AR SR27

Senate resolution expressing appreciation to Arkansas farmers, ranchers, and foresters for their contributions to the state and national economy and well-being

Agriculture, food, and forestry comprise nearly 20% of Arkansas's economy, generating over $24 billion annually and providing more than 240,000 jobs (1 in 7 Arkansans)

Two-thirds of Arkansas's counties rely heavily on farming and forestry as their economic base

Arkansas ranks 14th nationally in agricultural cash receipts and is a top-five producer of rice, broiler chickens, cotton, catfish, and turkeys

The state has more than 37,400 farms on nearly 14 million acres and over 19 million acres of forestland