Farm Bureau Press

The 2023 Farmers Day at the Capitol event is an opportunity to bring agriculture’s collective voice to the Arkansas State Capitol. The purpose will be to share the obstacles and opportunities for the state’s farmers and ranchers while earning a better understanding of the legislative process.

We are asking everyone who plans to attend to join us for dinner and a short informational session Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock. Those arriving Wednesday morning should plan to meet at the Embassy Suites and ride the shuttle.

On the morning of March 1, our group will board buses and head to the Capitol for a full day of engagement with elected officials, including a lunch fish-fry, catered by King Kat of Carlisle. Events will include House & Senate committee meetings and House and Senate sessions for Farmers Day recognition.

All county presidents and legislative chairmen are encouraged to attend, however, any interested Farm Bureau leader is welcome. Hotel arrangements, meals and mileage will be covered by Arkansas Farm Bureau. Attendees may register through their local member service representative, by contacting your ArFB district director or County President.

The 2023 Dairy Foods and Rice Is Nice Youth Cooking Contests are now open for registration. Program booklets can be found at arfb.com and contain everything you need to know to conduct your own county contest. ArFB will again offer prizes for county winners, and the order forms for prizes are included. The state contests will be held in-person July 27. For more information, cotact Brandy Carroll, or Jake Cartwright.