The 78th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its eight district farm families, encompassing the breadth of Arkansas agriculture, the state’s largest industry.
Two students have joined Arkansas Farm Bureau as summer interns, gaining hands-on experience while advancing their professional skills. Through the internship program, they will support the organization’s advocacy work for the state’s largest industry, agriculture, and rural communities. The program offers the opportunity to see how Farm Bureau serves as a voice for farmers and ranchers at the local, state and national levels.
Jill Herrin, a fifth–and sixth–grade science teacher at Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School in Pulaski County, has been named Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 2025 Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year. She was recognized during a special surprise presentation at the school.
Arkansas Farm Bureau (ArFB) is excited to announce the Arkansas Farm Trail (AFT), launching March 15. AFT allows farmers to share stories, connect with consumers and increase visibility for ArFB members who produce direct-to-consumer products. This first-of-its-kind Arkansas program will connect consumers with local agriculture and teach about the state's agricultural industry.
Six inductees will be added to the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, reflective of industry-changing work in aquaculture, forestry, rice, poultry and cattle as well as the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
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.
