HR 1030 Summary

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

• Agriculture and food-related activities provide more than 280,000 jobs, employing approximately 1 in every 7 Arkansans, and generate over $19 billion annually to the state economy.

• Arkansas ranks in the top 20 states for production of 13 agricultural commodities and is a top-5 producer of rice, broilers, cotton, catfish, and turkeys, ranking 15th nationally in agricultural cash receipts.

• The state has more than 42,000 farms on 14 million acres and 19 million acres of forestland, with farmers and ranchers providing wildlife habitat, environmental stewardship, and community leadership.

• House of Representatives expresses sincere appreciation and commendation to Arkansas farmers, ranchers, and foresters for their contributions to state and national economy and their dedication to wise resource utilization.