Department of Agriculture

For the latest information regarding COVID - 19 view the Arkansas Department of Health's website here.

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

• Patrick Fisk, Livestock and Poultry Division Director: Why Did You Choose to Get Vaccinated?
• Joe Fox, State Forester, Forestry Division: Why Did You Choose to Get Vaccinated?
• Scott Bray, Plant Industries Division Director: Why Did You Choose to Get Vaccinated?
• 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)
• Administration Contact Information
• Arkansas. We Are In This Together (video)

Farm to School and Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act

• UpLift Arkansas: Resource to local restaurants, farmers, school meals, food pantries, community meals, and more

Forestry Division

• Forestry Division Contact Information

Livestock and Poultry Division

• Livestock & Poultry Division Contact Information
• Livestock and Poultry Division Waiver of Egg Container Requirements

Natural Resources Division

• Natural Resources Division Contact Information

Plant Industries Division

• Plant Industries Division Contact Information

Veterinary Medical Examining Board

• COVID-19 Guidance for Veterinarians
• 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
• DC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID - 19) 
  • Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities
• Arkansas Farm Corps Program: Linking Farmers and Potential Employees
  • Farmers interested in/requiring workers can post their information here
  • Potential employees can find information on available work here

Arkansas Resources

• University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
• Education Resources/Tools
• National Agricultural Law Center COVID - 19 Resource Library