LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced she will conduct a farm tour on October 14th and 15th, visiting farms and industries that directly support the state’s number one industry—agriculture—in the River Valley and the Delta. On the second day of the tour, the Governor will be joined by U.S. Senator John Boozman, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

“Arkansas’ farmers, ranchers, producers, and foresters are on the front lines of ensuring our country can feed itself, fuel itself, and fight for itself, making it our state’s leading industry, but the challenges they face from rising costs, overregulation, and foreign adversaries are making it difficult. I want to hear directly from the agricultural community about how we can best support this vital industry,” said Governor Sanders.

“As the lead Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee, I am committed to ensuring the next farm bill is shaped by Arkansas farmers and ranchers so they can continue to deliver a safe and abundant supply of food to the U.S. and beyond,” said Senator Boozman.

Media Advisory:

Members of the media wishing to attend must RSVP toyael.even@governor.arkansas.gov.

B-roll will be available after the event concludes at this link.

Monday, October 14th
Event: Sanders to visit Tyson River Valley Hatchery
When: 9:00 a.m.
Press: Closed

Event: Sanders to visit River Valley Tractor
When: 11:15 a.m. (Media should arrive by 11:00 a.m.)
Where: 702 Weir Rd, Russellville, AR 72802
Press: Open

Event: Sanders to tour Flying C Ranch
When: 1:15 p.m. (Media should arrive by 1:00 p.m.)
Where: 730 Rocky Point Rd, Conway, AR 72032
Press: Open

Tuesday, October 15th
Event: Sanders and Senator Boozman to visit Bayou Meto Irrigation Project
When: 9:00 a.m. (Media should arrive by 8:45 a.m.)
Where: 7990 Colonel Maynard Rd. Scott, AR 72142
Press: Open

Event: Sanders and Senator Boozman to visit Grand Prairie Irrigation Project
When: 11:00 a.m.
Press: Closed

Event: Sanders and Senator Boozman to tour Isbell Farms
When: 12:30 p.m. (Media should arrive by 12:15 p.m.)
Where: 732 Isbell Rd. England, AR 72046
Press: Open

Event: Sanders and Senator Boozman to hold a roundtable at Matt Miles’ farm shop
When: 3:30 p.m.
Press: Closed

by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

A new phase of a $762 million water management system known as the Bayou Meto Water Project pumped its first demonstration delivery at a ceremony attended by U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., and agriculture leaders across the state.

The Marion Berry Pump Station will provide critical surface water to farmers, supplementing declining groundwater levels. Roughly 80% of the state’s irrigation water comes from groundwater, with Arkansas having the third highest number of irrigated acres in the country.

Named after the late U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, the station was completed in 2015. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will build three miles of canals in 2025 that will reach Indian Bayou and will allow the pump station to move water to nearly 300,000 irrigated acres.

Bayou Meto water project prepares for next phase