The Arkansas Beef Council was created to promote the growth and development of the beef cattle industry in Arkansas by research, promotion, and market development. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate as follows:
- Four cattle producers actively and principally engaged in the cattle industry from each of the four congressional districts
- Two cattle producers actively and principally engaged in the cattle industry from the state at large
- One active Arkansas livestock market operator representing the state at large
The members are appointed for three-year terms. Board activities are funded by an assessment of $1.00 per head on all cattle sold in the state, with 50 cents remitted to the federal Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the remainder retained by the state.
Learn more about the Arkansas Beef Council here.
Board Members
| Name | Location | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McMillan | Hot Springs Village | 2026 |
| Jerry Christie | Nashville | 2023 |
| Michael Lee | Conway | 2024 |
| Sam Cecil | Russellville | 2024 |
| Caleb Plyler | Hope | 2025 |
| Robert Campbell | Witt Springs | 2025 |
| Sharon Kay Casey | Malvern | 2025 |
Administrator: Tillman Treat