Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new executive order aimed at speeding up permitting for economic development projects across Arkansas, calling it a major step in making the state more competitive nationally and globally. The…
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Arkansas Department of Agriculture Proposes New Pesticide Classification for Feral Hog Control
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has proposed major regulatory updates, including the creation of a new pesticide classification aimed at strengthening statewide feral hog eradication efforts. The Arkansas State Plant Board approved the draft rule…
Arkansas Agriculture Research and Promotion Boards Open Funding Opportunities
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced that four of the state’s agriculture commodity research and promotion boards are now accepting proposals for new research and promotional initiatives. These boards—funded by commodity assessments—exist to advance…
Governor Sanders Inducts 42 New Family Farms into the Arkansas Century Farm Program
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially recognized 42 farm families as the newest inductees into the Arkansas Century Farm Program, celebrating more than a century of dedication, stewardship, and heritage in farming. The program honors…
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces $153 Million for Arkansas Water Projects
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has approved more than $153.9 million in new funding to improve water and wastewater systems across 52 Arkansas communities, impacting more than 814,000 residents. The funds were awarded through the Arkansas…
Governor Sanders Launches Arkansas Farm to Schools Initiative to Bring Local Foods to State Schools
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the launch of the Arkansas Plate Initiative, a new statewide effort connecting Arkansas farmers and producers with public schools to provide students with nutritious, locally sourced meals made from…
