LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department), on behalf of Arkansas agriculture and stakeholders, has created a video message of reassurance to Arkansans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department encourages Arkansans to support local, support each other, and support Arkansas agriculture.

“Arkansas agriculture continues to provide the food, fiber, and shelter that we all depend on despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Wes Ward, Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture. “We appreciate the efforts and resiliency of our state’s agriculture industry as we all work together to get through this difficult time.”

The video can be found on the Department YouTube page (youtube.com/watch?v=8RPaLnk99ts) and COVID-19 Resource page (agriculture.arkansas.gov/covid-19) of our website: arkansas.agriculture.gov.

The Department has also produced numerous shareable and printable COVID-19 resources. We invite and encourage use of all resources which can be found on our COVID-19 Resource page, including:

Print andShareable Resources

· COVID-19 Farm Safety video:

· ArkansasCOVID-19 Food Access Map

Department COVID-19 resources can also be found on our social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Department is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation.