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LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging Arkansans to stay alert as wildfire risk increases across the state. The Department has designated all 75 counties at […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through October 2, 2026. Applications can be submitted online here. Through a […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from elementary schools for the 2026–2027 USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The program reimburses schools for […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture today announced that Allen Bryant, the former Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Little Rock Field Office, has […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is now accepting pre‑applications for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Swift Current Flood Mitigation Assistance (Swift Current) program. Up […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced today that it is now accepting applications for the newly established Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program. Created under […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding farm families that applications for the Arkansas Century Farm Program are open now through July 31. The program recognizes […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) has released the 2025 Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Report pursuant to the Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Act of […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board today announced $83,533 in funding for research and promotion projects. The selected projects will support the growth and market development of […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Dr. Andrew Fidler will serve as Animal Health Director and State Veterinarian within the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Dr. […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Governor Sanders has announced that the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program and the Southeast Arkansas Hardwood […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded $3,175,000 through the 2026 Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Grant Program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board today announced $80,417 in funding for research and promotion projects. The selected projects will support the growth and market development of […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR –The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Farmers Market Promotion Program, an initiative made possible through continued support from Farm Credit. Applications will […]
DELIGHT, AR — The Arkansas Beef Council today announced that the winner of the 3rd Annual Arkansas Best Burger Contest is the Wombat Burger from Eoff’s Food Trailer in Delight, […]