ARKANSAS GROWN OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and sweet treats are the order of the day, and the state’s farmers and crafters do not disappoint. The Arkansas Agriculture Department supports producers in the Arkansas Grown, Arkansas Made and Homegrown by Heroes programs and makes their products more identifiable to consumers wanting to shop local and support our state’s economy. -Wes Ward Secretary of Agriculture
Featured members Popped Perfect Elkins, Arkansas
A veteran-owned business creating gourmet popcorns with flavors like bacon cheddar jalapeno, creamy dill, drizzled berry crunch and caramel apple.
Fresh Right Now Farms Rogers, Arkansas
An indoor, Controlled Environment Agriculture Farm with lean manufacturing practices growing safe, clean fruits and vegetables year-round. freshrightnowfarms.com
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What’s growing
Piney Creek Farms is a farm breeding and selling show-quality Kunekune pigs in the Ozark
Mountains. These pigs are smart, docile and perfect for small homesteads.
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