Press Releases – News
Herrin Named Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year
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.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Announces New Program to Promoting Direct-to-Consumer Farms and Ranches
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.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Hosts Farmers Day at the Capitol
Arkansas Farm Bureau Hosts Farmers Day at the Capitol
Farmers and ranchers traveled from across the state to join in the legislative process
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Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame to Add 6
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.
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The Hendersons of Mississippi County Named Arkansas Farm Family of the Year
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.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Selects Leaders, Sets Policy
Arkansas Farm Bureau Selects Leaders, Sets Policy
Wright, Freeze and Dabbs re-elected as president, vice-president and secretary/treasurer
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Honors Women Leaders
The Women’s Leadership Committee from Lee County Farm Bureau is the Outstanding County Women’s Program award winner for 2024. The group was recognized Dec. 5 during Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 90th Annual Conference at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Committee chair Kerry Stiles accepted the award for the second consecutive year.
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Columbia County Competitor Named Discussion Meet Winner
Lindsey Holtzclaw, of Columbia County, won the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet Dec. 5 at the Arkansas Farm Bureau 90th Annual Convention in Hot Springs. Holtzclaw advances to compete in January at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in San Antonio.
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