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
Arkansas Beef Council
Overview
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. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate as follows:
- Four cattle producers actively and principally engaged in the cattle industry from each of the four congressional districts
- Two cattle producers actively and principally engaged in the cattle industry from the state at large
- One active Arkansas livestock market operator representing the state at large
The members are appointed for three-year terms. Board activities are funded by an assessment of $1.00 per head on all cattle sold in the state, with 50 cents remitted to the federal Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the remainder retained by the state.
Learn more about the Arkansas Beef Council here.
Project Proposals Accepted Until April 22, 2024
The Arkansas Beef Council is accepting grant proposals for beef research and promotion projects. Research proposals must be submitted by April 22, 2024, and all other project proposals must be submitted by April 26, 2024.
Proposal Format
Proposals shall be no longer than five pages. The following information must be included:
- Project title, principal project manager, and other contributing participants
- Statement of justification or purpose of the project
- Explanation of activities and/or actions to be taken in executing the project
- Budget, which includes the amount requested from the Arkansas Beef Council and amounts contributed or provided by requesting party and/or other sponsors
- Date(s) or duration of the project – only projects that are to be executed during FY2025 (7/1/24-6/30/25) will be considered
- Alternative budgets: The project proposal may contain an alternate budget(s) for lesser amounts that focus on subsets of the initial proposal
Proposals should be submitted online here.
Find additional information on the schedule and procedures for project proposal submissions here.
Find guidelines for approval of programs under the Beef Promotion and Research Act here.
Inquiries about these procedures or submission of proposals should be directed to Patrick Fisk at patrick.fisk@agriculture.arkansas.gov or (501) 249-3369.
Board Members
| Name | Location | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Laster | Strong | 2023 |
| Jerry Christie | Nashville | 2023 |
| Chase Groves | Garland | 2024 |
| Sam Cecil | Russellville | 2024 |
| Caleb Plyer | Hope | 2025 |
| Robert Campbell | Witt Springs | 2025 |
| Sharon Kay Casey | Malvern | 2025 |
Administrator: Patrick Fisk
