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
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
