Allen Gate and Panel Company which sells and ships farm gates and panels across the U.S. He shares how Covid-19 affected their operation this year and may actually have some positive benefits going forward.
Arkansas Farm Bureau will hold its 86th annual convention on Thursday, Dec. 3. The event will be conducted virtually for the first time in the organization’s history and include only a single-day business session.
It’s National Soybean Month. Arkansas soybean farmers and cattle ranchers have more in common than you might think. Soymeal is a high-protein source of nutrition for feeding cattle. Listen as Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Cody Burkham and soybean farmer/cattleman Joe Thrash talk about using soymeal as part of the feeding regime for cattle.
