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ROGERS, AR – Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward has concluded his term as president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), where he led the organization through a year of record-breaking events, expanded international engagement, and strengthened collaboration on key agricultural issues. Ward’s presidency began in September 2024 and concluded with the 2025 NASDA Annual Meeting in Rogers, Arkansas. Over the past year, he represented state departments of agriculture at national and international meetings, highlighting agriculture’s role in securing our food supply and fueling economic growth. “Serving as NASDA president has been an honor and

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will host the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) 2025 Annual Meeting on September 14-17 in Rogers, Arkansas. Secretaries, commissioners, and directors of agriculture from all 50 states and four territories and agriculture leaders from across the nation will gather under the theme “Securing Our Future Through Agriculture” to discuss policy, innovation, and partnerships that strengthen U.S. agriculture. State and industry leaders will highlight Arkansas’s role as a national leader in agriculture and emphasize the importance of securing a strong future for farmers, families, and rural communities. Federal

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. Administered by the Department and sponsored by Farm Credit, the program provides funding to support local farmers markets as demand continues to grow for locally grown and made products. “My administration is committed to making fresh, nutritious foods accessible for every community in the Natural State, and our local farmers markets play a critical role in that mission,” said Governor Sanders. “With this funding, farmers markets across Arkansas will be able to attract more

Notice: New Laboratory Information Management System Launching July 1, 2025 The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL) is dedicated to delivering outstanding service. To enhance efficiency and improve client experience, we will be upgrading our laboratory information management system (LIMS) effective July 1, 2025.  A LIMS is a specialized software platform designed to streamline laboratory operations by managing samples, organizing testing data, automating workflows, and integrating instruments. By ensuring seamless data tracking and reducing manual processes, a LIMS enhances efficiency and accelerates the delivery of accurate test results.  The current WebSuite portal used to access test results