A queen of England favorite and arguably three times smarter than your dog, Berkshires have arrived in Berryville. Pleasant Valley Farms grows a heritage breed of swine with “redder, steaky meat and more flavor.” Raised especially for nobility in the past, it’s in high demand by Carroll County consumers.
When Abigail and Jack Meredith married in 2021, Abby was thrust into farm life. She began bringing all sorts of animals to the farm in the back of her Toyota 4Runner. Abigail started writing children’s books that reflect their life on the farm to teach lessons to kids.
Backed by the University of Arkansas team, Arkansas is at the forefront of blackberry research and development in the world. Horticulture Specialist Dr. Amanda McWhirt talks to us about the work being done at Ritter Blackberry Discovery Farm in Judsonia, Arkansas.
And the 2024 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year is… Murry and Dee Henderson of Mississippi County. The Henderson run a row crop operation near Keiser, Arkansas along with an ag flying service that operates two planes and services over 40 farmers.
Murry and Dee Henderson of Keiser were named today as the 2024 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped to recognize outstanding farm families throughout the state since 1947. The Hendersons have been farming in Mississippi County for 23 years.
This episode covers updates on the farm bill, including a push for new legislation and immediate financial assistance. We also discuss new federal orders that could affect dairy farmers and recap ArFB’s recent convention, highlighting election results and key policy positions adopted by voting delegates. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.
On Thursday, the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation awarded three grants totaling $10,000 to the De Queen School District. These grants will help several schools in the district further their agriculture programs. ArFB’s Foundation continues investing in communities across the state for the future of agriculture in Arkansas.
Meet the Brents family! When Strap was laid off in 2016, he and his wife, Leigh Ann, started a full-time poultry and cattle farm. Now they have five broiler houses, 130 head of cattle and annually farm 300 acres of hay. The Brents have two children who enjoy helping on the farm and life in the country.
