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Arkansas Water Plan

Ensuring all Arkansans have access to safe, reliable water while supporting the state’s economic, environmental, and public health needs.
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Harvest Season Reminders

Stay informed with key resources from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, including grain grading protections, slow pay assistance, and voluntary smoke management guidelines.
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Wildfire

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is responsible for protecting more than 15 million acres of non-federal forestland from wildfire.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Get the latest information on highly pathogenic avian influenza and tips for maintaining healthy poultry flocks.
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Prescribed Fire

Prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, is a strategically planned and carefully managed fire used to achieve specific conservation and land management goals.
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Prescribed fire or controlled burning to manage land and vegetation

Growing Arkansas's
Largest Industry

Supporting Arkansas farmers and ranchers while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of Arkansas, the nation, and across the globe.
Arkansas ranks in the top 25 nationally in 16 different agricultural commodities.
Agriculture is our largest industry, contributing over $24.3 billion a year.
Arkansas is home to 37,400 farms on 13.7 million acres.
Arkansas ranks in the top 25 nationally in 16 different agricultural commodities.
Agriculture is our largest industry, contributing over $24.3 billion a year.
Arkansas is home to 37,400 farms on 13.7 million acres.

Programs & Services

Wildfire Danger, Burn Bans, and Prescribed Burns

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Registered Foresters

Water Well Construction

Veterinary Licenses

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Meet The Secretary

From growing up in a rural farming community to pursuing a Master of Law degree in Agriculture and Food and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, Secretary Wes Ward is devoted to serving Agriculture and Forestry in Arkansas.
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  • On-Farm Vaccination Clinic – Cross County

    The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, will hold an on-farm vaccination clinic. The clinic is open to […]

  • On-Farm Vaccination Clinic – St. Francis County

    The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, will hold an on-farm vaccination clinic. The clinic is open to […]

  • On-Farm Vaccination Clinic – Van Buren County

    The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, will hold an on-farm vaccination clinic. The clinic is open to […]

  • On-Farm Vaccination Clinic – Desha County

    The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, will hold an on-farm vaccination clinic. The clinic is open to […]

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Public Notices

Notice: Proposed State Fiscal Year 2026 Intended Use Plan (IUP)

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division has prepared the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the Safe Drinking Water Fund/Drinking Water SRF (SDWF) Intended Use Plans (IUP) […]
October 24, 2025
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