SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 18
Farm Bureau Press A PEEK INSIDE
ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU LAUNCHES AG INNOVATION CHALLENGE Arkansas Farm Bureau has launched the Ag Innovation Challenge, a statewide business competition that showcases Arkansas startups developing innovative solutions to address challenges facing Arkansas farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The challenge is presented in partnership with Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas. The application window is open now and closes Oct. 8. Challenge applicants must represent a for-profit business and submit a business plan, business pitch, product images and other assets for review. Judges will review all applications and select five semi-finalists to present at the Arkansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Nov. 30 with a winner and runner-up announced at the meeting in Little Rock.
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FOLLOW US ONLINE Disaster Relief Donation | The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation board of directors voted to make a $10,000 donation to aid in the replenishment of local food banks/ pantries, after the tornadoes that hit in Lonoke and Pulaski counties. ArFB gathered Aug. 30 with the Arkansas Foodbank, county and elected officials to present donations. Taking part in the donation were Brian Burton, Arkansas Foodbank CEO; Rep. Jim Wooten, District 59; Sherri Jones, Arkansas Foodbank; Clint Miller, Lonoke Co. agency manager; Sarah Riffle, Arkansas Foodbank; Rep. Karilyn Brown, District 55; Jarrod Yates, ArFB EVP; Mike Freeze, ArFB vice president; Rep. Andrew Collins, District 73; Steven Rikard, Pulaski Co. agency manager; Rep. Tippi McCullough, District 74; Rich Hillman, ArFB President, and Dan Wright, ArFB secretary/ treasurer.
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