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Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau honored local farmer Benny Fratesi Tuesday by naming their board room in his honor. Fratesi, who farmed in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties for over 60 years, has been influential in farming legislature for both the state of Arkansas and the... Read More.

Never Too Late to Participate in NRCS Programs: 80-year-old Forrest City Farmer Enhances Farm

Wednesday, January 22 by Alex Bivens

In the last year, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program and the East Arkansas Enterprise Community (EAEC) helped over 120 historically underserved and limited resource farmers participate in the East Arkansas Delta Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), according to... Read More.

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P.J. Haney, local farmer discusses his appearance in the film “Gaining Ground, the Fight for Black Land” which is part of UAPB’s 65th annual Rural Life Conference

Thursday, March 7 by Alex Bivens

As a part of the 65th annual Rural Life Conference at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff next week, the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences will host a screening of the film “Gaining Ground, the fight for Black Land’ on March 14... Read More.

McGehee farmer honored for soybean crop yield

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

A McGehee farmer has been recognized for his contributions to the soybean growing world. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Matt Miles was the winner of the “Champions” category in the 2020 “Grow for the Green” promotion sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and... Read More.

Stories tagged with: farmer

Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Never Too Late to Participate in NRCS Programs: 80-year-old Forrest City Farmer Enhances Farm

P.J. Haney, local farmer discusses his appearance in the film “Gaining Ground, the Fight for Black Land” which is part of UAPB’s 65th annual Rural Life Conference

McGehee farmer honored for soybean crop yield

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