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

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Online Services

Cabinet Secretary

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.

Upcoming Events

  • Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Meeting

    The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission will meet on September 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, 1 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, AR. At the conclusion […]

  • Forestry Commission Meeting

    The Forestry Commission will meet on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, located at 1 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock. More information […]

  • Arkansas Board of Animal Health Meeting

    Arkansas Board of Animal Health Meeting The Arkansas Board of Animal Health will meet on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Arkansas State Fair Grounds 2600 Howard […]

  • Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board Meeting

    The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board scheduled meeting on November 5, 2026, in Little Rock, AR. More details will be provided closer to the meeting date.

Public Notices

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division has prepared the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Intended Use Plan (IUP) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for State […]