Arkansas Farm Bureau

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A $750,000 upgrade to @ArkansasState meat lab means more protein for hungry children in the state. The college and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry and its supporters celebrated with a tour of the facility Wednesday in Jonesboro. “These upgrades were to implement a high-speed snack stick line and train our students on updated, state-of-the-art equipment you would find in a commercial operation,” says A-State meat lab director Corey Readnour. “Now we’re ready to launch large-scale production.” Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry provides protein snack sticks made mostly of venison to more than 200 schools in 73 of the state’s 75 counties. A-State’s lab updates, including a grinder, mixer, cutter, roll stock vacuum packaging and refrigeration, will streamline the jerky-like stick production. Until now, most have been processed in Missouri. “We’re thankful,” says Ronnie Ritter, president of Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. “A-State believes it can produce up to 200,000 meat sticks per year for us to give kids around the state.” Arkansas leads the nation in food insecurity with one in five children going to bed hungry. Meat stick program sponsors include Arkansas Farm Bureau, Arkansas Community Foundation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Trying to decide whether to attend the 92nd Annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention? It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and make a difference in Arkansas’s No. 1 industry: agriculture. Register today: events.bizzabo.com/26convent….

The future of Arkansas depends on strong communities and the resources they need to thrive. Arkansas Farm Bureau board member Terry Laster supports Issues 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the 2026 ballot. Make your voice heard and vote YES on all four issues.

This week we discuss the impact of Chapter 12 bankruptcies on Arkansas farmers, concerns following avian influenza detection in a backyard flock, and David Graves with Arkansas Game and Fish joins us to explain how rice farmers can participate in the Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement Program. youtu.be/IhVoBSELvDA?si=vcun…

U.S. @RepWesterman spent time this week visiting Paw Paw's Pecans, Ralston Family Farm and meeting with farmers at a roundtable in Pope County. Rep. Westerman says spending time in rural America is “good for his soul” and gives him valuable insight into how he can better serve Arkansas farmers in Congress. youtu.be/we40R6kKdsM?si=bsqg…

Arkansas Farm Bureau Vice President Magen Allen shares her support for Issues 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the 2026 ballot. Issues 3 and 4 will help ensure strong communities and reliable infrastructure for Arkansas agriculture and our state’s future. Join Arkansas Farm Bureau and vote YES on all four issues.

Why attend the ArFB Convention? Great speakers, helpful resources and a family atmosphere. We look forward to connecting our members each year! Register online today: events.bizzabo.com/26convent….

Sen. @JohnBoozman is visiting Arkansas farmers and ranchers this week to provide updates on the federal farm bill and hear about challenges facing local communities. Hear from Sen. Boozman and ArFB President Dan Wright on how these important meetings support Arkansas agriculture. youtu.be/TKdbMNVEz70?si=09aH…

Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright supports Issues 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the 2026 ballot. Arkansas communities need Issues 3 and 4 to create opportunities to grow and ensure reliable infrastructures for the future. Make your voice heard and vote YES on all four issues.

Check out Arkansas Farm Bureau’s State Fair photos in our Flickr album here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD837C. From opening day to the final day, congratulations to the exhibitors on a successful season! #ArkansasStateFair26 #StillRaisingChampions @ArkStateFair

This week @JohnBoozman is visiting Arkansas farmers and ranchers, providing updates on the federal farm bill and learning about challenges facing local communities.

#SaveTheDate! The 92nd Annual ArFB Convention is coming Dec. 2-4 in Hot Springs. Join us for great speakers, tradeshow vendors, a farmers’ market and more. You won’t want to miss it! Visit events.bizzabo.com/26convent… to register or learn more. #GrowingForward26 #ArFBCon26

Arkansas Farm Bureau policy supports a YES vote on Issues 1, 2, 3 and 4. Learn more about each issue and how it impacts our communities, agriculture and the future of Arkansas.