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

Water and Wastewater Funding

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

  • 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 […]

Public Notices

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) […]
  • Natural Resources Division