AR SR20

Nearly 20% of Arkansas's economy is based on food, fiber, and forestry, with two-thirds of the state's counties relying heavily on farming and forestry as their economic base

Agriculture and food-related activities provide more than 260,000 jobs and employ one in every six Arkansans, generating over $21 billion annually to the state economy

Arkansas ranks in the top 20 states in production of 20 agricultural commodities and is a top-five producer of rice, catfish, baitfish, broilers, turkeys, and cotton; ranks 16th nationally in agricultural cash receipts

The state has more than 43,000 farms on 13.6 million acres and more than 19 million acres of forestland, with farmers and foresters providing wildlife habitat, environmental stewardship, and community leadership

The Senate expresses sincere appreciation and commendation to Arkansas farmers, ranchers, and foresters for their outstanding contributions to the economy and their dedication to wise resource utilization