Department of Agriculture

Supporting Arkansas farmers and ranchers while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of Arkansas, the nation, and across the globe

Boards & Commissions

Arkansas Beef Council

The Arkansas Beef Council was created to promote the growth and development of the beef cattle industry in Arkansas by research, promotion, and market development. Learn more about the Arkansas Beef Council here.

Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board

The Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board was created to plan and conduct a program of research, extension, market development, and advertising designed to promote the Arkansas catfish industry.

Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board

The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board was created to plan and conduct a program of research and extension designed to promote the corn and grain sorghum industry in Arkansas. Learn more about the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board here.

Arkansas Forestry Commission

The mission of the Arkansas Forestry Commission is to promote forest resources, health, conservation, protection, and stewardship.

Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission

The mission of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is to control, suppress, and eradicate livestock and poultry diseases and pests and supervise livestock and poultry sanitary work in the state.

Arkansas Natural Resources Commission

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission adopts, modifies, and enforces rules related to water conservation, development, management, and planning.

Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board

The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board was created to plan and conduct a program of research, extension, market development, and advertising designed to promote the rice industry in Arkansas. Learn more about the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board here.

Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board

The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board was established to conduct plans, projects, or activities to strengthen the soybean industry’s position in the marketplace. Learn more about the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board here.

Arkansas State Plant Board

The mission of the Arkansas State Plant Board is to protect and serve the citizens of Arkansas and the agricultural and business communities by providing information and unbiased enforcement of laws and regulations thus ensuring quality products and services.

Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board

The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board was created to promote the growth and development of the Arkansas wheat industry by research, extension, promotion, and market development.