5/18-19/2026 Arkansas Beef Council Meeting
The Arkansas Beef Council will meet on May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and May 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, 1 Natural Resources Drive, […]
Arkansas Water Plan
Ensuring all Arkansans have access to safe, reliable water while supporting the state’s economic, environmental, and public health needs.
Research and Promotion Project Funding
Research and promotion boards invest in research, marketing, and market development to benefit producers statewide.
Wildfire
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is responsible for protecting more than 15 million acres of non-federal forestland from wildfire.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Get the latest information on highly pathogenic avian influenza and tips for maintaining healthy poultry flocks.
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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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.
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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
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Events
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Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Meeting
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission will meet on May 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, 1 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, AR. Meeting Agenda Topic: […]
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Red River Commission Meeting
The Arkansas Red River Commission will meet on May 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Texarkana Convention Center, 4610 Cowhorn Creek Road, Texarkana, Texas 75503. View meeting agenda.
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Arkansas State Plant Board Meeting
The Arkansas State Plant Board will meet Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the board room at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, 1 Natural […]
Press Releases
May 14, 2026
- Forestry Division
April 29, 2026
- Natural Resources Division
April 24, 2026
- Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Public Notices
Notice is hereby given that a referendum was held on April 21, 2026, on whether the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall approve the petition by landowners in the Calhoun County […]
May 04, 2026
- Natural Resources Division
The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board is accepting proposals for research and promotion projects through May 31, 2026. Proposals should not exceed four pages and must: Proposals should be submitted online […]
May 01, 2026
- Plant Industries Division