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Farm Bureau Perspective by Stan Taylor 3Faces of Agriculture — Jennifer Jamesby Tara Johnson 18
Q&Ag with U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor by Gregg Patterson 4Six who made a difference by Ken Moore 10
Policy Update by Michelle Kitchens 22
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Rural Reflections Photo 28
Spotlight on Youth — Leading future historyby Gregg Patterson 26
On the cover — Toiling day to day on farms, in fields, in research laboratories and managing ag businesses most often goes unnoticed by the masses. However, the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame annually takes time to recognize the career sweat equity of leaders in the field.
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I’m a former hog farmer in Buffalo River country. Recently, I’ve read a lot of
misinformation and some ugly things being said about C&H Farms, a family farm that is
expanding its hog operation near Mt. Judea in Newton County.
To say the rhetoric on this subject has been emotionally charged would be an
understatement. Unfortunately, much of the conversation about the state’s approval
process of this new facility has been inaccurate.
I’m proud to say Newton County Farm Bureau supports C&H Farms and has adopted
a board resolution saying so. It’s proud to stand with C&H Farms, because we know them
— brothers Richard and Phillip Campbell and their cousin Jason Henson. Their families
have lived in Newton County for eight generations. And they’ve raised hogs in this area
for more than a dozen years without incident. They have a deep and abiding love for this
beautiful land and its streams.
Many don’t realize the extensive safeguards in place to avoid environmental mishaps
on the farm. Their hog facility was designed by a licensed engineering firm and includes
the latest technologies and efficiencies. In fact, because of their interest in protecting
the Buffalo River watershed, the farm exceeds many of the standards set by the Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
At an April open house on the farm, Jason told a visitor, “My cousins and I are
environmentalists at heart. We’ve grown up in the streams — the Buffalo River, Big Creek.
That’s our heritage. Big Creek is where I learned to swim. To say we would do anything to
contaminate it is ludicrous. Even if there were no laws or regulations whatsoever, we still
wouldn’t want to pollute the Buffalo River or Big Creek, because this is where we live.”
That kind of caring sentiment is true with any farmer. The land and water where
we live is vital to agriculture and vital to where we live. It’s our heritage. I’m concerned
about the future of our county and rural communities, particularly if farming is restricted
because of unsubstantiated fears. I’m equally concerned about the future of the Buffalo
River watershed, but not because of family farms in the area. More than half the land
in the watershed is privately owned. No doubt, the majority of these land owners are
farmers, who have done a great job protecting the streams here. I know that’s true,
because my hog farm was part of an EPA award for environmental stewardship. We all
care about the river.
The truth is agriculture existed along the Buffalo River long before it received national
river status. There are hog farms, dairies, poultry houses and cow-calf farms scattered
across the Buffalo River watershed. The environmental stewardship administered every day
by these farmers should be a source of pride for all of those who love the Buffalo River –
like we do – and not attacked.
That’s why Newton County Farm Bureau stands beside Richard and Phillip Campbell
and Jason Henson, farm families with a deep love for this land and this river. The families
of C&H Farms are top shelf. They’re doing things the right way and are responsible
stewards of the land.
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Talking everything ag with the chairman of the Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommitteeby gregg Patterson
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5Arkansas Agriculture
In January, U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor of
Arkansas landed the position of chairman
of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations
Subcommittee. Arkansas Agriculture
wanted to know what that could mean
for Arkansas farmers and ranchers, as well
as what Senator Pryor thought about a
potpourri of agriculture issues.
What role does Ag Appropriations
play in farm policy?
“The Agriculture Committee is responsible
for developing agricultural policies. But the
Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
determines how the funding for these policies is
allocated. This includes funding for the Farm
Service Agency and Food Safety Inspection
Service; research dollars to help growers
develop best practices for farming, production,
and conservation; and Rural Development
funding to support job growth and economic
development.”
How can you use the position
as chairman to leverage support of
southern ag and policies, which will
provide needed protection within
the farm bill?
“As Chairman of the Agriculture
Appropriations Subcommittee, I’ll help prioritize
funding for federal programs that benefit our
farmers, producers and rural communities. I’ll
also ensure taxpayers get the most bang for their
buck by investing in programs that stimulate
and grow southern agriculture.
“Here’s just one recent example. With the
implementation of across-the-board spending
cuts and sequestration, our food inspection
facilities were faced with furloughing meat
inspectors, which would shut down the plants,
hurt our local economy and raise prices
for consumers everywhere. I introduced an
amendment that restored funding for the Food
Safety and Inspection Service and protected over
40,000 private-sector jobs in Arkansas alone.”
Arkansas has two major irrigation
projects. What role does the Ag
Appropriations Subcommittee play
in finding funding for these projects?
“During my time in the Senate, I’ve been a
strong advocate for Grand Prairie and Bayou
Meto (irrigation projects). In FY13 alone, I
provided these projects with $40 million of loan
authority through Rural Development. As these
projects look for funding in the future, I hope to
use my chairmanship on the Ag Appropriations
Subcommittee to help them.”
With the deficit issues and all the
discussion of cutting government
spending, what role does the Ag
Appropriations Subcommittee play
in reducing the federal budget?
“Like any Senate committee, Agriculture
Appropriations will be looking for opportunities
to responsibly reduce and streamline our
spending. As chairman, I’ll be looking closely
at budget requests and enacted bills to ensure
that we eliminate programs that aren’t working
and invest in programs that are. My priority
is making the U.S. Department of Agriculture
more cost-efficient while ensuring it works for
American farmers and rural communities.”
Key player Arkansas’ senior U.S. senator, Mark Pryor, sits as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee. The subcommittee prioritizes funding of the Farm Services Agency, food safety inspections, rural development, agriculture research, production and conservation among other items.
Where’s the beef? Extended drought the past two years has beef cattle numbers in Arkansas and nationally at their lowest levels since the early 1950s. The development of the new farm bill needs to have livestock assistance programs that help ranchers during times of disasters like last year’s drought.
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NRCS & EQIP Often, EQIP money is taken from
the program for other projects. As
chairman, what is your position
on EQIP? Can you help stop the
reduction of funding to this
program?
“I’ve been a long-time supporter of the
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
(EQIP). In my new role, I’ll be looking deeper
into how this funding is used and why it’s
being spent on things outside the scope of the
EQIP program.”
Farm billWhat is your position on the 2013
farm bill?
“Agriculture is Arkansas’s top industry,
providing 1 out of 6 jobs in our state alone.
We need a farm bill that will give agricultural
producers the certainty they need to maintain
and grow this vital industry. Unfortunately,
last year’s bill didn’t fairly represent our state’s
agricultural interests. With the help of Senators
(Thad) Cochran and (John) Boozman, I’m
confident we can pass a farm bill this year that
benefits southern farmers and ranchers.”
How will Sen. Cochran’s position
change, if any, the discussion of the
farm bill as to benefitting southern
farmers?
“We’re lucky to have Sen. Cochran
(R-Miss.) as Ranking Member of the
Agriculture Committee. First, Thad is a
veteran on this committee, and he knows the
ins and outs of agriculture policy. But even
better, he understands southern agriculture.
He’s been — and will continue to be — a
strong advocate for us.”
The Senate version of the farm
bill passed last year when the
Congressional Budget Office scored
Title 1 at $3 billion over projection.
How do we provide a safety net
and still strike a balance with the
present budget pressures?
“This is a challenge for the Senate
Agriculture Committee. As I’ve said before,
I want to see a farm bill that works for
southern agriculture. We cannot afford to
take a ‘one-size-fits-all’ budget approach to
our farm programs because, as we all know,
this doesn’t work. We need to create safety net
options for different types of producers, crops,
and areas of the country.”
What level of budget reductions
do you think will occur in farm
policy?
“Many of these decisions will be made by
the Agriculture Committee as the 2013 farm
bill is written, but I think we will see some
cuts.”
Where are these savings going to
occur?
“As Congress works to pare down its
spending, I think we’ll see some changes to
mandatory farm programs, as well as the
elimination or streamlining of programs.
We’ll know more about these decisions when
the Agriculture Committee marks up the farm
bill.”
What is your position on a
permanent disaster program?
“I’d first need to see the details of the
permanent program to see how it’s funded
and what assistance it would provide. But
I’ve always supported giving our farmers
and producers disaster funds when they need
it. These dollars were especially critical after
the drought in Arkansas last year.”
ImmigrationImmigration being so
polarizing, how does Congress
make any meaningful reforms?
“As many Arkansans know, I’ve tried to
work with my colleagues across the aisle for
the good of Arkansas and our country. This
same principle applies when it comes to
immigration reform. If Congress is unwilling
to come together and find common
ground, then we won’t be able to reform
immigration, farm policies or any other
pressing issues.”
What is your position on
immigration reform?
“The so-called Gang of Eight just
released their immigration reform proposal,
and I’ve been studying the specifics of their
plan. My goal is to enforce the laws on the
books, and that includes strengthening our
borders and implementing an employee
verification system.”
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What is your position on H2A?
Will we see any meaningful
reforms in the H2A program?
“It’s clear from my conversations with
Arkansas agricultural producers that this
program needs some improvements. Under
the current program, the application
process is extremely burdensome and
takes an extraordinary amount of time
to complete. As the Senate works on
immigration reform, I expect to see
different proposals aimed at fixing this
process.”
Agriculture must have a
workforce. Many sectors depend
on a migrant workforce. How can
we streamline this program?
“We need to keep safety at the forefront
of this issue, but we also need to reduce the
burden on individuals who have worked in
this industry before. My suggestion would
be to give preference to those who have
worked here before”.
Federal deficit How do we get our fiscal house
in order? Agriculture is willing to
do its part, but we can’t balance
the budget on the backs of
farmers. How can we make major
improvements in the federal
deficit?
“We’ve already cut trillions of dollars
from our budget. And yes, some of that has
been from agriculture. But discretionary
spending is only one piece of the puzzle.
Congress needs to put everything on the
table.”
RegulationsCan you explain what the bill
will do that you sponsored with
Sen.Rob Portman (R-Ohio)?
“Our regulatory reform bill ensures
regulations are made better, cheaper
and faster. Our bill encourages early
engagement between agencies and the
private-sector, as well as a cost-benefit
analysis to prevent overly burdensome,
drawn-out regulations from negatively
impacting our economy. I’m confident our
bill will give businesses the certainty they
need to invest, expand and create new
jobs.”
SPCCWe thank you for your help
in reducing the burden on our
farmers, but what do you think
the chances are of changing the
regulations for on-farm fuel
storage?
“The EPA’s proposed fuel storage
rules would force thousands of farmers to
pay for costly infrastructure projects —
along with an extensive inspection and
certification process — that they simply
don’t need. That’s why I’ve introduced the
FUELS Act, a bipartisan bill that amends
this rule, eases the regulatory compliance
for small farms and saves Arkansas
farmers millions. With the backing of the
Senate and House, I’m confident we’ll
be able to make significant changes to
regulations for on-farm storage. This is
common sense.”
Tax reformWhat do you think Congress
will do in performing tax reform
that would benefit farmers in this
Congress?
“There’s no question that Congress
needs to do tax reform, but the outlook for
this is unclear. Right now, it looks like we
may tackle some tax issues, but it’s unlikely
that we’ll be able to reach consensus on a
comprehensive tax reform package.” ŒŒŒ*
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Act now Congress extended the 2008 federal farm bill for another year when it failed to agree on new farm legislation last year. It’s imperative for Congress to develop a new farm bill, now, that provides an adequate safety net that ensures farming and ranching can continue efficiently meeting the food, fiber and fuel demands of a growing population nationally and throughout the world.
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10 Arkansas Agriculture
Toiling day to day on farms, in fields,
in research laboratories and managing
ag businesses most often goes unnoticed
by the masses. However, the Arkansas
Agriculture Hall of Fame annually takes
time to recognize the career sweat equity of
leaders in the field.
Margaret P. AlexanderLooking back on her 32-year-career,
training women and young people to
become leaders and seeing them become
successful in their careers was Margaret
Alexander’s greatest joy and contribution
to agriculture. Alexander spent her career
as a Cooperative Extension Service home
demonstration agent for the University of
Arkansas Division of Agriculture, a home
management specialist, district program
leader and Northwest District director.
One of the many women Alexander
mentored through the years commented
that her career was marked by, “innovative
educational initiatives and outstanding
leadership skills that made a lasting impact
on the quality of life for Arkansas families
and on Arkansas’ agricultural economy.”
Now 94, Alexander remains active serving
as treasurer of the Little Rock Departmental
Club, a support organization for the
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Nursing, and as an advisory
board member of the Presbyterian Village
Retirement Community.
In her role as a home demonstration
agent, Alexander taught many
women and young people
to be effective educators and
leaders in their communities.
She began her career in 1942
with the White County
Extension Service and later
served in Stone, Cleburne and
Ashley counties. Alexander
moved to Little Rock in 1967
after being promoted to
Extension home management
specialist. Her leadership qualities were
so evident Alexander was named home
economist and program leader for the
Northwest District. Then, in Oct. 1980, she
charted a future path for women when she
was named the state’s first female district
director. She served the Northwest District
in this capacity for four years until her
retirement in 1984.
Among her numerous accomplishments
are the development of 4-H Youth Day
Camps in Ashley County, which reached
large numbers of low income and minority
youth during a time when
these programs were first
being integrated. She left
her leadership development
footprint in Stone and
Cleburne counties, too,
developing popular home
economics, camping and
recreational skills programs for
women and 4-H youth.
six who made a differenceAg Hall of Fame accepts new members
by Ken Moore
Margaret P. Alexander
Dr. Lanny AshlockDr. Lanny Ashlock
has been known as
“Mr. Soybean” in
Arkansas throughout
his career as Extension
soybean specialist
with the University
of Arkansas Division
of Agriculture. For
more than 20 years,
soybean growers
throughout the state
looked to Ashlock because of his wealth of
experience and complete knowledge of the
crop.
His field research led to the
implementation of many innovations,
including successful use of the early planted
soybean systems and adoption of shorter
season Group IV and Group V varieties. The
1980s were a difficult decade for soybean
growers, and Ashlock is pleased to have
been a part of the team that led to growers
adapting to the early maturing varieties.
Because they could be planted and harvested
earlier, these varieties escaped much of
the harmful effects of the drought farmers
contended with at the time. And, due in
large part to his efforts, statewide yields
improved. Today 65 to 70 percent of soybean
acres are early maturing varieties. Ashlock
says that while he has been instrumental
in other areas, that may be his greatest
contribution to the industry.
It has been said that Lanny Ashlock
never refused a request for help and traveled
as many miles as necessary to assist bean
growers in producing a quality crop.
Besides field research and advice, Ashlock
contributed to many soybean publications,
including the nationally known Soybean
Production Handbook and annual Soybean
Variety Update. Though now retired as
Extension Soybean Specialist, Ashlock spends
much of his time actively supporting and
helping develop the burgeoning edamame
vegetable soybean industry in Arkansas.
Ashlock has received numerous awards
and recognition for his service to the
industry, including Progressive Farmer’s
“Man of the Year in Arkansas Agriculture”
award, Pioneer Award, Extension Specialist
Outstanding Career Award, and American
Soybean Industry Merit Award, United
Soybean Board Award, and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Service Award,
among others.
Jack R. EnglandIn the 1950s,
the poultry
industry was in
its infancy in
Arkansas. One of
the true pioneers
who led its
development into
one of the leading
poultry-producing
states in the nation
is Jack England. He
entered the poultry
business in 1955, with four chicken houses
and a flock of turkeys. England Feed and
Equipment Company was established as he
bought his own trucking fleet and built a
feed mill. The business was successful for a
time, but the industry struggled in the late
1960s. To compensate, England devised a
model for a business based on the brokerage
of hatching eggs. England began shipping
and brokering fertile eggs, transporting them
to broiler growers across the United States.
His innovation came at a key period
in the developing poultry industry. At the
time, no other poultry professional had built
a long-term, multi-million-dollar business
on the brokerage of hatching eggs, which
has since created hundreds of jobs for
southeast Arkansas. His model connected
widely dispersed suppliers with markets in
different regions of the country having a
shortage of eggs. With this service, England
was able to curtail the restraining effects of
shifts in supply and demand and spur the
unparalleled growth of the poultry industry
at a crucial phase of its evolution. His
company expanded this model globally and
became an international exporter of hatching
eggs to Mexico, Canada, Europe and even
the Middle East.
In recognition of its success, the company
was awarded the Presidential “E” Award
for excellence in exporting by the U.S.
Department of Commerce and President
George H. W. Bush in 1989.
England has received numerous honors
for his efforts advancing the poultry industry.
In January, he was inducted into the
American Poultry Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
Other honors include the Award of Merit
for Expansion of Export Markets in Arkansas
by Governor Bill Clinton and the National
Broiler Council Market Builder Award for 100
percent support of programs that stimulated
greater demand for broilers.
Mathew J. PostThe name Post
is synonymous
with grape-growing
and winemaking
in Arkansas and
across the U.S. The
six-generation farm
family has been
growing grapes
and making wine
in Altus since
Mathew Post’s
great-grandfather,
Jacob, planted the first vineyard in 1872.
Mathew and his father, James, purchased the
Altus Cooperative Winery in 1947, which
provided some financial relief for smaller
wineries. Mathew was elected president of
the co-op and served as head winemaker at
Post Winery.
During the following 60 years, Post
worked closely with the University
of Arkansas on numerous grape and
wine research projects, providing land,
equipment, labor and grants. He was the
first to introduce several varieties of grapes
to Arkansas, including the French-American
hybrid Seyval Blanc and the American native
hybrid Steuben.
In the late 1950s, Post worked closely
with Philip Wagner, who is known as
the “Father of the Hybrid Movement.”
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Through their professional association,
Post introduced the French-American
and American-native hybrid varieties on
a commercial scale to Arkansas. Though
there are many, perhaps Post’s greatest
contribution to the industry was the
introduction of muscadine grape production
on a commercial scale in 1970. Post says
muscadines are a grape that can be grown
profitably in Arkansas. As far as he’s
concerned, muscadines are “the only grape
you can compete with in America.” Because
of its worldwide popularity, Post Winery is
now exporting and selling muscadine juice
to customers in China.
Post’s other accomplishments include
working with Third District Congressman
John Paul Hammerschmidt to establish the
Altus Viticultural Area in 1984. With 200
acres of grapes under cultivation, Post has
developed the largest vineyard in Arkansas.
In 2004, he was awarded the prize of
Supreme Knight by the Brotherhood of the
Knights of the Vine, part of an international
Federation of Wine Societies. The honor
is bestowed on only a few individuals
nationally and is reserved for those who
are deemed to have made “monumental”
contributions to the industry.
Leland TollettWhen Leland Tollett joined
Tyson Foods, Inc. in 1959,
the company was known as
Tyson’s Feed and Hatchery,
a small northwest Arkansas
broiler business struggling to
grow and process chickens
for local consumption.
Tollett began his career with
the company as director of
research and nutrition at a
time when Tyson had net sales
of less than $11 million with one processing
plant.
In 1965, he was named general
manager of the Broiler Division, assuming
responsibility for all aspects of live
poultry production. Tollett held different
management positions with increasing
responsibilities until being promoted to chief
operating officer in 1981 and president in
1983. The following year he was elected to
the board of directors. Tollett was named
chief executive officer in 1991 and
chairman of the board in 1995.
Under Tollett’s leadership,
Tyson Foods successfully built or
integrated 23 major production
facilities between 1981 and ’89.
The company’s acquisition in
1989 of Holly Farms with its 16
processing plants consolidated
its position as the world’s largest
poultry producer. From 1990
through 1998 Tyson acquired
interest in or the entire assets of
another 15 poultry and food companies,
including majority interest in what is known
as Tyson de Mexico.
At the time of Tollett’s retirement in
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1998, net sales for the company had reached
$7.4 billion. He continued to serve on the
board until 2008. His many honors include
being named Man of the Year by the Poultry
Federation in 1989 and being inducted into
the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame in 2011.
Tollett’s vision complimented that of
John W. and Don Tyson in building a global
company that now employs more than
23,000 people in Arkansas with an annual
payroll of nearly $970 million. Tollett’s
legacy at Tyson Foods will last for years as
those he mentored lead the company in its
continued global expansion.
Donald (Buddy) WrayBuddy Wray’s career at Tyson Foods,
Inc. began in 1961 as a service technician,
serving as a liaison between the company
and contract family farmers to ensure their
flocks were healthy and growing well. He
progressed into management at Tyson’s
second plant in Rogers and was soon made
manager of the company’s first processing
plant in Springdale.
Wray was part of a small team of Tyson
principals who managed acquisition growth
from 1963 through the turn of the century.
He was instrumental in the company’s
product development, sales and marketing
that expanded Tyson’s offerings from fresh
chicken into prepared foods such as chicken
nuggets and patties through the 1970s and
‘80s.
He held a variety of management
positions through the years and was named
chief operating officer in 1992, overseeing all
operations including live poultry production,
processing and sales. A year later, Wray was
promoted to president and retained these
positions until he retired in 2000. He was
a member of the board of directors from
1994-2003 and came out of retirement in
2009 to serve as executive vice president –
special assistant to the president and CEO.
Among his many honors, Wray was named
the University of Arkansas’ “Distinguished
Alumni of the Year” in 2000. In 2004,
the University established the Donald
“Buddy” Wray Chair in Food Safety in the
Dale Bumpers College
of Agriculture. In 2012,
Wray was named by
the Northwest Arkansas
Community College
as a “Quality of Life”
honoree, which recognizes
individuals for their
leadership in building and
sustaining an excellent
quality of life in northwest
Arkansas.
Wray worked closely with
Leland Tollett during their more
than 50 years together, along
with John and Don Tyson, to
grow Tyson Foods into the global
company it is today. Through his
and Tollett’s joint leadership, the
company has created thousands
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LLast year, I had the opportunity to
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How are you involved in
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We raise rice, soybeans, corn and winter wheat
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the soybeans and export them to Japan.”
In your own words, what is
agriculture?
“Agriculture is the science of raising
food and fiber to sustain life.”
Why do you think agriculture is
important?
“1. Agriculture is important to sustain
and maintain the current status of our
society. The majority of Americans do not
have to raise their own food to sustain their
life. Food is readily available on any street
corner in the local cafes, restaurants and
groceries stores. 2. Agriculture is important
to the economy of Arkansas. It is the
backbone of the rural communities.”
What is the one thing you
want everyone to know about
agriculture and farming?
“Farmers are the first
conservationists. All farmers care deeply
about the environment and maintaining
it in the best condition or improving
its condition for today and future
generations. Farming is not only an
occupation but a lifestyle. It involves
hard work, long hours, large financial
investments and a love of the land and
nature. Family farms exist in all shapes and
sizes.”
You and your husband own and
operate Auvergne Grain Company.
What do you think is different
about the agriculture industry?
“Agriculture is very different from
any other sector in the economy. In a
manufacturing plant the management is
able to produce the exact amount they
plan for, know the cost to produce it and
adjust their prices to obtain a particular
margin. This isn’t true for agriculture. Our
input costs can fluctuate greatly during the
time of production, and we have absolutely
zero control over the price we receive.
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The 89th General Assembly recently
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Tax issues The General Assembly wrangled with
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throughout the session. Legislative leaders
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Arkansans. A super majority of the legislature
adopted the private option, and millions of
dollars of tax cuts subsequently became law.
The biggest win of the session is HB
1039 (Act 1441). The bill championed by
Reps. Jeff Wardlaw and Jon Eubanks and
Sen. Larry Teague will provide a full sales-
tax exemption on natural gas, LPG and
electricity used in the production of poultry,
swine, horticulture, aquaculture and dairy.
This $11 million annual utilities exemption
takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.
The Timber Fire Suppression Fee was a
necessary fee increase supported by Farm
Bureau and the timber industry. SB 5 (Act
1391) by Sen. Bill Sample raises this fee from
15 to 20 cents per acre on forested land.
Funds from this fee support the fire-fighting
efforts of the Arkansas Forestry Commission.
SB 11 (Act 1392) is a full sales-tax
exemption for wrap/twine for cotton and
forage. It will take effect on Oct.1, 2013.
Scrap metal theft and salesReps. Kim Hammer, David Hillman and
Walls McCrary united behind HB 1975
(Act 1354), which enhances penalties for
metal theft, prohibits sales of metal by those
formerly convicted of metal theft, establishes
a crime when buyers purchase metal they
know or should know is stolen, creates more
stringent reporting requirements for scrap-
metal dealers and requires a license for scrap-
metal dealers. While this bill offers some
remedies to limit metal theft and resale,
we hope to add more deterrents in future
sessions.
Water priority for agricultureThe past two years of drought and the
pending State Water Plan revision prompted
this change in state law. Rep. Jeremy Gillam
guided HB 2088 (Act 593) to final passage.
It establishes agriculture as the first priority
for water in a stream experiencing water
shortage.
Veterinary Tuition Repayment Program
Reps. Gillam and Eubanks each worked
to secure funds for this program. We were
unsuccessful in getting dedicated funds
through Revenue Stabilization but do have
commitments from individual legislators
for money to partially fund the program
through the General Improvement Fund.
Commodity promotion and research boards
HB 1786 would have limited the
participation of any board member who was
actively engaged in the industry under the
scope of a board or commission. It died in
committee for lack of a motion. HB 1967, a
shell bill dealing with the rice checkoff, was
never amended.
Feral hogsRep. McCrary led the charge to help
control this destructive species. HB 1478
(Act 1104) prohibits the transportation and
release of feral hogs while increasing the
penalties for violating these laws. The law
allows one limited exception for tagged hogs
transported to “terminal facilities,” such as
fenced hunting ranches.
Next time you meet with your legislators,
let them know you appreciate their votes in
support of agriculture. ŒŒ*
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26 Arkansas Agriculture
What is the true impact of a good
classroom teacher? School sporting
accomplishments are chronicled in
hallway trophy cases. The roll call of
past class presidents is etched brass
plates adorning a dusty wooden plaque
on a wall somewhere. An honor
roll recognizes individual academic
accomplishment. But has there ever been
a list that honors teachers for the famous
students they taught? Mark Twain, Bill
Gates, Ronald Reagan, Eleanor Roosevelt,
Billy Graham. Who were the teachers
who taught and influenced them?
What teachers are leading the
students of today who will make future
history? Maybe one of them is someone
like Gordon Eichelberger.
One of those old faded school-
related documents hangs on the wall
of Eichelberger’s classroom at Quitman
High School. It’s the framed original FFA
charter for the school. It’s dated Nov. 2,
1937.
The 31-year-old Eichelberger is the
agriculture education instructor and
FFA advisor for the school. He takes
his teaching responsibilities seriously,
especially when it comes to leadership.
One of the courses he teaches is a
leadership class.
“As a teacher, I take on leadership
roles on a daily basis. One of the best
moments is watching someone, who you
have taught, develop leadership skills and
take on a leadership role of their own,”
Eichelberger said.
To enhance his own
leadership skills, Eichelberger
became a member of
Arkansas Farm Bureau’s
President’s Leadership
Council.
“I want to further
develop my knowledge
of leadership and
understanding of Arkansas
Farm Bureau,” he said. “I
plan to use the leadership
skills attained to further
develop the Quitman FFA
Chapter, the students in my agriculture
education classes, our county Farm
Bureau board and to grow personally to
better serve our community and state.”
Eichelberger is well on his way.
Last year, he was elected president of
Cleburne County Farm Bureau.
“Agriculture needs good leaders,” he
said. “The problems of the future will be
solved by the leaders being developed
today.”
Like many leaders, Eichelberger
benefitted from the positive influence of
those who came before him. The leader
he admires most was Patrick Breeding, a
retired ag education instructor and FFA
advisor from Greenbrier. “The positive
influence he had on the FFA members
and students in each of his classes was
truly unique,” Eichelberger said. “He
was able to develop leaders by setting
high standards and expectations that the
students would strive to meet.”
Eichelberger believes it’s important to
give back in the same manner.
“It’s vital to give back what you have
received. Part of the FFA motto is ‘Living
to Serve’,” he said. “That portion is the
one that I believe is the most important.
As an educator, it’s my job to impart
knowledge. As a Farm Bureau member
and member of our agriculture society,
it’s my privilege and honor to give back.”
Seventy-five years later, that old,
stained FFA Charter on the wall still
speaks to the development of students
and tomorrow’s leaders.
“Being around students and
young people every day has helped
me appreciate the value and need for
leadership,” Eichelberger said. “My role is
to develop my own leadership abilities to
help train tomorrow’s leaders.”
Leading by example Cleburne County Farm Bureau President Gordon Eichelberger leads Quitman High School’s FFA program. His greatest satisfaction comes from working with and watching students develop and put into practice leadership skills.
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Leading future historyGordon Eichelberger leads Quitman H.S. FFA
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27Arkansas Agriculture
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Rural Reflections Reflections
Optimism No doubt, new sprouts in a spring garden always gives us a sense of confidence in what’s to come. Farm Bureau member Ginger Sublett of Greenbrier captured that feeling of hopefulness in her photo she calls “Garden sprouts.”
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