New this month:

• Arkansas Grown Conference - Registration Closes January 11th!
• Produce Safety Training Opportunities
• Small food business? Check out the Share Grounds!

January 25th - 28th, 2023

Registration Closes January 11th!

Little Rock, Arkansas

Embassy Suites Little Rock

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Arkansas Grown program is leading this effort along with other state organizations and agricultural associations to bring together Arkansas's agriculture industry and food system community into a four-day conference and expo. With workshops, speakers, off-site field trips, a vendor trade show, delicious food, and even a local wine tasting, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn, network, see, and taste all that our state has to offer!

Our team will be hosting the following workshops on January 26th in Junction I:

• Produce Safety basics
• Wash Water practices and Agriculture Water Regulations
• Wildlife on the Farm
• Soil Amendments
• Food Safety for Home and Commercial Kitchen Users

Have a product or information that may be helpful to Arkansas Farmers? Interested in joining the expo as a vendor?

In addition to vendor space, all meals will be provided.

General Registration Closes January 11th!

Conference Pricing for the hotel closes on January 11th!

Contact Rip Weaver at rweaver@uada.edu with any questions about the expo!

2023 Produce Safety Training Opportunities

Do you grow produce? Are you wanting to make sure you are in compliance with FDA guidelines? Join us for one of our Grower Trainings this year!

The March training will take place at the Craighead County Extension Office in Jonesboro, AR. This will be a full day training from 8am to 5:30pm with materials, lunch, and light refreshments provided.

Registration for the March training is open till March 13th, 2023!

Contact Gaby Sanders at gsanders@uada.edu or 501.671.2046 with any questions or concerns!

Have a small food business?

Need a commercial kitchen?

Check out the Share Grounds in Cleveland County!

The Share Grounds project offers an innovative opportunity to develop and grow food entrepreneurs by utilizing existing facilities and infrastructure at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison, AR.

With certified kitchen space and technical support to start or grow your business, the Share Grounds is the perfect place to scale up your existing or new business.

Click the button to email our Share Grounds Manager with any questions you have!

Useful Links

• Free soil testing is offered in every county in Arkansas!
• Financial Assistance through USDA's Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program (FSCSC)
• Arkansas Water Resources Center - Water Quality Lab