Participants gathered in Fayetteville for the Farmers for Tomorrow benefit event hosted by the @caff_ar. This benefit celebrates and raises money for new local farms. ArFB is proud to sponsor this wonderful event!

On this weeks AgCast Deep Dive host John McMinn sits down with newly-appointed Farm Service Agency State Director Ty Davis to discuss his farming roots, FSA programs that farmers can utilize and how his role in Senator John Boozman’s office helped prepare him for his role as FSA director in his home state. Listen here: apple.co/43pKHa9

Priorities painted on his wall remind Tommy Owens to ‘keep the main thing, the main thing.’ Hear how it’s anchored him and impacted others in East Arkansas on this episode of AgriCulture. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

More than 60 teams took aim for a good cause at the 8th annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation Trap Shoot today. All proceeds from the event will support the Arkansas FFA Foundation and Arkansas 4-H Foundation.

Thank you for supporting the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and celebrating Foundation Week with us! Your generosity and encouragement help make a difference in rural communities across the state every day. We appreciate your support of the ArFB Foundation’s mission to serve Arkansas families and communities. Learn more at arfb.com/pages/foundation/. #ArFBGives26

The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation is proud to support programs and projects that make a difference in communities across the state. Through educational grants, general funding requests and the Community Grant Program, the ArFB Foundation helps provide resources and opportunities that strengthen Arkansas communities, classrooms and families. Whether you are supporting agricultural education, community improvement projects or local initiatives, the Foundation is committed to investing in the future of rural Arkansas. Learn more about available funding opportunities and how to apply today. arfb.com/pages/foundation/ #ArFBGives26

The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation’s work across the state is made possible through the generosity of supporters like you. Giving back is simple and only takes four easy steps. Help support the ArFB Foundation’s mission by making a donation today: bit.ly/3zaLJae #ArFBGives26

Join us in welcoming Rob Roedel as vice president of communications and congratulating Bryan Pistole on his promotion to vice president of information technology and production. Read the full release to learn more about Rob and Bryan’s experience in the communications industry. arfb.com/news/2026/jun/03/pi…

As the state’s top industry, agriculture plays an important role in the lives of all Arkansans. The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation supports agricultural education for K-12 students across the state through classroom resources, books, field days, agriculture simulation experiences and more. Learn more about these efforts here: arfb.com/pages/education/ag-… #ArFBGives26

The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation, county Farm Bureaus, individuals and organizations from across the state continue to support the important work of Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. This year, the ArFB Foundation donated $25,000 to help provide shelf-stable meat snack sticks to schools participating in backpack feeding programs, giving students a reliable source of protein at home. An additional $30,000 has been set aside for matching donations, helping expand the program’s reach even further. In 2025, more than $85,000 was donated to AHFH through Arkansas Farm Bureau, county affiliates and the Foundation’s matching program. Those contributions helped provide more than 61,000 meat stick packages to more than 80 schools across 45 counties. Support this effort and donate today: givingtools.com/give/692. #ArFBGives26

Hear part 2 of the Blasdels’ inspiring story of staying married and farming while providing non-stop care for a child with special needs on this encore episode of AgriCulture. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

M*A*S*H is a free, two-week program for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. Held at multiple locations across the state, the program gives students a firsthand look at the healthcare industry while shadowing medical professionals. Rural healthcare plays a vital role in Arkansas communities, and M*A*S*H camps help students explore medical career opportunities close to home. To support programs like this through the ArFB Foundation, donate here: givingtools.com/give/692 #ArFBGives26

It’s Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation Week! The ArFB Foundation works diligently each year to provide support and resources to rural communities across the state. This week, we’ll take a closer look at the work the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation is doing every day to support Arkansas families and communities. The ArFB Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of families across Arkansas. arfbfoundation.gvtls.com #ArFBGives26

On this AgCast Deep Dive John McMinn sits down with Jay Robbins, Arkansas Farm Bureau’s senior director of national affairs, to discuss the recent passage of the farm bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. For farmers still relying on programs tied to the outdated 2018 farm bill, the move marks an important step forward. Learn more here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

"Food security is often discussed in terms of grocery prices, supply chains or global hunger. But at its core, food security is national security: a nation that cannot reliably feed its people is a nation vulnerable to economic instability, social unrest and external pressure. In the United States — and especially in Arkansas — farmers and ranchers are not just food producers; they are frontline defenders of our country’s independence and long-term security." ow.ly/zrBq50Z4UW8

Hear Cheryl and Larry Blasdel’s inspiring story of staying married and farming while providing non-stop care for a child with special needs on this encore episode of AgriCulture. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

On #MemorialDay we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Need weekend plans? Gather the family and get your passport, your Arkansas Farm Trail passport that is! It’s the perfect time to visit a stop (or two) on the Arkansas Farm Trail. Hear from Abbey Nowicki, she visited every 2025 Arkansas Farm Trail stop and secured one of the custom fire pit prizes given away last year.

Producers continue to sound off on the positive impacts of the Working Families @TaxCuts. @ArFB President Dan Wright shares how the new poultry insurance pilot program gives more options for growers to manage risk and better handle rising input costs. Next step: Farm Bill 2.0.

An elite Arkansas agriculturist, Larry McClendon says he didn’t prosper for a decade while learning how “incapable” he was. He reveals the “catalyst for change” on this episode of AgriCulture. ow.ly/xo9150Z1Fa1