Arkansas Department of Agriculture

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

As Arkansas Farmers Market Week comes to a close, we encourage Arkansans to get out and visit a farmers market near them this weekend. Producers across the state work hard to bring Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made products to their communities, and farmers markets are one of the best places to experience that dedication firsthand. Shop local and support Arkansas Grown this weekend!

06/12/2026

Wildfire prevention, detection, and suppression are essential functions for our Forestry Division team, and their professionalism and dedication are evident in every response. During last year’s historically significant wildfire season, our forest rangers and wildland firefighters suppressed more than 1,250 wildfires across 27,960 acres. Their work helps protect Arkansas’ forests, communities, and natural resources.

06/11/2026

Reminder: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2026 Arkansas Century Farm Program. This program honors families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years, recognizing their contributions to Arkansas’ agricultural heritage.

There is no cost to apply, and participation is completely voluntary. Accepted farms receive a personalized Century Farm certificate and metal sign.

Applications are due online by July 31, 2026.

Learn more and apply here: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/resources/programs/arkansas-century-farm-program/

06/10/2026

We were proud to visit the Bentonville Wednesday Farmers Market today to present Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Arkansas Farmers Market Week proclamation. The Downtown Bentonville Incorporated Farmers Market was recently ranked by USA Today as one of the top markets in the country, growing from $280,000 in annual sales in 2011 to more than $3 million today. We were glad to see the success of the market firsthand and visit with some of their outstanding vendors!

📷 Photo Credit: Downtown Bentonville Farmers Market

06/09/2026

We were glad to be at the University of Arkansas Fruit Research Station in Clarksville today to present Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Arkansas Blackberry Month proclamation and see the important work Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is doing to support blackberry producers across the state.

06/08/2026

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June 8–12 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week! Arkansas is home to more than 60 farmers markets that serve as vital outlets for agricultural producers and connect them with consumers who value locally sourced products. The Department is proud to celebrate the many benefits farmers markets provide to both producers and communities.

06/06/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in two calves in Zavala County, Texas. While there are no detections in Arkansas at this time, livestock and animal owners should stay alert and take preventative action. Movement of animals into Arkansas from the affected area in Texas will be restricted according to established federal NWS response guidance and a state entry permit will also be required for those animals.

Find full guidance here: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/public-notice/notice-usda-confirms-presence-of-new-world-screwworm-in-the-united-states-new-requirements-for-entry-of-animals-from-texas/

06/05/2026

The Department graded 1.85 billion eggs last year, which is the equivalent of more than 5.1 million cases. This work helps ensure that eggs sold in Arkansas meet quality and safety standards that protect consumers and support one of the state’s key agricultural sectors.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to our Flood Mitigation Assistance Coordinator, Michal Harris, on receiving the Founding Dean David Pryor Public Service Award for the Clinton School Online program. This award honors students who show exceptional commitment to public service leadership, reflecting the community‑focused legacy of the late Senator David Pryor. Michal plays an important role on our team, and we look forward to seeing his continued work serving communities across the state!