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
Agriculture / Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID – 19) Resource Information
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID – 19) Resource Information
Contact information for the Department Administration and Divisions is included in the following information. For general information, call 501-225-1598, or email info@agriculture.arkansas.gov

Arkansas Department of Agriculture
- Thank you from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture
- Arkansas Agriculture Industry - Thank You (Video)
- COVID - 19 Arkansas Resources: Print and Shareable Resources
- Governor Hutchinson's Ag Week Message (video)
- Message to Arkansas Agriculture from Secretary Wes Ward
- Inquiries Regarding Agriculture as Essential Critical Infrastructure
- To Schedule an Appointment: Continuity of Operations and Coronavirus Screening
- Administration Contact Information
- Arkansas. We Are In This Together (video)
Farm to School and Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act
- Arkansas COVID - 19 Food Access Map
- No Kid Hungry Emergency Relief Grants Available
- Map of Early Care Centers still open during COVID - 19
- COVID - 19 Resources for Farm to School and ECE
- Farmers Market: Directives for Large Indoor (here) and/or Outdoor (here) Venues
- UpLift Arkansas: Resource to local restaurants, farmers, school meals, food pantries, community meals, and more
Forestry Division
- Forestry Division Contact Information
- Poison Springs State Forest camp site reservations cancelled, no reservations being accepted until further notice
- Message Regarding Arbor Day Celebrations
Livestock and Poultry Division
- Livestock & Poultry Division Contact Information
- Department of Health COVID - 19 Guidance for Business and Industry
- Guidance for Livestock Auctions
- Livestock and Poultry Division Waiver of Egg Container Requirements
Natural Resources Division
Plant Industries Division
- Plant Industries Division Contact Information
- Delayed Payment of Tonnage Fees Applicable to Seed, Feed, & Fertilizer Programs
- Pest Control Program Testing
- Guidance on Covid - 19 for Pest Management Professionals.
- Bureau of Standards Website Posting for Fuel Waiver Request
- Pesticide Applicator Testing
- Pesticide Section, Private Applicator Extensions for License Renewals
- Produce Safety: COVID-19 Health and Hygiene Practices
Water Well Construction Commission
- Waiver of License Renewal Fees of the Water Well Construction Commission
- Waiver of Certain Continuing Education Requirements of the Water Well Construction Commission
Veterinary Medical Examining Board
- COVID-19 Guidance for Veterinarians
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control for Veterinary Clinics During the COVID - 19 Response
- Arkansas Veterinary Medical Examining Board Education Program Approval Waiver
- COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Veterinary Services
- COVID-19 Resources for Companion Animal Owners
- COVID -19 FAQ for Pet Owners
- CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE WARNING: Never use pet care products or any products, for any purpose other than what the label directs; Chloroquine Phosphate Information
Farm Manager Resources
- Steps to Create a COVID - 19 Action Plan for Essential/Critical Infrastructure (Video)
- OSHA/CDC Interim Guidance to Protect Workers in the Meatpacking Industry
- COVID - 19 Guidance for Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers
- Novel Coronavirus Prevention & Control for Farms
- CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID - 19)
- Arkansas Farm Corps Program: Linking Farmers and Potential Employees