Baxter County Farm Bureau

06/11/2026

Reminder: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2026 Arkansas Century Farm Program. This program honors families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years, recognizing their contributions to Arkansas’ agricultural heritage.

There is no cost to apply, and participation is completely voluntary. Accepted farms receive a personalized Century Farm certificate and metal sign.

Applications are due online by July 31, 2026.

Learn more and apply here: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/resources/programs/arkansas-century-farm-program/

05/25/2026

Fred & Fran made 3 stops today!

First up, a corn field in Lawrence County, AR. 🌽

Arkansas corn is typically the first crop planted each year, usually in March or April, and harvested around August or September.

70% of Arkansas corn is used in poultry feed mills, with the remaining 30% exported.

2024 Corn Production Snapshot:
Acres Harvested: 480,000
Average Yield: 187 bu/ac
Total Production: 89,760,000 bushels
Production Value: $394,944,000

Common Uses for Corn:
🌽Animal Feed
🌽Textiles, Glues/Adhesives
🌽Ethanol & Fuel
🌽Cooking Oils & Baking Mixes
🌽Paper Products & Tires
🌽Industrial & Alcoholic Beverages

According to USDAs 2022 Ag Census data, these counties were the top five corn producing counties in Arkansas:

☀️Arkansas
☀️Lonoke
☀️Phillips
☀️Lee
☀️Jefferson

05/21/2026

Our Women's Committee has some great things planned for your busy summer. Be sure and give them a follow! Welcome to the Farm Bureau Family, Farmer Fred & Farmer Fran!

The Baxter Co. Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee is THRILLED to announce our new friends, Farmer Fred & Farmer Fran!

This idea was adopted from our friends in the Cross County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. Thank you so much for allowing us to use this idea in or county!

We can assure you, you will want to hit that "follow" button. They have some crazy-fun adventures to experience this summer. Our hope is to bring a little more agriculture knowledge to wherever you are!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to all!

2026 County Farm Families of the Year Announced Published April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026 LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program announces its 2026 County Farm Families of the Year. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped recognize outstanding farm families throug...

04/27/2026

How fun!

We had so much fun, we failed to get photos of every class!

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Chick University Graduates! This spring class had 68 students across Mountain Home Public Schools.

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Congrats, Brady!

Norfork FFA and Ag Education
Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply of Mountain Home

04/21/2026

Baby chicks everywhere!