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Agriculture is our state's largest industry, but what do you really know about farming and ranching?

You might recall the smiling farmers in overalls from books you read as a child or seeing cowboys at the rodeo. Maybe you have friends or family who farm, or perhaps all you know about agriculture comes from commodity reports on the evening news.

Whatever the case may be, part of the Arkansas Farm Bureau mission is to tell the "farming story." That means sharing the real stories of Arkansas farmers and ranchers, and highlighting the issues and trends that affect their livelihoods. We invite you to learn more by watching our videos, listening to our podcasts, reading our blog posts or following us in social media. If you have questions or need information from our staff of experts, we encourage you to contact us.

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Arkansas Farm Bureau Sets 87th Convention

Arkansas Farm Bureau Sets 87th Convention

Farm and ranch leaders from across the state will come together Dec. 1 - 3 for Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 87th annual convention, set for the Marriott Hotel and the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
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Behind the Pardon: A Turkey Story

Kristin Lehman has been raising turkeys as a 4-H livestock project for several years, and has helped provide the turkeys pardoned by Gov. Asa Hutchinson for the last three years. Now she’s “passing the turkey torch” to someone new, so she sat down to tell us about her experience working with the popular poultry and being a part of a holiday tradition.
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Arkansas AgCast | Nov. 18, 2021

Arkansas AgCast | Nov. 18, 2021

This week, we talk about the price of Thanksgiving dinner, along with personal Thanksgiving traditions and memories. We also catch up with Pulaski County Farm Bureau President Debbie Moreland about policy development and Farm Bureau’s upcoming annual convention, and we get the latest on November rice and cotton markets.
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Estate Tax Liability Analysis: Impact on Arkansas Farms

Under current law, most farms are not subject to federal estate taxes because $11.7 million per individual (or 23.4 million per couple) in assets are exempt. However, there are proposals in Congress that would significantly lower the exemption threshold. This implies that estate taxes could soon apply to many farms. This article will outline how these proposals might affect farms in Arkansas.

Diversity in Ag Virtual Conference Agenda

The Diversity in Agriculture Virtual Conference is an effort to expand the awareness of the diverse career and business opportunities that exist in agriculture. The conference will allow participants to explore opportunities through success stories and networking. It also is intended to foster an expansion of public and private partnerships within agriculture, Arkansas’ largest industry sector.

Officers & Leaders 2021 Agenda

After a year of virtual meetings and events, Arkansas Farm Bureau leaders will be back together again in Host Springs on July 19th and 20th. The annual Officers & Leaders conference will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center and will feature speakers, workshops, awards for outstanding Young Farmers & Ranchers and more. This is the full schedule of events.

Spring Flooding Report June 2021

Farmers and ranchers have dealt with numerous challenges and stresses this growing season. These challenges have the potential to significantly reduce a producer’s revenue. This document contains examples of potential profitability impacts.

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Farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders from across the state will come together for Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 87th annual convention, set for Dec. 1-3 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
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