Arkansas Department of Agriculture

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Arkansas Water Plan
Ensuring all Arkansans have access to safe, reliable water while supporting the state’s economic, environmental, and public health needs.
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Research and Promotion Project Funding
Research and promotion boards invest in research, marketing, and market development to benefit producers statewide.
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Wildfire
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is responsible for protecting more than 15 million acres of non-federal forestland from wildfire.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Get the latest information on highly pathogenic avian influenza and tips for maintaining healthy poultry flocks.
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Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, is a strategically planned and carefully managed fire used to achieve specific conservation and land management goals.
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Growing Arkansas's
Largest Industry
Supporting Arkansas farmers and ranchers while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of Arkansas, the nation, and across the globe.
Arkansas ranks in the top 25 nationally in 16 different agricultural commodities.
Agriculture is our largest industry, contributing over $24.3 billion a year.
Arkansas is home to 37,400 farms on 13.7 million acres.
Arkansas ranks in the top 25 nationally in 16 different agricultural commodities.
Agriculture is our largest industry, contributing over $24.3 billion a year.
Arkansas is home to 37,400 farms on 13.7 million acres.
Programs & Services
Wildfire Danger, Burn Bans, and Prescribed Burns
Laboratory Services
Food Safety
Animal Health
Water and Wastewater Funding
Law Enforcement
Rules
Farm to School
Online Services
Animal Entry Permits
Pesticide Applicator and Dealer Licenses
Registered Foresters
Water Well Construction
Veterinary Licenses
Cabinet Secretary
Meet The Secretary
From growing up in a rural farming community to pursuing a Master of Law degree in Agriculture and Food and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, Secretary Wes Ward is devoted to serving Agriculture and Forestry in Arkansas.
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Upcoming Events
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April 2026
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The Arkansas Forestry Commission will meet on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, 1 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, AR. Meeting Agenda For […]
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Free On-Farm Brucellosis Vaccinations – April 27 (Ouachita County) Free on-farm brucellosis vaccinations will be offered on April 17 in Ouachita County through the Animal Health Division of the Arkansas […]
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Free On-Farm Brucellosis Vaccinations – April 27 (Calhoun County) Free on-farm brucellosis vaccinations will be offered on April 27 in Calhoun County through the Animal Health Division of the Arkansas […]
May 2026
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Free On-Farm Brucellosis Vaccinations – May 1 (Grant County) Free on-farm brucellosis vaccinations will be offered on May 1 in Grant County through the Animal Health Division of the Arkansas […]
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Press Releases
Arkansas Century Farm Program Now Accepting 2026 Applications
April 21, 2026
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Collects 242,015 Pounds of Unwanted Pesticides
April 07, 2026
Plant Industries Division
Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Contest Now Accepting Entries Through June 26
April 06, 2026
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Arkansas Beef Council Launches 2026 Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest
April 01, 2026
Animal Health Division
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Public Notices
Arkansas Beef Council Accepting Research and Promotion Proposals
The Arkansas Beef Council is accepting proposals for research and promotion projects through April 30, 2026. Proposals should not exceed five pages and must: Proposals should be submitted online here.
April 08, 2026
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Notice of Referendum on Consolidation of Conservation Districts
Notice is hereby given that the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is conducting a referendum on whether the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall be authorized under Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-401 […]
April 06, 2026
Natural Resources Division
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