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Lisa DavisProgram Associate-LeadershipPhone: 501-519-5472Email: ldavis@uada.edu
by Lisa Davis - June 27, 2022
Agriculture in Arkansas contributes $19.4 billion annually to the state’s economy.
Representatives from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture shared many details about agriculture industry in Arkansas with LeadAR Class 19 participants in the June 24, 2022, virtual session. Details include:
Forestry
Joe Fox, forestry division director, discussed forestry in Arkansas. He said, the mission of the division is to protect Arkansas’ forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health. Highlights of his presentation include:
Livestock and Poultry
Patrick Fisk, livestock and poultry division director, shared information about livestock and poultry. The primary goal of the division is to protect animal and human health from zoonotic and other communicable animal diseases.
He said Arkansas is nationally ranked in the following:
Plant Industries
Fox shared information about the Plant Industries division. Its mission 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 set by the Arkansas State Plant Board, thus ensuring quality products and services.
He provided the following data:
Natural Resources
Chris Colclasure, natural resources division director, discussed the Arkansas Natural Resources division. He said it serves as the lead agency for conserving Arkansas land and water resources. In 2021, the division had the following impacts:
Class 19 also heard from Lisa Davis, leadership program associate, about the initial itinerary of the international studies tour to Portugal in September. More details to come.
LeadAR is a program designed to help Arkansans broaden their understanding of issues and opportunities facing our state and strengthen their ability to make a difference. For more information about LeadAR, visit the website or contact Robinson, jrobinson@uada.edu, or Lisa Davis, ldavis@uada.edu.