No need to brood... another Filthy Farm Jobs is here! This time we join Winston Williams, Regional Underwriting Supervisor for Arkansas Farm Bureau Insurance Company, as he helps Alan Mahan of Rabbit Ridge Farms clean a chicken brooder. Let the dust, and chicken dander, fly!
The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food trains the next generation of farmers focusing on specialty crop production. The University of Arkansas program strives to set up aspiring farmers for success in local food production. They recently hosted a Farmers for Tomorrow fundraiser to support their program graduates. Hear what assistant director Heather Friedrich had to say about their recent event and programs.
Can you brave the bees? On our latest episode of Filthy Farm Jobs Peter Brave of Brave New Restaurant joins Jeremy Bemis at Bemis Honey Bee Farm to learn about bee care, harvesting honey and all things in between. Check it out!
Evan Teague has been named Vice President of Environmental Issues at Arkansas Farm Bureau, where he will focus on the intersection of agricultural and environmental issues. He previously served the organization as Vice President of Commodity and Regulatory Affairs. John Bailey will assume responsibilities as Vice President of Commodity and Regulatory Affairs and will have management responsibility for the employees who direct the state’s commodity checkoff programs, Farm Bureau’s economic research, as well as state and federal regulatory analysis.
Benton County agritourism farmer Dennis McGarrah says the summer drought and hungry deer have made it his worst year for pumpkins since 2006, but he still gushes with enthusiasm. Fall family fun on his farm in Pea Ridge, includes tractor-pulled hayrides, a mule train ride, haystacks, bounce pads, ziplines and more.
Get ready to go hog wild! Ashley King from THV11 The Vine joined us at the Arkansas State Fair for her turn tackling a Filthy Farm Job. Learn more about exhibitor work and show prep in our latest episode!
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!
On Thursday, Oct. 20, it was a big night at the Arkansas State Fair for kids from all across the state who've worked hard raising and showing their animals all year long. All their work paid off, as Arkansas Farm Bureau and other organizations took part in the "Sale of Champions," showing their support for the future of Arkansas agriculture and carrying on a proud annual tradition.
