Booming Arkansas Industry: Agriculture

Agriculture by the Numbers

► $20.9B - Ag's annual contribution to the state economy

► No. 1 - Ag is Arkansas' largest industry

► 37,000+ Farms in Arkansas

► Arkansas forests cover 18.8 million acres and contain over 11 billion trees

► Crops Production Values

Corn - 151,890,000 bushels
Cotton - 1,362,000 bales
Hay - 2,210,000 tons
Rice - 106,968,000 hundredweight
Soybeans - 15,930,000 bushels

► National Rankings Arkansas Commodities

1st - Arkansas is the No. 1 producer of rice in the U.S.
3rd in cotton production
3rd in broilers and turkeys raised
4th in catfish

(Sources: uada.edu, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division)

Meet The Pros

Colton Robison
Diesel Technician

Maxwell Shipley
Service Technician

Eli Woodward Memorial Scholarship

The Eli Woodward Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Eli Woodward by supporting a graduating Greenway AG Tech student from Arkansas State University-Beebe John Deere AG Tech Program. Awarded to a student who demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic, and a pursuit of excellence, the $1,000 scholarship recognizes academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Applicants must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in good standing with Arkansas State University-Beebe and Greenway, and submit at least one letter of recommendation.

Jacob Slaton

More Jobs in Agriculture

Jobs	What They Do	Education Level Needed	High-End Salary in AR
Agricultural Equipment Operators	Operate equipment to support agriculture activities such as tilling soil, planting, cultivating and harvesting crops and more.	No formal education needed	$45,110
Veterinary Technicians	Assist veterinarians with medical procedures and diagnostic tests, help with x-rays and more.	Associate degree	$45,760
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	Adjust, repair and operate farm machinery such as tractors, harvesters and irrigation systems.	High school diploma or GED	$74,350
Conservation Scientists	Manage, improve and protect natural resources to maximize use without damaging the environment.	Bachelor’s degree	$107,240
Farmers, Ranchers and Agricultural Managers	Run the farm/ranch; make decisions about what to grow, when to harvest and how to keep everything healthy.	High school diploma or GED	$156,530
Food Science Technologists	Study the principles of processes and deterioration of food.	Bachelor’s degree	$139,260
Forest and Conservation Technicians	Provide assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests and other natural resources.	Associate degree	$77,190
Agricultural Engineers	Use science and technology to make farming better; create tools, machines and systems for farmers to grow more food, use fewer resources and protect the environment.	Bachelor’s degree	$146,620