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Governor Makes Catfish Proclamation

The Arkansas Catfish industry joined state officials this week at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to celebrate Catfish Month under a proclamation made by Governor Hutchinson. Arkansas ranks third among U.S. catfish producing states, and the industry contributes nearly $20 million to Arkansas's agriculture economy on an annual basis. Arkansas is also known as the birthplace of warm water aquaculture and a national leader in aquaculture education and research.

More below:

https://twitter.com/ARDeptofAgricul/status/1293992386847297539?s=20

https://governor.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/proclamations/Arkansas_Catfish_Month.pdf

https://www.flickr.com/photos/arkansasag/albums/72157715475421573