The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations through November 1st for its 34th class. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry, while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first class was selected in 1987, a total of 176 men and women have been inducted. The inductees are recognized at an induction ceremony in early March each year.
Anyone is welcome to submit a nominee.
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Sept. 21, 2020
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1.
The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry, while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first class was selected in 1987, a total of 176 men and women have been inducted.
Butch Calhoun, chairman of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, says anyone can nominate a person believed worthy of the honor.
“Agriculture is the heart and soul of the state of Arkansas,” said Calhoun, a former state legislator and Arkansas Agriculture Secretary. “That heart and soul is reflected by countless men and women from every corner of Arkansas.
“The sole purpose of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is to honor worthy individuals who have made an impact on agriculture, our state’s largest industry.”
The Farm Bureau Center in Little Rock houses the Agriculture Hall of Fame display, which is sponsored by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Farm Bureau.
Additional information and online nomination forms are available at arkansasaghalloffame.org. Forms can also be requested by calling 501-228-1609.