Whether we’re frying some up for family and friends, fishing for them or feasting on them, catfish is an important part of life for Arkansans. In honor of Arkansas Catfish Month, we put together a few facts about the catfish industry in the state.
Cobblestone Farms is a non-profit organization in Fayetteville working to fight hunger in their community through sustainable agriculture. Executive director, Kelton Hays, tells us about the work that the organization does and the importance of a community-first mindset.
What’s a day in the life of a county extension agent look like? Join Carol Ann McAfee, a Garland County 4-H agent, as she takes us along for a busy day that includes putting together a day camp, reading books virtually and taking care of her own animals!
In this first episode of our new series "Arkansas Home Grown & Homemade," we learn how to make a Summer Salad that includes Arkansas-grown fruit and vegetables. This series is produced in cooperation with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension Service and the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation.
The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation announced Mark Lambert has been named Director of State Affairs in the Public Affairs & Government Relations department. Lambert previously worked in Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Commodity & Regulatory Affairs department as a Director of Commodity Activities and Economics.
The roughly two-month dry period during the summer of 2022 has been the worst drought in 10 years. While it has had an impact on all Arkansans, the drought has hit livestock and hay producers across the state especially hard.
The Natural State is known as the birthplace of the largest food retailer in the world and the home of the Arkansas Razorbacks, but it is also known for the diverse landscapes and climates found in each region of the state. It’s this diversity, in fact, that allows Arkansas to produce a wide range of crops and is a major reason why agriculture is the state’s top industry.
The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation announced Abbie Guin has joined the Organization and Member Programs Department as District Director of the Southeast District.
