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This resolution commends Arkansas farmers, ranchers, and foresters for their significant economic and societal contributions. The resolution highlights that nearly 20% of Arkansas's economy is based on food, fiber, and forestry, with two-thirds of the state's counties relying heavily on these industries. Agriculture and related activities provide 240,000 jobs, employing one in every seven Arkansans, and generate over $24 billion annually for the state's economy. Arkansas ranks in the top third of the nation for agricultural cash farm receipts, being a top-five producer of rice, broiler chickens, cotton, catfish, and turkeys, with 37,400 farms spanning nearly 14 million acres and an additional 19 million acres of forestland. The resolution emphasizes that these agricultural professionals not only feed and clothe people worldwide but also provide wildlife habitat, practice environmental stewardship, offer community leadership, and contribute substantially to state and local service revenues. The House of Representatives ultimately expresses sincere appreciation and commends Arkansas farmers, ranchers, and foresters for their outstanding contributions to the state's economy, the nation, and the well-being of its people.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hr1052&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R