Big news for agriculture in Arkansas!
Governor Sarah Sanders was flown in on a state police helicopter for a special event promoting the opening of a new research operation promoting the state’s agriculture. The event happened in Harrisburg, Arkansas.
Northeast Arkansas Rice Research Center Launches
It all started when on Friday, Governor Sarah Sanders arrived to the Northeast Arkansas Rice Research Center’s grand opening for a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Hundreds of people were there.
Governor Sanders introduced First Congressional District Rep. Rick Crawford before returning to the helicopter to fly away. The ribbon cutting for the event was held at 11:30 a.m.
If we can’t get young people interested in feeding, fueling, and fighting for America, then we will not survive.
Thank you to the team behind NERREC, Arkansas’ newest agriculture research and extension center! pic.twitter.com/1goVDfJYvA
— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) August 30, 2024
The event is by no means insignificant.
You can read the University of Arkansas’ Division of Agriculture’s official webpage for the Northeast Arkansas Rice Research Center.
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Discover and develop innovative, efficient rice production practices.
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Utilize genetically diverse and adapted cultivars.
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Maximize net return for Arkansas rice producers.
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Provide extension-based education/outreach to the public on:
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The value of Arkansas rice.
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The role of rice in a sustainable ecosystem.
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It’s wonderful to see our governor making special appearances at events that are so important for our state’s infrastructure.