UAPB: Small Farm Program

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For many Arkansas families, inheriting or purchasing forestland represents an opportunity to create a lasting legacy. Whether the goal is generating income, improving wildlife habitat or simply enjoying the outdoors, UAPB forestry experts say successful forest management begins with careful planning.

Justin Mallett, a forestry consultant with UAPB’s Keeping it in the Family Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Program, said new landowners should first evaluate their property and determine what they want their forest to accomplish.

“Knowing your goals from the beginning is important,” Mallett said. “Some landowners want to generate income while others are more interested in recreation, wildlife habitat or preserving their property for future generations. Those goals help guide every management decision that follows.”
More information here:
https://uapbnews.wpcomstaging.com/2026/07/20/learning-to-manage-your-familys-forest-begins-with-a-plan-uapb-forester-says/

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Arkansas row crop producers: The National Black Growers Council is now accepting applications for Phase II of its Advancing Market Opportunity and Regenerative Agriculture for Producers (AMP) program.

Eligible producers who enroll at least 50 acres may qualify for a one-time $5,000 enrollment incentive, along with additional financial assistance for implementing regenerative agriculture practices.

The application deadline is Aug. 15, 2026.

For details and help with the application process, contact:

Elzadia Washington
[email protected]
571-228-4202

Torré Anderson
[email protected]
678-939-1404

Felicia Welch
[email protected]
202-848-6513

UAPB: Small Farm Program

Producers, do not forget about your crop acreage reports!

USDA Reminds State Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports USDA Reminds State Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports Farmers.gov sent this bulletin at 06/30/2026 04:24 PM EDT Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: June 30, 2026 Contacts 1400 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20250 [email protected]....

The : Small Farm Program, in cooperation with the East Arkansas Enterprise Community (EAEC), is operating a new program that assists individuals seeking farm loans, individuals who have loans and need help restructuring their debts, and those who need help in rebuilding their credit to get a loan. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

“This new program, ‘The Agricultural Finance, Tax Asset Protection (AgFTAP)’ program is designed to help producers who have financial problems develop strategies to address their situation,” Dr. Henry English, director of UAPB’s Small Farm Program, said. “Staff working with this program can help individuals understand and complete USDA loan applications, including Farm Service Agency (FSA) Loan Servicing Packages, and, if needed, develop farm business plans.”

Individuals who participate in the program will be educated, trained and assisted in developing customized enterprise budgets, break-even analyses, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and income/expenses projects, he said.

For additional information, contact Alexis Cole, program aide with the East Arkansas Enterprise Community, at 870- 630-2005.

🌲 Arkansas landowners: Help protect your pine forests from the destructive Southern Pine Beetle while improving the long-term health and productivity of your timber.

The Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program (SPBPP) is now accepting applications for 2026. Eligible landowners may receive cost-share assistance for practices such as commercial thinning, non-commercial thinning, and prescribed burning. Landowners may qualify for up to $10,000 in cost-share funding.

📅 Application deadline:August 14, 2026

If you have a thinning project planned, be sure to contact your county forester as soon as possible. Please note that a signed thinning contract is required before an application can be considered.

Learn more about eligibility and download the application here: https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/forest-health/southern-pine-beetle-prevention-program/

Please help the UAPB: Small Farm Program spread the word by sharing this opportunity with Arkansas forest landowners!

UAPB: Small Farm Program

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Healthy forests begin with thoughtful planning and long-term management, according to Charley E. Williams, a UAPB alumnus and member of UAPB’s Keeping it in the Family (KIITF) Sustainable Forestry Program.

Williams, a veteran Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil conservationist, said many small forest landowners underestimate the importance of developing a forest management plan early, often waiting until problems become costly or difficult to reverse.

“The starting point in determining which conservation practices to install – and one of the most important decisions a landowner can make – is understanding the productive potential of the forest land,” Williams said.

Follow the link to the article for advice for landowners on managing healthy forests:
https://uapbnews.wpcomstaging.com/2026/06/15/uapb-forestry-expert-shares-advice-for-landowners-seeking-healthier-forests/
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🌱 From a backyard garden to a thriving community resource, Krystle Rucker's journey demonstrates the power of agriculture to strengthen families, build confidence and create opportunities for others.

After participating in the UAPB: Small Farm Program's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program, Rucker continued growing Rucker Farm Co., where she now produces fresh food, hosts educational workshops and serves neurodiverse children and families throughout Arkansas.

Read how one family's passion for gardening blossomed into a mission to grow food, build community and inspire others.

🔗 https://uapbnews.wpcomstaging.com/2026/06/12/from-backyard-garden-to-community-resource-rucker-farm-grows-food-skills-and-connections/

Rucker Farm Co.

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