On this week’s edition, we learn about a new video project called “Experience Arkansas Agriculture,” and we talk to agriculture economics professor Dr. Bob Stark, who is retiring this summer after a distinguished career at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. We also get a final legislative session wrap-up from Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Jeff Pitchford.
It’s hatching season at I.F. Anderson Minnow Farms in Lonoke, the largest fish hatchery in the world. During a six-week period in April and May, they hatch all the fish that are raised for the entire year, totaling more than one billion fish.
The Keisler family at Circle K Angus Farm near Ozark believes healthy beef starts with healthy soil and natural forage systems. Daniel Keisler explains how they have been able to make these practices work on their Logan County ranch.
Last Thursday was #TakeYourKidToWork day! Join us as we follow Mark and Shay Morgan of Peach Pickin' Paradise as they take their children, Kate & Luke, out for a day of learning and family teamwork on the farm.
On this week’s edition, we talk about the potential impact of cold weather on one grower’s peach crop, we hear from the Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives about agriculture-focused legislation, and we get an update on other happenings at the state legislature from Arkansas Farm Bureau’s own Jeff Pitchford.
This past Tuesday ArFB hosted an ice cream social at the Capitol as a “thank you” to legislators for their work advancing smart Arkansas agriculture policy and we spoke to some of the legislators who stopped by. #ArkAg #AgAtWork
It's #NationalPecanMonth! Working with his father, uncles, and brothers, Brandon Zinser of Morrilton (Conway County) is hoping to turn Petit Jean Pecans into one of the largest pecan orchards and agritourism businesses in central Arkansas.
The Lonoke School district recently began construction on a 30,000-square-foot Agriculture Business Academy, the first of its kind in Arkansas. The facility will house five hands-on programs of study designed to prepare students for skill-based careers right out of high school and/or for continuing education opportunities after high school. Elizabeth Anderson, of I.F. Anderson Farms and school milage campaign chair, explains the benefit the academy will have for Lonoke students, surrounding schools, and the community.
