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LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Fidler as the new State Veterinarian, effective Monday, October 27. “Dr. Fidler brings extensive […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has selected six projects to receive a total of $336,560 in funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Funded […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture today announced the 40th anniversary of the Arkansas Groundwater Conservation Tax Credit Program, an initiative that has supported farmers, landowners, and […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has selected ten schools to participate in the 2025 Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program: “The STOP program gives students hands-on […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the Arkansas Rural and Volunteer Firefighters Association will host the 2025 Rural Fire Show on Saturday, October 4, from 9 […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is opening enrollment for a new cost-share program aimed at helping landowners in Southeast Arkansas address forest health issues in […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Arkansas hosted a delegation of 33 international agricultural attachés from 24 countries this week in conjunction with the 2025 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture […]
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 […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, today announced the transition of statewide nutrition programs to the Department of Agriculture. […]
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, […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding producers of important resources and protections available during the fall harvest season. These include the Arkansas Grain Grading Act, […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program is now accepting applications from Arkansas schools through September 19, 2025. Selected schools will receive […]
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 […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through September 30, 2025. Applications can be submitted online here. Through a grant from […]
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