The Arkansas State Fair is back Oct. 16 through Oct. 25, and this year promises to be bigger than ever with no shortage of games, rides, food and fun to keep everyone entertained all week long. “There’s just something special …
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ASU College of Veterinary Medicine to Offer Ambulatory Service to Area Farms
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, opening this fall, will offer a large animal ambulatory service to area farms, the school announced. “A-State’s CVM is centered around serving the community, and the ambulatory service is an important way for …
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A Place of Abundance: Couple’s Journey to Create Live Healthy Farms Brings Together Wellness-focused Community
When Betty and John Ballard founded Live Healthy Farms in Bonnerdale in 2020, they knew they were not going to do things conventionally. “We wanted to raise our children in a farm setting on land where we don’t have to …
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Feral Hogs Cause Up to $41M in Damages in Arkansas Each Year, But Progress is Being Made
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAfter decades of destruction to farmland, livestock and natural habitats, Arkansas is finally seeing signs of progress in its ongoing effort to control feral hogs. Thanks to a coordinated statewide effort by the Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force and …
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Spotlight on Small Business: Porch Swing Farms
There are lots of folks who call the Hogs in Arkansas, but perhaps no one is as passionate about pork as Holly Payne and Aaron Baldwin, co-owners of Porch Swing Farms in Bigelow. The couple launched the business in 2021, …
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Multigenerational Farmers: David Martin and Dana Stewart
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebda6 Generations — White County Photos provided by Dana Stewart As proud as he has been of his family’s multigenerational legacy of farming in White County, David Martin said he never had any expectations of his daughter, Dana Stewart, …
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A-State Breaks Ground on Arkansas’ First Public Veterinary College
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University hosted a historic groundbreaking ceremony for the state’s first public College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) on Wednesday, March 12. The event, open to the public, was held at the corner of Driver Street and University Loop. “Being …
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The Poultry Federation Names Rollins as Executive VP
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Poultry Federation has announced the appointment of Blake Rollins as its new executive vice president. With a background in agricultural policy and leadership, Rollins will help advance the organization’s mission of promoting and protecting the poultry and egg industry …
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Burger Battle: David’s Burgers Withdraws Application But Not Project
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaLittle Rock-based David’s Burgers has initiated a reset on its proposed slaughterhouse in North Little Rock, but the project remains a company priority per leadership. A spokesperson confirmed to local media Feb. 10 that the application was withdrawn for the …
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Haag Brown Adds New Agriculture Division
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHaag Brown recently introduced its newest division, HB Ag. The expansion is part of a strategy to diversify the company’s portfolio and extend its expertise into the agricultural sector. “We believe global and national economic uncertainties will drive investments into …