Gathering for Thanksgiving dinner won’t pluck your wallet like it did in 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high prices. Arkansas Farm Bureau's Women's Leadership Committee did some volunteer shopping, and we calculated the cost. See the turkey, dressing, trimmings and hear the receipt totals in our latest video.
Meet the 2023 Northwest District FFOY, the Leonard Family of Huntington (Sebastian County). Tracy and Julie Leonard have been farming for 23 years. They raise cattle and grow hay on 1,255 acres. They have five children: Shelby, Isaac, Scarlette, Alanna and Levi.
Arkansas Farm Bureau salutes veterans. Retired U.S. Army vet Michael Tyler, who was deployed 7 times (5 combat tours, 2 peace-keeping tours), owns Tyler Farms and Ranch in Camden. It offers a variety of products from fruit to fresh eggs and cattle to chestnuts. You can read more about Tyler by visiting https://arkag.arfb.com/combat-veteran-finds-solace-on-farm/ or visit tylerfarmsandranch.com.
Today’s episode covers the latest from that ag labor working group, which is led by Arkansas Congressman Rick Crawford. We also have the data on China’s largest soybean purchase in months and you’ll hear about a really cool school lunch program that is feeding kids locally grown beef and pork.
If you’re looking for the link to the Ag Labor Working Group report, it’s here: https://agriculture.house.gov/policy/agricultural-labor-working-group.htm
Meet the 2023 Southeast District FFOY, the Myers Family of Eudora (Chicot County). Mike and Darlene Myers have been farming for 53 years. They grow corn, soybeans, rice and wheat on 6,500 acres. They have three adult children: Steven, Eric and Holly.
Pigeon Family Farms Nursery is a family-owned nursery in Siloam Springs, which is celebrating 10 years of business. From spring to fall, the Pigeon family has something for everyone on their farm. Don’t miss their upcoming events on Small Business Saturday Nov. 25 and Succulent Saturday on Dec. 9! Watch our latest video to learn more.
Meet the 2023 Southwest District FFOY, the Anderson Family of Hope (Hempstead County). Mark and Judy Anderson have been farming for 22 years. They raise pigs, poultry and grow hay on 320 acres. They have four adult children: Joey, Britani, Leith and Brooke.
Soybean Soup, Mexican Chicken with soybeans, Soybean Amuse, Soy Milk Pudding and more wowed taste testers and judges Nov. 3 at the first Soy Chef Competition in Little Rock. UA Pulaski Tech Culinary Institute hosted the contest, awarding winners for tastiest appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Meet the 2023 West Central District FFOY, the Allen Family of Bismarck (Hot Spring County). Jeremy and Magen Allen have been farming for 28 years. They raise cattle and grow hay on 1,490 acres. They have four children: Lane, Brody, Evelyn and Eli.
Meet the 2023 Western District Farm Family of the Year, Tucker Family of Conway (Faulkner County). John R. and Dian Evans and John H. and Lisa Evans grow rice, soybeans, corn and Bermuda grass in addition to raising cattle on 3,650 acres. John H. and Lisa have two adult daughters: Jill and Julie.
